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The ABC’s of living with honey bees

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Sonoma Valley Sun

What’s the buzz? The Valley of the Moon Garden Club presents “The ABCs of Living with Honey Bees” on Thursday, June 1,  as club members and local bee experts Will Ackley and Nadya Clark share their knowledge of raising bees, dealing with swarms, and extracting bees from buildings.

Learn what you can do to help bees survive.  Bees and all pollinators, including butterflies, are all are adapting to overcome pesticide use, loss of habitat, and climate change.

Nadya Clark started beekeeping from scratch over 10 years ago with 3 swarms, volunteered for many years as Librarian for Sonoma County Beekeepers Association, and is a member of the SCBA Swarm List for Sonoma Valley. She takes calls to collect honey bees that have left their hive to “swarm” and find a new home after the hive becomes too full.

Will Ackley, with 16 years’ experience, is an expert at bee extractions: removing bees from homes and other structures. He is the owner of Wild Will’s Honey. Engaging the public on behalf of bees is a passion for Will. His current inspiration is studying Apitherapy, also known as bee sting venom therapy. Both Will and Nadya are active with mentoring newer beekeepers.

 The June 1 meeting will be held at Burlingame Hall, First Congregational Church, 252 West Spain Street, in Sonoma. Meet and greet time is 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7pm. Members are free and a $5 donation is requested from guests, which can be applied to a club membership ($25/yr). There is also a plant raffle and refreshments following the presentation.




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