MeetingsWe meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm except in August (we have a picnic) and December (we have a party). We are now doing hybrid meetings so you can choose to come in person or participate via Zoom. We meet at our new location, Creator Lutheran Church, 13250 SE Sunnyside Rd in Clackamas. Everyone is welcome to attend! Members can find recordings of past meetings under the Member Pages tab.
PMBA at the ORegon STate FAirCome volunteer at the State Fair. PMBA is going to be there on August 24, but you can volunteer anytime. Here is the sign up link Sign Up PMBA at the Oregon Zoo And the Master Gardener Fair Dead OUT or Disease?If you have a colony that you think may have a disease or has died out, we have trained club members who are willing to help you sort it out. Contact us here Upcoming events
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Join us at the PMBA "Sweet Ass Learning Apiary" at the Oregon Donkey Sanctuary to get hands-on experience with honeybees. The program is designed for beginning to intermediate beekeepers to learn about hive management strategies for the month. This is a casual, loosely structured gathering intended to provide a learning experience in a relaxed setting. Our last date for the 2024 season is: Click on the linkabove to register and get more details! Registration opens up 2 weeks prior to each event and spaces are limited. OSBA Fall ConferenceThe Oregon State Beekeepers Association holds a conference every year in the fall to provide fellowship and educational opportunities to beekeepers, and to raise money for scientific research. This event brings together all levels of beekeepers from the Pacific Northwest with leaders of the beekeeping industry and academia from all over the country. To learn more and to sign up click HERE CLUB ExtractorWe now have a new 6 frame motorized extractor as well as a 3 frame hand crank extractor for check out. We also have an uncapping tub, filters, heated uncapping knives and more. This is for members only and is available from mid June through September. Learn more about it HERE | MEmbershipThere are so many great reasons to join PMBA, including:
CLUB Picnic - August 10thOur Annual Club Picnic was a great success. Thanks everyone for coming out. 2024 PNW Honey Bee SurveyClick here to read PMBA's results Pollinator ParadiseThe Pollinator plates are here! You can go to the DMV and get yours today! Your dollars go to support OSU Bee Research. DonationsWe are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all funds raised go to honey bee education and research. Donate here!
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