Cherokee Beekeepers Club

INSTALLING A PACKAGE OF BEES – WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Ryan SarksApril 15, 2021

INSTALLING A PACKAGE OF BEES – WHAT CAN GO WRONG QUEEN RELEASE PROBLEMS: 1. Queen Released on Day of Package Install: The queen and the worker bees are strangers. It will take about 3 days for the bees to become accustomed to the new queen’s…

Monthly Presentation

Attention All Beekeepers and Potential Beekeepers!

Ryan SarksApril 13, 2021

CHEROKEE BEEKEEPER’S CLUB APRIL MEETING IS IN 2 DAYS! THURSDAY, APRIL 15TH AT 7:00 PM ONLINE – ZOOM PLATFORM – * Cherokee Bee Club members installed Bee Packages on April 1st. * Queens from these Packages were Released on April 4th (Easter Sunday) * We videoed the…

Bee News Educational Classes

How to Video Series – Beginner Beekeeping Equipment

Ryan SarksFebruary 21, 2021

This video describes the individual components of the Langstroth honeybee hive, the purpose that they serve, and how it is assembled. This is an excellent video introduction for beginning beekeepers or those interested in learning more about beekeeping and what is involved. Find additional resources…

Educational Classes Monthly Presentation

Cherokee Bee Club Monthly Meeting – February 18, 2021 – Speaker Josh Fuder – Planting for the Bees!

Ryan SarksFebruary 21, 2021

The guest speaker in the video is Josh Fuder – club member, beekeeper, and our Agriculture and Natural Resources UGA Extension Agent. If you would like to know what annuals and perennials to plant for the bees; this meeting will be of great interest. ________________________________________________________________________…

Bee News Monthly Presentation

Cherokee Bee Club Monthly Meeting THIS WEEK!- Speaker Josh Fuder – Planting for the Bees! Time: Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 07:00 PM – DON’T MISS IT! Members will receive a link via email!

Ryan SarksFebruary 14, 2021

To all Cherokee Beekeepers Club members: It is the 14th of February and the bees have been bringing a little pollen into the hives during the warmer days. The colonies are starting to cycle up the brood. It’s just that there are not enough dry…

Bee News Educational Classes

Cherokee County UGA Extension Opportunities

Ryan SarksFebruary 5, 2021

From: Joshua Fuder Good morning, I hope you are well. Some upcoming programs to keep in mind include. Grafting Course Our virtual grafting course is open for registration. Its going to work a little different this year but I expect it to be almost as good…

Bee News Monthly Presentation

Cherokee Bee Club’s Monthly Meeting – Spring Management – Preparing for Splits – January 21, 2021

Ryan SarksJanuary 26, 2021

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified of new video content! Share this beekeeping info:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on X…

Bee News

2021 Meeting Schedule

Ryan SarksJanuary 17, 2021

Click here to view the upcoming 2021 meeting schedule Click here to join or renew your membership today! Share this beekeeping info:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in…

Bee News

You can now pay your membership instantly through Venmo!

Ryan SarksJanuary 9, 2021

Hello fellow and prospective beekeepers. Please support the Cherokee Beekeepers Club and our future programs by completing your membership form today! You can now pay instantly through Venmo! If you do not already have a Venmo account, it is easy, free, and you can make…

Educational Classes Monthly Presentation

Q&A Panel Getting Your Bees Through Winter – December 10, 2020

Ryan SarksJanuary 9, 2021

The video starts off with the normal business portion of the monthly meeting with the educational portion beginning at the 24:30 minute:second mark. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! Share this beekeeping info:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a…