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• Langstroth Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, April 04, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Road, 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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• April Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, April 07, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR 97502

  PLEASE NOTE, THIS MEETING IS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.

  
  

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• Layen's Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR 97502

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

  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 SOBA Spring Bee School

  • When
    Saturday, May 02, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    569 Hanley Rd Central Point, OR 97502
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    12 registrants

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• Layen's Hive Check Day

  • When
    Saturday, May 09, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 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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• 2026 Summer Bee School

  • When
    Saturday, August 29, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual & OSU Extension Auditorium
  • Spaces left
    396

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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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