Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild

🍀🐝 Clover flow is on in the Philadelphia area.
With a proboscis averaging about 6–7 mm, honey bees are well adapted to forage white clover nectar, making it one of the most important early-summer nectar sources in our region. A strong clover bloom can support both brood rearing and surplus honey production.
Bees often work clover most heavily during warm afternoons when nectar secretion peaks, and nectar production is especially strong following adequate soil moisture. While white clover is highly accessible to honey bees, red clover's deeper florets are often more efficiently worked by long-tongued bumble bees.
If you're seeing steady incoming nectar and bright white wax being built, the clover flow may be contributing more than you think.

PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza!

Join us for an educational weekend about bees and beekeeping. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, and sessions for all experience levels. The event runs from July 18 to 19, featuring various tracks and lunch provided. Registration costs $25 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, or $60 for the whole weekend....

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild : PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza! Join us for an educational weekend about bees and beekeeping. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, and sessions for all experienc…

Bee Fest at Fox Chase Farm

On June 13th, Fox Chase Farm will host Bee Fest, promoting awareness about the importance of bees. The event features educational tables, vendors, and presentations, and maybe honey extraction on site. It runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering volunteer opportunities and Guild credits for members....

https://phillybeekeepers.org/ec_event/bee-fest-at-fox-chase-farm/

At the Guild’s first apiary session for our 2026 Intro to Urban Beekeeping, at the Guild’s apiary at Awbury Arboretum and at Anna Bee's Honey (shown) in South Philly, we had about 15 aspiring beekeepers/bee enthusiasts from 9-12 pm this past Saturday. The day started off a bit cool and windy - not ideal for beekeeping - but it warmed up and we were able to dig into the hives and take a look at some decidedly less than optimal colonies and then a thriving colony. We also did mite counts and applied some Formic since the weather was just right for that. A lot to learn in three hours. We’re looking forward to the next apiary session in June. Interested in learning with us? Stay tuned for future classes - this one was sold out.

A Message from Katie Krebs - our Guild President, beekeeper and veterinarian:

Hi all! I am working on a research project to better understand beekeepers' experiences and perspectives regarding veterinary involvement in honeybee health and management. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous! Please fill it out and share:

https://redcap.link/beekeepers_survey

It you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact Dr. Redding ([email protected]) or me ([email protected]).
Thank you for considering participation and for your continued contributions to beekeeping and honeybee health!

Assessing bee keepers' perceptions of veterinarians' involvement in apiary health You are being invited to participate in a research study about beekeeping practices and perspectives on veterinary involvement in honeybee health. If you agree, you will be asked to complete a brief, anonymous survey about your beekeeping experiences and opinions regarding veterinary services. This....

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild member Amelia Mraz of partnered with a Temple graduate student to explore how therapeutic beekeeping may help older adults build confidence, connection and emotional wellness.

https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-05-26/therapeutic-beekeeping-offers-older-adults-new-path-mental-wellness

Join us for Bee Sundays awburyarboretum - great for families to discover honeybees and learn a little about beekeeping. Bee Sunday are May 17+31 •JUNE 14+28
JULY 12+26 • AUGUST 9+23
Visit our website for more info - link in bio

Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday

Guild monthly meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild : Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday – Austin Martin Austin Martin is a former state apiary inspector, visiting assistant professor at Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment, and a PhD candidate at Temple University&…

Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday

Guild monthly meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild : Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday Guild monthly meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝

JOIN US TOMORROW 🐝 for the Guild’s monthly meeting - show up, learn new things, meet fellow beekeepers and honeybee lovers.

Join us May 21 at our monthly meeting at 7pm at St. James School for a night of science, bees, and discovery! Three incredible speakers you won’t hear anywhere else this month! 🐝
🔬 Lankenau High School student Milan Williams and Dr. Tifanny Turrentine present groundbreaking research comparing the antimicrobial power of Philadelphia honey — including Spotted Lanternfly honeydew — to Manuka honey.
🐝 Mark Berman of annabeeshoney explores the hidden world of honeybee communication through sound, vibration, and the famous waggle dance.

Zoom option available - link will appear on our events page at 6:45 pm before the meeting. Hope to see you there!