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We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)

Location: Vancouver
Members: 138
Latest Activity: Jul 16

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Beekeeeping is part of the Village Food Group and Neighbourhood Food Network

Dear beekeepers and other beekeeping enthusiasts,

I encourage you to become part of a neighbourhood group where you can meet in person with other beekeepers regularly (or with people interested in beekeeping). Steve and I are part of a group of about 10 beekeepers that was created last spring. We had a couple of get-togethers last year and it was invaluable (and fun!) to learn from each others’ experiences. So far I have responses from people who would like to start a group in the Commercial Drive area, Dunbar and North Vancouver. I suggest creating groups based on where you live - having people that live near by who can lend a hand (or hive box if your bees swarm!) can be very helpful.

Please note that during Anna's absence, you may contact Steve Sandve (beekeeper) or Cylia for questions and help furthering ideas related to beekeeping. (Click on the links at their names above to open up their Village page, and write them a note on their Comment Wall.)

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Comment by Fiona Gold on November 5, 2011 at 10:22pm: Hi there - there are also a few of us in the Hastings/Sunrise area. I would be very interested in getting a community extractor. cheers, Fiona

Comment by Cylia on November 5, 2011 at 12:29am: http://www.beesource.com/

interesting beehive designs

Comment by Cylia on November 4, 2011 at 11:37pm: http://www.honeybeesuite.com/ good resource.

Trying to locate some physical structures to protect beehives. Stone structures seem to work well.

Comment by Jeni on November 2, 2011 at 4:10pm: Hi this is my first year as a beekeeper with my very own bees (after many many years of reading up on beekeeping). I am looking for someone who I might be able to shadow/visit and see how their hive is doing in case I am missing out on some things or atleast to know how I am doing with my bees. So far things are looking good and I am enjoying it very much but I think it would be valuable for me to make some connections with someone close to my neighbourhood (Southlands, Dunbar). I am also very interested in watching someone rescue a swarm (come next spring!). Please let me know if you are interested in being bee buddies and/or if you are a swarm removal expert and are willing to let me tag along for a swarm capture next spring. Thank you! Feel free to contact me via my email address .

Comment by Steve Sandve on October 16, 2011 at 9:16pm: Here's a link from strathconabees

If you are looking to start beekeeping right away (not as exciting at the spring start and possibly a little toughter) check out the link

Comment by Cylia on October 11, 2011 at 7:43pm: Saw "The Ailing Queen" on Sunday. Awesome, inspiring movie, Quebec based about a forward thinking beekeeper and his year.

Comment by Fiona Gold on October 4, 2011 at 10:29pm: Interesting article out of Florida:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2044764/The-mysterious-hone...

Comment by Cylia on September 18, 2011 at 1:05pm: Just ordered our 2 VIFF tickets. It was $12 per ticket, plus a $3 handling fee per order, plus $2 membership fee. I've posted a notice on the Vancouver Meatless Meetup site for a group get-together for a veg. dinner, then film.

Comment by Cylia on September 13, 2011 at 10:52pm: Wondering if there are any bee enthusiasts who would like to meet for a quick dinner and/or then go to the film "The Ailing Queen" on Sunday, October 9th -- 645 pm showing. I would be interested in meeting you, hearing your stories and what you have learned about bees this year. Email me directly if interested. I would prefer to dine at a veg.friendly cafe.

I have just checked the VIFF site and there are plenty of tickets still available so you may want to buy your ticket in advance. Here is the link: http://filmguide.viff.org/tixSYS/2011/filmguide/Title/detail

Comment by Steve Sandve on September 13, 2011 at 10:04am: For those interested in see the film "The Ailing Queen"

it is showing twice:

Sun, Oct 9th 6:45pm @ Pacific Cinematheque

and

Mon, Oct 10th 1:30pm @ Vancity Theatre

Steve