OBBA welcomes Dr. Jamie Ellis, the Gahan Endowed Professor of Entomology in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ellis is a world-renown Honey Bee researcher and is also responsible for creating the University of Florida’s Master Beekeeper Program. He hosts, with …
OBBA welcomes Jason Deeringer to present on a topic beekeepers are all interested in: how to move bees. Whether it’s moving them across the country or the backyard Jason’s extensive experience as a commerical beekeeper makes him a great person to give this talk. He will also talk about the …
Join us on SATURDAY, June 8 at 2:00 PM for National Honey Bee Day PLANNING MEETTING. We will be meeting at the Orange County UF/IFAS Extension Offices at the Picnic tables behind the main building. Be sure to bring water as it will be a bit hot! Note: this is …
Join members of OBBA at our Saturday Apiary Workshop. Wear close toed shoes, long pants (jeans), long shirt, nitrile gloves if you have themsun protection and bring water. Bring your bee suit if you have one, but veils and limited gloves will be provided. We require a sting waiver form …