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SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!!

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Dickson Bee Club

February 2022

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Welcome Beekeepers!

• Sign in Sheets

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• Past member sign in
• How many current hives
• Years of beekeeping experience
• Topic and/or speaker you are interested in
• Swarm catchers- phone #s

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• Make sure you have paid your dues!

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WHAT’S BLOOMING IN THE NEXT MONTH?

Daffodil

Henbit

Dandelion

Winter Aconite

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WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH AS A BEEKEEPER?

• Continue feeding your bees!
• Even though flowers may be starting to bloom they don’t always provide necessary nectar and pollen.

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• Keep an eye on the weather for opportunities for inspection!
• Take the opportunity to check out your hives for signs of new brood, eggs and other signs of the Queen starting to lay
• Make sure adequate supplemental food source

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• Check your equipment
• Inspect wooden ware and make necessary repairs before putting back into service
• Paint/Stain new woodenware

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Regional Events

• Recent NABA Advanced Beekeeper Workshop Takeaways

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• Upcoming TBA Conference March 4 & 5

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• Dickson Bee Club Beginning Beekeeper Class- March 26th

Club Merchandise

Web Stores - Corporate Stores - Dickson Bee Club - A&A Custom Wear (aacustomwear.com)

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www.aacustomwear.com/Dickson-bee-club

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• Webstore is LIVE and ready to take orders!

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• 2-Week Lead Time