UESBA's purpose is to organize programs for current and future beekeepers, educate and teach responsible and modern beekeeping practices, and inform the public of the importance of honey bees to our survival. The UESBA serves primarily Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties of Maryland.
The President's Corner
Upper Eastern Shore Beekeepers Assoc. Meetings:
When: the 3rd Tuesday of the month
Where:: Shrewsbury Parish Church, 12824 Shrewsbury Church Lane.
1) the Association will set up for Honey Extraction the last week of June thru mid July at the Liebers-Piney Grove, 7281 Wilkins La., Quaker Neck, Chestertown.
We have all equipment to process. Just bring your WARM honey frames and containers. We ask for small donation to defray energy cost. Contact Gary Robson 443-480-2285, <robsongaryandnancy@gmail.com> to schedule.
2) We have been donated some equipment to sell to benefit UESBA: contact Gary Robson
A) 20 sheets deep frame black plastic heavy waxed foundation: $1 ea.
B) 10 ea. assembled medium frames w/ white plastic waxed foundation: $1.50 ea.
Old News:
he Master Gardeners have invited UESBA to have a Beekeeper attend their annual SeedSwaps for educational purposes at Kent County Libraries.
The dates/times/places are:
March 1, 10-12 - Chestertown.
March 4, 2 - 4. - Galena
March 10, 2-4. - RockHall
Anyone interested please contact Nancy Robson: 410-708-4647, robsongaryandnancy@gmail.com
UESBA Fall Honey Extraction Completed!
Over 6 weeks we extracted 11 members frames yielding approx 150 GALLONS !!
Thanks to the Liebers @ PineyGrove for the use of their space.
We are planning for our next Spring Harvest extraction in late June & July '25
Mentoring contacts:
Sam Beachy 410-708-9935 or
Gary Robson 443-480-2285
