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• November COBKA Meeting - Insulate or Ventilate? Winter Hive Prep

  • When
    18 Nov 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    469 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703

  COBKA November Meeting

  Million-Dollar Question: Do I Insulate or Ventilate My Hives This Winter?
  
  Come to this month’s meeting to explore the latest trends in overwintering bees in Central Oregon. On hand will be examples of insulating materials ranging from clever DIY solutions to commercially produced options.
  
  Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for this hot winter topic!
  
  One question to consider: 

  • Do bees need more food when it’s very cold, or when it’s warmer and they’re more active?

  Raffle: Feeling lucky? Stay for a chance to win an insulated inner and outer cover from Bee Smart (a $71 value) that fits both 8 and 10 frame boxes!

  Beginner’s Corner (5:00 PM)
  
  New to bees or just want a refresher? Drop in at 5:00 PM for our beginner-focused Q&A. Everyone’s welcome - but this session is especially for new beekeepers and their questions.

  

  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  DOWNTOWN BEND LOCATION:

  Google Map Parking is abundant in the area, but please check signage as some spaces may be time-limited or permit-restricted.

  

  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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• January COBKA Meeting

  • When
    20 Jan 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (PST)

  COBKA January Meeting

  Meeting topic/s will be added asap

  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  
  

  
  

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• February COBKA Meeting

  • When
    17 Feb 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (PST)

  COBKA February Meeting

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  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  
  

  
  

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• March COBKA Meeting

  • When
    17 Mar 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (PDT)

  COBKA March Meeting

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  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  
  

  
  

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• April COBKA Meeting

  • When
    21 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (PDT)

  COBKA April Meeting

  Meeting topic/s will be added asap

  5:00 PM – Beginner’s Corner
  6:00 PM – Main Presentation

  
  

  
  

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