Want to help us create a fun and educational experience for fairgoers?? The Thurston County Fair is July 31 to August 4 this year. We need support both before and during the Fair. BEFORE: Bee booth makeover Our booth needs a little TLC. We’re planning on some cleaning, light construction, and painting. If you want (more…)
It’s already time for our annual summer potluck picnic: Monday, July 8, 6:00pm to 8:00pm This year, we’ll meet at the Freedom Farm, the location of our growing club apiary! Freedom Farm (off Yelm Highway)4800 Siskiyou Street SEOlympia, WA 98501 Parking: Please Park along Siskiyou Street. There is a small dirt and gravel lot for those (more…)
34 in attendance: 32 in person, 2 online Club Updates Speaker – Jordan Bramwell, on making splits
Want to grow plants to help our local bees? One of our members happens to also be a Master Gardener! The local chapter is the Master Garener Foundation of Thurston County. She shared this list of links with us. The links below provide lots of information on what to plant for pollinators in our area. (more…)