Kamloops Beekeepers Club

08/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day, hope to see you there.

08/18/2026

We're excited to welcome our local bee inspector, Stephan Pawloski, to the field day. Stephan will be demonstrating what a hive inspection looks like from an inspector's perspective and will share insights into what inspectors look for when evaluating a colony. He will also be available throughout the session to answer any questions you may have about hive health, inspections, and beekeeping regulations.

08/17/2026

Yes we know it’s late for a swarm.

Hey lovers of honeybees, here’s an opportunity to help a poor citizen, boost public perceptions of our club, and get some more bees!
A swarm seems to have established in a plastic composter in Upper Sahali. The homeowner, Doug Brown, is wanting them relocated.
If you can do this for him, your reward will be a new colony of bees (possibly with some honey), and heaps of gratitude!
Phone 250-314-7474 for Doug. If you would like to talk to someone who has done this, you can call Rob Hunter 250-214-5474 (I’ll even give you some empty frames in which to place recovered comb).

08/13/2026

06/25/2026

06/19/2026

🐝 Kamloops Beekeepers Club – Field Day / Work Party 🐝
The Kamloops Beekeepers Club is excited to announce that we have secured a new bee yard for club activities!
📅 Event Details
What: Field Day / Work Party – Setting Up a Bee Yard�When: Sunday, June 21, starting at 9:00 AM�Where: East Shuswap Road (see directions below)
🛠 What We’ll Be Doing
We’ll be working together to set up a bear-deterrent electric fence, including:
Installing posts
Attaching insulators
Running electric fence wire
This is a great opportunity for new beekeepers and anyone interested in learning how to properly set up a bee yard and protect hives from wildlife.
📍 Directions
From the roundabout at Sun Rivers:
Drive 6 km along East Shuswap Road
Turn left onto the gravel track in the hay field, just past the Healing Centre (currently under construction)
Park by the irrigation wheels on the bench above the river
🎒 What to Bring
Bag lunch
Plenty of water
A chair
👷 Project Lead
Ian Farber will be leading the project and providing instruction on setting up the electric fence.
📧 Please contact Ian to confirm your attendance:�[email protected]

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We look forward to seeing you there and working together to build our new bee yard! 🐝

05/13/2026

🐝🔥 Kamloops Beekeepers – General Meeting 🔥🐝
📅 Tuesday, May 19�⏰ 6:30 PM�📍 TRU Scratch Café
Get ready for a buzz-worthy evening packed with practical skills, fresh ideas, and great company!
🌟 What’s Happening:
🍯 Beat the Swarm Rush!�Learn smart, effective swarm prevention using a queen trap—keep your colonies strong and productive.
👑 Raise Your Own Queens!�Discover the Miller Method of Queen Rearing in a hands-on, easy-to-follow presentation by Gary Martin.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your beekeeping game, this meeting will give you tools you can use right away.
🐝 Come connect, learn, and grow with fellow beekeepers!�🍰 Great venue, great people, and plenty of buzzing conversation.
Don’t miss it!

05/09/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

05/07/2026

🐝 New Beekeepers Field Day Opportunity 🐝
Calling all new beekeepers and those with two years or less of experience!
The Kamloops Beekeepers Club is excited to offer a fantastic hands-on learning opportunity. Ed Zurwell, one of our more experienced and knowledgeable beekeepers, will be hosting a field day at one of his apiaries.
🗓 Date: May 31st�⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
This is a great chance to:
See a working apiary up close
Learn practical, real-world beekeeping skills
Ask questions and gain confidence as you begin your beekeeping journey
⚠️ Space is limited and preregistration is required.
📧 To register, please email Ed Zurwell at [email protected]
🐝 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experience and get inspired as you start your beekeeping journey!