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This week on Wed August 14th there is a new beekeeping meetup at
The Manufactory
12055 Mosteller Rd
Cincinnati OH 45241

Learn the basics of beekeeping from several of our members that started there own bee colonies using the resources of The Manufactory.  Starting with an idea, a growing group of members started from scratch to build hives and began the process of populating them.  They will share their journey through the fascinating lives of bees and how these humble workers of nature provide an invaluable service to agriculture while producing a sweet byproduct for our enjoyment.

This class is free to attend for all that are interested, we do ask that you register in advance.  We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is on August 14th at 6pm. You must register at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp…

We’ve had two great months of speakers on the topics of pollinators and plants!  Thank you Joe and Greg for taking your time to come share with us!

Joe Boggs, an entomologist at The Ohio State University was our guest in July sharing how insects are keystone organisms and that diversity in plants and insects helps keep our ecosystem functioning without or with little chemical controls.

For August, Greg Torres from the Cincinnati Civic Garden Center presented on pollinators and native plants that benefit pollinators.  From early spring pussywillows to the fall asters and goldenrod, there are many native plants that can help support the honey bee.  He recommend Xerces Society as a great source of information.