Upcoming Meetings and Events
November Club Meeting
We are excited to host Master Beekeeper Landi Simone, EAS (Eastern Apicultural Society), through a live telecommunications engagement. Landi will share her very creative and proven methods for managing the swarm impulse.
October Club Meeting
By popular demand, we're thrilled to welcome back Ryan Williamson to discuss creating and managing nucleus colonies spring through winter! His presentation will be a great opportunity for both beginners and experienced beekeepers to sharpen their skills on the essential techniques for managing bees in nucleus colonies.
Additional Meeting Agenda Items
Crucial October Hive Management: Our technical advisors will host small-group huddles to share best practices for fall hive preparation. Be sure to bring your questions!
Business Updates: We'll share an update on the great work of the Swarm Response Committee and kick off the Officer Nomination process.
Community Outreach: Hear updates on upcoming local events and volunteer opportunities.
Member Appreciation Giveaways: Stick around 'til the end for some great giveaways as a thank you for all you do for the HBA!
We look forward to an informative and engaging night with you all!
Honey Bee Festival
Huguenot Beekeepers Association will be at the 14th annual Honey Bee Festival at the Chesterfield County Fair Grounds!
There will be live music by the Bee Flats, Children’s Activities, Local Honey, Beekeeping supplies and other things for Sale, Free Bee friendly plants, Educational Talks, Face Painting, Food Trucks, and More!
Learn about the importance of pollinators in the environment, planting native plants, how to care for bee hives and most importantly how We Are All Beekeepers
September Club Meeting
With the cooler temperatures among us you may think that winterizing your bees is the most important thing to be thinking about right now. And while that is critical, it’s never too soon to start thinking about spring and how to become a sustainable beekeeper next year. Join us this month to hear Keith White discuss how he maintains a sustainable apiary through practices such as: catching swarms, establishing nucleus colonies, and raising your own, good queens.
National Honey Bee Day Event - Willow Collaborative
The Willow Collaborative is hosting “The Market” on National Honey Bee Day. This event will feature a variety of local artisans and vendors at Village Park in Powhatan, Virginia PLUS Huguenot Beekeepers Association will be there with honey vendors and educational information to share with the public about honeybees, pollinators, plants, and more in celebration of National Honeybee Day.
Don’t forget to swing by The Willow Collaborative booth to learn more about their mission and how YOU can make a difference in your community!
Learn more about the The Willow Collaborative here.
August Club Meeting
Featured Presentation: Drawn Comb is Beekeeper's Gold - How to Best Protect it?
This month, we're diving into a crucial post-honey harvest topic: managing your bees, frames, and woodenware. Our Technical Advisors Panel will answer your burning questions through a lively Q&A session.
We'll cover key areas like:
Wet Frame Management
Drawn Comb Storage
Storage Methods
Lessons Learned
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
July Club Meeting
Join us for a crucial presentation by Bill Kimmich on "Conquering Varroa Mites." Learn best practices for identifying and effectively managing this damaging pest, including optimal timing and the newest solutions.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
June Club Meeting
As we approach the traditional end of the peak central Virginia nectar flow, our June meeting is perfectly timed to help you prepare for, or master, honey extraction! Our presentation will guide you through the entire process, from identifying when your frames are ready to pull, all the way to bottling your very own liquid gold. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned extractor, our experts promise valuable insights and new tricks to make your harvest a sweet success.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan County Fair
Come one, come all to the local county fair. Daily Attractions include: Carnival rides, Live Bands, Helicopter Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Axe Throwing, Heritage Village and Camp Demonstration, Antique Photography displays, Medieval Reenactment, Master Illusionist, Total Terror Haunted House, arts and craft, Games, and More.
Learn more about the Powhatan County Fair here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
May Club Meeting
May will be buzzing with activity, and we've got a fantastic meeting planned to help you navigate this exciting time in your apiaries. Our very own John Davis will be presenting on Queen Bee Problems: Identification and Solutions. You'll gain invaluable insights into recognizing a healthy queen, identifying performance issues, and even optimizing her genetics for a thriving colony. This is a must-attend for beekeepers of all experience levels.
Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association SpringFest
A free, family-friendly event that celebrates all things related to gardening! Dozens of booths will be available to browse, shop, and explore including the Huguenot Beekeeper’s Booth.
Learn more about SpringFest here.
Powhatan Earth Day
Powhatan County will host its 19th Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the historic Powhatan Courthouse lawn. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the beauty of nature while perusing a variety of locally-sourced products, as well as environmentally friendly businesses and agencies. The event will include live music, activities for all ages, and food truck refreshments.
April Club Meeting
Special Guest Speaker Announcement!
We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Williamson of Sourwood Farm for his first presentation with our club! He’ll be sharing his expertise on Nectar Management and offering essential insights to help us maximize our hives’ potential this season.
You don’t want to miss this!
Hands-On Apiary Day
Join some of our expert technical advisors for a hands on day in the club apiary this Saturday. Whether this is your first time dealing with bees or you’re an experienced beekeeper, this is a great opportunity to learn from others.
HBA Woodenware Workshop
Club member and Senior Technical Advisor, Keith White, from Honey & The Hive, is leading this excellent educational class on how to build and assemble your beekeeping woodware. The shop door is located around the back of the school near the greenhouse.
We will other Club and Committee on hand to support Keith also.
