2017 Open Apiary Days

Would you like to learn more about honeybees and beekeeping? Are you curious about seeing the inside of a beehive? Then come to our monthly Open Apiary. You will be given a guided tour of the inside of a beehive by an actual beekeeper. Our apiary tours are held at our Community Apiary in the Homewood Neighborhood of Pittsburgh. 6933 Susquehanna St., Pittsburgh, 15208

Protective head gear will be provided. Please wear or bring long a long sleeved shirt, preferably with a collar, and long pants (no Capris or shorts please!) Also, closed toed shoes such as sneakers are recommended. Honeybees are gentle but we want to keep as covered up as possible.

A donation of $10 per person is appreciated.

Open Apiaries are limited to 15 people so please register early. RSVP by email to Kyle Pattison ([email protected]) by 5pm on the Friday before the scheduled Open Apiary.

The tentative schedule is below. Actual dates will be determined by weather and will be posted in the events section on our website. Events will start at 11:00am (gates close at 11:15am – no late arrivals are permitted. Please allow 2 hours for the event.

Sunday May 21
Saturday June 17
Sunday July 23
Saturday Aug 19
Sunday Sept 17

We have also partnered with Penn State’s Master Gardener Program. We will have students from the Master Gardener program on hand to discuss pollination and pollinator friendly gardens.

By jeff shaw|April 12th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off

About the Author: jeff shaw

Jeff is a third-generation beekeeper who currently manages 20 hives and mentors beginning beekeepers. He is passionate about promoting healthy colonies through natural beekeeping practices and sustainable integrated-pest-management techniques. Jeff has worked closely with Burgh Bees since 2009 in various capacities to increase community awareness and support for the organization. Elected to the board in the Fall of 2013, he will serve as the apiary director for our Homewood apiary and will mange corporate interest for our hive leasing and management program, with accounts such as Whole Foods Market and The Porch at Schenley, an Eat’n Park hospitality group restaurant. Jeff is an avid environmentalist and sustainable business owner. He created and runs SEEDS Green Printing and Design, a green printing and design company located in Pittsburgh that serves clients worldwide.