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by Laura Tyler
Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Resources for Alternative Pollinators
Replies: 0
Views: 12279

Resources for Alternative Pollinators

A terrific list of alternative pollinator links compiled by Beth Conrey, president of the CSBA. General Bee Conservation in the Southeast http://www.ent.uga.edu/bees/BeeConservationintheSoutheastHoneyBeeProgramCAESEntomologyUGA.html Urban Bee Garden http://nature.berkeley.edu/urbanbeegardens/researc...
by Laura Tyler
Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Boulder County Fair
Replies: 2
Views: 11705

Re: Boulder County Fair

Via Tom Cree of the Boulder County Fair: An error has been found in the Boulder County Fair Book, Department 105, Honey. My fault - instructions for this year's changes were not clear. Our department is changing the Honey categories to require less submission of product in each entry. Below is how t...
by Laura Tyler
Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: switching out old frames
Replies: 4
Views: 15501

Re: switching out old frames

We date our frames and start cycling them out after they've been through a few seasons, usually in the spring before the population explodes. You're right, there's a bit of judgement involved. If a frame is full of brood we'll leave it in even if it's passed its "sell-by" date. We're not s...
by Laura Tyler
Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Welcome to the "Beekeeping" forum
Replies: 3
Views: 12388

Re: Welcome to the "Beekeeping" forum

Thank you, Ann and Phil. I look forward to your posts!
by Laura Tyler
Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Boulder County Fair
Replies: 2
Views: 11705

Boulder County Fair

"Just a reminder, the entry forms for the Boulder County Fair Open Class Competition are due on June 15th. The fee is $5 per entrant for as many entries as you have. If you miss this deadline, you can submit your entry forms by July 15th and pay an additional $5 late fee." http://www.bould...
by Laura Tyler
Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: How to post a photograph
Replies: 0
Views: 24859

How to post a photograph

Welcome to BCBA's discussion forum. Here's how to post a photograph.

• Click "New Topic" or "Post Reply."

• Click the "Upload attachment" tab on the bottom left of the page and follow the cues.
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Bee foraging on a dandelion in Boulder, Colorado.
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by Laura Tyler
Sat May 05, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: Beekeeping
Topic: Welcome to the "Beekeeping" forum
Replies: 3
Views: 12388

Welcome to the "Beekeeping" forum

This forum is for discussing all things beekeeping in Boulder County.
by Laura Tyler
Sat May 05, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Welcome to the "Classifieds" forum
Replies: 0
Views: 8198

Welcome to the "Classifieds" forum

Do you have bee equipment or tools for sale? Help wanted? Old beekeeping magazines to give away? Post them here.