COAREC Saturday in the ApiaryOctober 11, 2025, from 1 to 3 pm
It's the time of year to put the bees to bed. Do they have enough food stores? Mite infestations levels at an acceptable level? Are colonies queenright, or do we need to combine two colonies? We will also cover how best to store unused frames. Please join us.
Saturday in the Apiary is a casual, loosely structured event intended to provide a learning experience in a relaxed setting. It usually takes place on the second Saturday of the month. Times may vary. We perform hive inspections, discuss colony management strategies for the month, and implement them. You will need to bring your own gear (veil/gloves). A limited number of veils are available upon request.
Everyone who is comfortable being around live honey bees is welcome.
This is a free event.
Invitations to the next workshop, which include an RSVP button, will be sent 7 to 10 days prior to the event to those who signed up for the COAREC (Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center) mailing list.
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Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Participants:
Getting-Started students can earn ‘In the Bees’ points
Apprentices can earn Education points
Journeys who help lead a group can earn Service points
Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Professor of Apiculture in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University.
Dr. Sagili will discuss two of the most critical factors in colony health: Varroa mite control and honey bee nutrition. He will also share insights from recent research projects that illuminate best practices for managing these challenges in today’s apiaries.
Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the basics or an experienced beekeeper seeking the latest science-backed strategies, this session will be packed with actionable information to help improve your colony survival and productivity.
Dr. Ramesh Sagili is a nationally recognized apiculture researcher whose work focuses on honey bee health, including nutrition, disease dynamics, and pesticide impacts. He leads Oregon State University’s Honey Bee Lab and is a contributor to several key publications from the Honey Bee Health Coalition.
Because the Environmental Center is undergoing a major remodel, COBKA will meet at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Bend. Please help spread the word so we don’t have anyone showing up at the old spot! Google Map
Parking is abundant in the area, but please check signage as some spaces may be time-limited or permit-restricted.
5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner 6:00 PM – Main Presentation
If you’d like to join via Zoom, please use the link below. Note that you will need to be signed in as a COBKA member. The Beginner’s Corner portion of the meeting is not typically streamed.
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