Bjorn Apiaries main breeding and nuc yard is located at Honeycomb farm in Dillsburg Pennsylvania. Tours of the bee yard are provided to home school groups, beekeeping clubs, etc.
2008 Events
Annual beekeeping picnics are held every July at Honeycomb Farms. Open to all beekeepers and guests.Event schedule for 2008 at Honeycomb Farm include:
Open HouseOpen to those who want to find out what beekeeping is all about. Bee yard tours, basic information and assistance will be available.
Date: April 20, 2008 (Sunday)
Time: Noon till 5 pm.
Location: 180 Century Lane, Dillsburg, Pa. 17019
"Sustainable Beekeeping - A More Natural approach"
Focused on alternatives to chemical treatments, through management and equipment options (IPM). Main topics include, understanding mites cycles, alternative treatments, Top Bar Hive (TBH) Beekeeping, comb management and strategies, and understanding the bee's natural life cycle. This is part classroom, and part hands-on in a bee yard.
Date: June 7, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 9 am. to 5 pm. Lunch included.
Call or email for class outline and info. 717-938-0444
Annual Picnic
Hosted by Bjorn Apiaries (Mike Thomas) and Oxbow Apiaries (Shawn Moyer). Open to all beekeepers and their Families. Starts at noon. Please RSVP. Bring your favorite chair, a covered dish, and a bee veil if you want to check out some bees in the mating yard. Hive demonstrations and a good time to be had by all! Held at Honeycomb Farms. Call with any questions.
Date: July 26, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: starts at 12pm (Noon)
Bjorn Apiaries main breeding and nuc yard is located at Honeycomb farm in Dillsburg Pennsylvania. Tours of the bee yard are provided to home school groups, beekeeping clubs, etc.