NOTE: The Fall Apprenticeship Class is now full. Class starts September 21st. You should have received an email from education@olympiabeekeepers.org If you are somewhat new to beekeeping, want to start beekeeping, or want to refresh your knowledge and skills about beekeeping, the Apprentice Level course is for you! This course will be held on Zoom (more…)
We still need more volunteers for the association’s Bee Booth. Shifts are 4 hours. It includes admission to the fair. Note that we are not picky volunteers can cross over standard shifts. Email vicepresident@olympiabeekeepers.org to get yourself added to the schedule. Wednesday 27th July 10-2pm: Nathan Allan and Family 2-6pm: Pam Binder 6-9pm: David Bruun (more…)
It is also not too late to enter your honey for judging. The Honey contest entries are being judged by association member and master beekeeper Paul Longwell on the 26th. Anyone wanting to enter honey needs to look at the fair rules in the exhibitor book. CLASS 8 – HONEYEntry time: July 29th, 1 (more…)
Thurston County Fair – Bee Booth Volunteering with OBA is a rewarding experience – getting to share information about honeybees, honey-tasting and seeing eyes light up at the sight of our observation hive is just plain fun! Build professional and personal skills and gain confidence in your beekeeping practices at the same time! Even if (more…)
