Mark sends this last-minute notice about an apiary visit this weekend (and moving the date of the May meeting):

“It's short notice but I would like to invite you all to a Field Day next Saturday, April, 27th. We will meet at my place (1018 Tamarack Lane, PA) at 11 am and go over some basic steps in a hive inspection, including demonstrating mite treatments and a mite wash. Then we will travel across the field to Greg's bee yard (5403 S. Mt. Angeles Rd.) to see what his hives have been up to.

“Greg is looking to downsize his apiary and would like to sell some (3-4) nucs. If you didn't get your bee order in, this will be a great opportunity to speak with him about getting some.

“As always, this is weather dependent so if things go bad, I'll send an update on Sat. morning.

“MAY MEETING: Since we generally hold our meetings on the second Sunday of the month, May is a problem with the Mother's Day conflict. This year we will push the May meeting back a week to May 19th. Please make a note and I'll try to send a reminder.”