Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild

08/27/2026

Lambert Street Trap-Out Makes the American Bee Journal! 🐝

The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild is excited to share that a story about one of Philadelphia’s more unusual bee rescues has been published in this month’s American Bee Journal.
The article, written by Guild board member and beekeeper Mark Berman of , tells the story of a colony that had taken up residence inside a sewer on Lambert Street and the 7-week long process of getting those bees out without simply destroying the colony.
It’s a story about urban beekeeping, problem-solving, a whole lot of bees, and the neighbors that came together to protect them.
📰 Check it out in this month’s American Bee Journal.
Don’t subscribe? You can read the story through the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild website (link in bio) or on Mark’s blog at annabeeshoney.com.
🐝

08/27/2026

Video of August Monthly Meeting – Paul Niemczura and Mite Bee Gone

Recordings of Paul Niemczura discussing his newly developed and EPA approved varroa treatment called Mite Bee Gone and David Harrod discussing two recent grants that they Guild has received.

https://phillybeekeepers.org/video-of-august-monthly-meeting-paul-niemczura-and-mite-bee-gone/

08/27/2026

Amelia Mraz from Half Mad Honey – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday

Our November meeting will feature Amelia Mraz of Half Mad Honey. Details forthcoming. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 Passcode is "guildmeet"

Our November meeting will feature Amelia Mraz of Half Mad Honey. Details forthcoming. We meet at 7pm at St. James School. 🐝 Passcode is “guildmeet”

08/27/2026

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. 🐝

Our October Meeting will feature Anne Frey who is the head beekeeper at BetterBee. We will have a fabulous door prize for those who attend in person. Details to be supplied soon. We meet at 7pm at …

08/19/2026

How do bees stay cool in this heat? They might put on a beard!

https://phillybeekeepers.org/its-not-the-humidity-its-the-heat/

07/29/2026

🍯✨ Honey harvest time is here! ✨🍯
Join us for Open Extraction with our brand-new trailer! 🎉
If you're a Guild member AND you've got a few supers,
bring them by and leave with buckets of your own fresh honey.

📅 August 2 | 12–4 PM

💰 $10 per super; $5 per super if we keep the wax
🪣 Bring 1 bucket for every 2 supers.

🎟️ Grab your tickets for the number of supers you'd like to extract
at our EVENTS page

07/27/2026

Sign up for “Introduction to Honey Bee Microscopy” 🔬
August 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
At St James School in East Falls
You don’t need to be experienced or a scientist to enjoy this incredible journey into the microscopic world of bees, varroa, small hive beetle vs wax moth larvae, and more ‼️

Join Dr. Robyn Underwood from Penn State Extension
for a hands-on exploration of bees and their pests. Get up close and personal with pinned worker bees, varroa mites, small hive beetle and wax moth larvae, and more. Use a dissecting microscope to understand why swiffer pads catch shb adults, how to look for tracheal mites, what is contained in bottom board debris, etc. No previous experience required.

Sign up at our events page ( 🔗 in IG bio) at phillybeekeepers.org

07/16/2026

Paul Niemczura and David Harrod – Guild Monthly Meeting – Third Thursday

This month's meeting will feature Paul Niemczura who has developed and gained EPA approval for Mite Bee Gone a new mite treatment based on an amino acid....

This month’s meeting will feature Paul Niemczura who has developed and gained EPA approval for Mite Bee Gone a new mite treatment based on an amino acid. And Past Guild President David Harrod…

07/16/2026

Teen Takeover at Love Park

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation presents Teen Takeover at Love Park on August 6, 2026 4pm-8pm. Come on down for lots of exciting activities! The Guild will be on hand to share our love and knowledge of bees and honey!...

Join the Teen Takeover at LOVE Park, a free summer event for Philadelphia teens featuring music, games, food, and youth engagement activities!

07/16/2026

🍯 Honey Fest 2026 🐝

Philadelphia's sweetest tradition is back! Join the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild for the 17th Annual Honey Fest on Saturday, September 12, 10 AM – 4 PM at Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm. Fun for the whole family!

🍯 Taste honey from local beekeepers
🐝 Peek inside a working beehive
🍯 Watch a live honey extraction
🌹 Stroll the beautiful gardens
🎶 Enjoy live music, food trucks, mead, vendors, and family activities

Whether you're a longtime beekeeper or just bee-curious, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

📍 Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm
6026 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia

Join us for the 17th annual Honey Fest in Philadelphia! Enjoy honey tastings, local vendors, family activities, and more in a beautiful setting.