Hive Dives will be held at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month during beekeeping season, from the Spring/Vernal Equinox through the Fall/Autumnal Equinox, excluding August as we will be hosting a booth at the Tillamook County Fair on the 2^nd Saturday of August. These sessions are excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in caring for bees. Each session will focus on either the even- or odd-numbered hives, alternating each time. We will assess overall hive health, check for the queen, and take steps to strengthen any weak hives.

Our maintenance team works the hives every Wednesday at 1:30 PM, and anyone interested in the science of beekeeping is welcome to observe. If you would like us to provide you with a protective veil jacket, please contact Brad in advance at 719-896-0000.

Beekeeping Goals at TBA Apiary

1. Manage Bees for Optimum Health

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Testing for mites
• Alcohol Wash
• White Board Observation
• Appropriate treatments based upon testing results and time of year.
• Over Winter Survival
• Manage bees in deep brood boxes for collection of resources (not managing for honey production)
• Control Moisture
• Queen Health
• Feed emergency sugar bricks as necessary
• Hive Boxes
• Insulate during colder months
• Strap down for wind protection

2. Provide learning opportunities for TBA and Community Members

• 2nd Saturday Monthly Hive Dive
• Beginning Beekeepers Class