Once again, the Foragers were grateful to have the opportunity to represent the 4-H organization during the Tractor Supply Clover Campaign this spring. Club members Leah, William, Sarah, and Paul came out to support the campaign. We were raffling a $50 gift card for Tractor Supply and selling dog biscuits and cookies. Somehow the sale […]
We are proud of our member Nina for her continuous efforts to educate the kindergarten classes at Red Mill Elementary. For several years now, she has been invited by kindergarten teacher Mrs. Young to educate the school’s youngest classes about our beloved honey bees. Mrs. Young dedicates a special teaching unit about pollinators during April, […]
During the April meeting, the Foragers received an update on their apiary. The hive has grown with the addition of some boxes, the hive was moved over to the left in the apiary, and the queen was located and marked green during the last inspection. The Foragers discussed their success in educating the public about […]
The Foragers were invited to have a tent at the second Bulls and Barrels Rodeo. Last year’s event was a successful and fun event for the club, so we agreed to attend again. This year, we attended both days with members Sarah, William, Luther, Lili, Taylor, Dylan, and Nina coming out to educate the public […]
Club member Nina visited the club’s apiary in early April to do a hive inspection. Before the inspection, the hive had four five-frame boxes. Going into the boxes, she found very gentle bees and lots of brood. She was unable to locate the queen, but she did see eggs on several of the frames, so […]
