Beekeepers club to meet Saturday in Holyoke

Any beekeepers — hobbyist, beginner or advanced — are invited to the High Plains Community Beekeepers Club.

The first meeting is Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in Holyoke at Highline Electric. They will be giving educational tips on “Getting Ready for Winter” and “Options for Handling Varroa Mites.”

The second meeting will be Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. in Yuma. This meeting will entail learning about the “Unique Tools for Beekeeping” and examining those that are worth it and those that are not. Attendees can share any innovative “tool” that they have created.

The third meeting will be Jan. 28, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Burlington. The club is inviting a speaker from the Colorado State Beekeeping Association. There will also be a honey tasting, and attendees can bring honey to share.

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