Hi, All! Our club treasurer, Susan Harris, made the front page! http://www.gainesville.com/news/20161024/beekeeper-groups-push-for-uf-bee-research-facility 

Nice blog post from local student writer — features Janice Garry and Susan Harris as local experts! https://twogreenthumbsupblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/keeping-bees-in-cities-can-benefit-threatened-populations/

Ken and Cecelia Young with the graduates of the Prison Beekeeping Program 2016. Congratulations!!

Ken and Cecelia Young smiling with the two newest graduates from the Bee Class Prison Program — congratulations to all, from the Gainesville Area Bee Club!

Hello, Everyone! The end-of-year meeting for the Gainesville Area Bee Club is this Thursday, December 3rd, from 7:00-9:00. The final meeting of the year is a potluck (sign up sheet is here: http://bit.ly/1Q73iM6). We’ll briefly discuss the state of the club (especially officers) then spend the rest of the evening enjoying

Extracted Honey – judged by Cecilia Young Commended: Daniel Slone Novice Honey – judged by Will Boggs Very Highly Commended: Daniel Slone   Commended: Janice Garry Black Jar Honey – judged by Cecilia Young and Will Boggs First Prize: Margy Cox   Second Prize: Duane and Cindy Diehl   Third

Hi, GABC Members! Cecelia Young is helping the Union County Beekeepers get started with their first raffle. We’ve decided to lend a hand by supporting them for our May meeting raffle. This raffle is for a 5 frame nuc with box. The nuc was donated by a by Union County

Ricardo has about 10 nucs available for $140 each:  You get 5 frames of brood, (or 4 frames plus a honey frame), a queen, and you get to keep the “nice” nuc box complete with migratory cover and screened bottom board.  You can also get other combinations upon request.  If