President’s message (June 2023)
This month I’ve included some somber news to start, but then some very optimistic news after that. Hive Survival At our May meeting, Shirley Richardson reported out on the Hive …
We are beekeepers. It is as simple as that! It is not easy, but with patience and a willingness to learn, mastering the art and science of husbanding bees becomes a life goal.
We are the largest bee club on Vancouver Island, with over 200 active members. Our diverse club hosts meetings covering content for newbees as well as experienced beeks. Read more…
Bees have been around for quite a while, and so have we. Our club has been active since the 1950s, but our experience and techniques have adapted through the decades. We encourage the sharing of ideas and experiences of our club members since we’re stronger as a colony than as individuals.
The CRBA’s constitution and by-laws clearly outlines what we stand for and aims to provide a future vision to those who affiliate with us through membership. Come to one of our meetings and enjoy discussing ideas with like-minded individuals.
We want to connect people with similar interests in all things related to bees. To do so, we regularly update notices and links, and have some club members selling some equipment and services. Members of the public interested in hosting hives on their property also contribute to bee sustainability.
This month I’ve included some somber news to start, but then some very optimistic news after that. Hive Survival At our May meeting, Shirley Richardson reported out on the Hive …
Website Password The password to the members-only side of our website has been changed for this year as it always does after our Annual General Meeting. The new password was …
Spring is here! Or, so I’ve been told… There is some evidence of that. The plum trees are in bloom and some more adventurous flowers are joining them, but overall the …
Along with snowdrops and heather sprouting up along our roadways in the few warmer days so too have cement blocks, painted green boxes and the occasional red box. The former vegetation …