Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild

06/02/2026

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/

06/01/2026

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.

05/29/2026

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!

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....

05/28/2026

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

05/27/2026

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

05/26/2026

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. 🐝

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&…

05/26/2026

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. 🐝

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

05/20/2026

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!

05/18/2026

🐝 Penn State Extension’s Summer Picnic and Bee Extravaganza returns July 18–19, 2026 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA for an exciting weekend dedicated to bees, beekeeping, and hive products!
Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, this hands-on event has something for everyone. 🍯🌻 Learn beginning beekeeping skills like hive inspections, colony splitting, and varroa mite testing, or dive into advanced topics including instrumental insemination, mite resistance traits, pollen collection, and performing a Demaree. Interested in hive products? Explore beeswax rendering, balms and salves, beeswax wraps, honey show prep, and more.
The weekend also includes the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, Beekeeping Olympics, drone congregation area-finding activities, native bee presentations, and tours of a mobile honey extraction trailer.
🍴 Lunch included both days�🗓 Register by July 11 — space is limited 👉 tinyurl.com/3pz9rzht

05/14/2026

Bee Sundays are back at Awbury Arboretum for another fabulous bee season - every other Sunday starting May 17 through August 23 from noon-2 pm.
On Bee Sunday you can come to the Farm at Awbury, put on a bee suit, and check out our beehives. It’s all FREE and fun for the whole family. We have adult and child size bee suits, fun educational activities, and honey to taste or purchase. After you visit the bees you can check in with the chickens and go see the goats!

So, if you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with some honey bees join us for one of these exciting events. Learn more at our Events page - link in bio 🐝