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September Membership Meeting
Preparing your Colonies to Survive the Winter
Godena Farm
875 North Road
Jamestown, RI
September 8, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Bring a Chair to sit on!
Parking is in the front of the property. Follow the trail/road to the back of the property.
It is a short hike and there you will find our tent and set up.
If it is difficult for any attendee to walk to the meeting area, you will be allowed to drive up the road/path to attend.
If we are able to, there will be a hive inspection.
Discussions to Include:
- Should I insulate?
- Food and feeding (feeding equipment will be on display and we can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each)
- Parasites and disease control
- Euthanizing unsavable hives
- Merging weak hives
- Queen replacement
What to Bring:
- Chairs to sit on and simple pot luck food
- Bring a veil and any other protective gear you might wish to have.
- Your own questions to help us evaluate what you should be doing for your hives for winter