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• Volunteer for Kindergarten Field Trip

  • When
    Friday, May 22, 2026
  •  
    9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Blue Heron Park at 4385 S. Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR 97535

  Volunteers are needed to join the fun on Friday, May 22nd at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix, in educating about 50 kindergarten students about beekeeping, honeybees and more! Setup starts at 945am and students arrive at 10:30am. There will be 5 stations. Helpers are needed for the following:

  • 1 person to load the observation and bring it to Blue Heron Park and teach about honeybees. 
  • 1 person to assist the volunteer teaching about honeybees. 
  • 2 people to educate about beekeeping gear and equipment - beesuit, bee brush, smoker, hive tools, etc. 
  • 2 people to educate how honeybees make honey and to provide samples of two varieties for students to take home. 
  • 1 person to help a master gardener teach about pollinator friendly plants and assist in transplanting plants for students to take home. 
  • 2-3 people to come up with a bee related craft project for students to take home. 

  To volunteer, contact Jena Harris or Leslie Lundgren at sobavolunteers35@gmail.com or click the button below.

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• Langstroth Hive Field Day

  • When
    Saturday, May 30, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching spring hive management  that may include doing splits, conducting an autopsy (if we have dead outs) and checking for mites. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• June Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Monday, June 01, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  SOBA monthly meetings are open to the public.  

  The building is open at 5:00PM and some attendees bring a meal to eat onsite, or bring potluck to share. This is an informal time to socialize and engage with experienced beekeepers. 

  The main meeting begins at 6:00pm. The topic for the June meeting is 

  
  

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• Layen's Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, June 06, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd. Central Point, OR 997502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching spring Layen's hive management. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• Langstroth Hive Field Day

  • When
    Saturday, June 27, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching summer hive management  that may include checking for mites. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• July Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Monday, July 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  SOBA monthly meetings are open to the public.  

  The building is open at 5:00PM and some attendees bring a meal to eat onsite, or bring potluck to share. This is an informal time to socialize and engage with experienced beekeepers. 

  The main meeting begins at 6:00pm. The topic for the July meeting will be announced.  

  
  

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• Layen's Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, July 11, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd. Central Point, OR 997502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching summer Layen's hive management. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• Volunteer at the Children's Festival at Britt Gardents

  • Start
    Saturday, July 11, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Monday, July 13, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Britt Pavilion at 350S. 1st St. Jacksonville,OR 97530
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Volunteers are needed to educate about honeybees and engage children with their families about the importance of honeybees. 

  Please check the sessions listed and let Outreach and Education leadership know which session(s) you can assist. Click the "REGISTER" button to sign up. 

  
  

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• Langstroth Hive Field Day

  • When
    Saturday, August 01, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching summer hive management  that may include checking for mites. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• August Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Monday, August 03, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd., Central Point, OR 97502

  SOBA monthly meetings are open to the public.  

  The building is open at 5:00PM and some attendees bring a meal to eat onsite, or bring potluck to share. This is an informal time to socialize and engage with experienced beekeepers. 

  The main meeting begins at 6:00pm. The topic for the August meeting will be announced.  

  
  

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• Layen's Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, August 08, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd. Central Point, OR 997502

  Weather permitting, we will be teaching summer Layen's hive management. 

  Attendees must bring protective gear, especially a veil for face protection  and wear close toed shoes. Please do not wear black clothing, heavy perfumes, or open toed shoes. 

  Please be sure to use the restroom before going to the apiary. We are meeting at the club apiary - not in the Extension auditorium or the Research building. Bring your own water and snacks. 

  
  

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• 2026 Summer Bee School

  • When
    Saturday, August 29, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual & SOREC Extension Auditorium
  • Spaces left
    395

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  For the last 30 plus years beekeepers have been waging war on the European honey bee’s ultimate enemy the Varroa destructor mite.  After the initial sweep of this devastating pest, it was estimated that only around 10% of American honeybee colonies survived.  Since then, the primary mode of addressing Varroa mites has been through chemical interventions.  The idea of focusing on honeybee genetics that showed Varroa resistance without chemical intervention was faced with harsh criticism…until now. 

  Through the investigative studies of dedicated bee researchers, we have the scientific evidence to validate the premise of Varroa resistant genetics in the European honeybee.  Come join us as we take the first steps in learning about these genetics and the evidence-based science behind them, how to transition and implement these practices in your apiary, what it would look like to develop locally adapted Varroa resistant queens, and how and why commercial beekeepers can and should focus on Varroa resistant genetics in their commercial apiary. 

  All are welcome.  We hope to see your there.

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