Volunteers needed for Farm Tour and Farm Field Days

Volunteers needed for two wonderful events. The Western Prince William Farm Tour- Held Saturday September 24th from 10-4 and Sunday September 25th from 12-4 at Yankey Farms in Nokesville off of Vint Hill Road. Farm Field Days for Elementary School Children help...

PWRBA Bee Club Meeting Tuesday September 13th at 7 pm

Join Prince William Regional Beekeepers Association for the next club meeting Tuesday, September 13th at 7 pm at the Manassas Church of the Brethren.  Regular business as well as guest presentation featuring John Klepperich of Sweet Sophia on hive products such as...

Congratulations to the 2016 PW Fair Honey Show Ribbon Winners

Thanks to everyone who entered the honey show, which included new classes in candles and display frame this year.  A special congratulations to our ribbon winners. 830- Bees Wax Block 2nd- George Wilson 831- Chunk Honey 1st- George Wilson 832- Comb Honey 1st- George...

Free Varroa Management Guides

A new downloadable varroa guide is available from Veto Pharma.  The percentage of infestation to treatment seems a bit on the low side (others suggest treat at a 1-3% infestation)  but still a very helpful reference and explanation...

Prince William Fair Time- Volunteers Needed

PWRBA Members please check your email for news on FIELD DAYS (two scheduled for August) and volunteering at the PW Fair. PWRBA will have our full display at the PW Fair, including an observation hive from  Friday, Aug 12th through Saturday, August 20th. TIMES: ...

Teaching children about bees and pollination

Bees Louise!  Well not our PWRBA Louise, although she does spend her time educating children, but another woman, Louise L. Lynch has a wonderful series of detailed lesson plans to use with children complete with teacher packets and activities for youth. See them...