Beekeeping

Beekeeping/Gardening Field Trip to Fort Collins Nursery / July 14, 2023

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Members of Beekeeping and Gardening projects:

Beekeeping leader, Jenelle Kemper, is hosting a field trip to the Fort Collins Nursery again. It was so much fun last year… can’t wait to do it again! The group will be learning about the pollinator plants that grow best in our area of Northern Colorado.

We are going on Friday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4CAAA62BA0FA7-4hbeekeepinggard.

Questions? Contact Jenelle at jen2481@gmail.com.

Beekeeping Field Trip to Bee Squared Apiary

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The beekeeping members toured Bee Squared Apiary and learned about their operation, how they run their hives and their honey house, and got to see where they make beeswax candles. The members also had the opportunity to taste the different infused honey flavors, such as spiced rum honey and espresso honey.

Beekeeping Field Trip to Bee Squared

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The beekeeping group will have a private tour of Bee Squared Apiary! This was so much fun last year. They are inviting all 4-H members to attend as well.

Monday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m.
1617 White Water Court, Berthoud, CO

Join us to learn a little about bees, how they infuse honey, some fun honey taste testing, and a quick hive inspection. We will see the entire operation and “honey house” at the location.

Please be on time so our tour can get started on time.

Bring a bee suit if you have one, or we have some to borrow.

Contact Jenelle Kemper if you have any questions.

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Club News for March 30

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March sure has gone by fast!

4-H Carnival

A huge thank you to every club member who sold carnival tickets and helped the day of the carnival at the club booth. It was truly appreciated. The final numbers should be available at the next club meeting. A short summary our club sold 6,053 tickets! Liam Babcock sold 1,000 tickets himself. Our club averaged $56.05 per member, which is great! Including Liam, we had 8 members sell 100 or more tickets—that’s amazing! We also discussed the club booths at the meeting and got great feedback and positive suggestions for next year’s carnival.

Shooting Sports Leaders

We have three more certified shooting sports leaders in our club, and one newly recertified leader:

  • Brett Dennis – Rifle
  • Walker Cameron – Rifle (Junior Leader)
  • Gideon Rivera – Archery (Junior Leader)
  • Nate Schuelke – Archery (Recertified)

Visual Arts

Our club’s Visual Arts group is having fun. They have started on sculpting including learning how to make the plaster of Paris, then pour it into a mold, and sculpt it. The next meeting is Monday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Foods

The Foods group went on a tour at The Spice and Tea Exchange in Fort Collins in March. The next meeting will be Monday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m.

Scrapbooking

The Scrapbooking group is meeting on Saturday, April 8 at our club’s Scrapbooking leader Barb Hummel’s home in Berthoud. The SignUpGenius is on the website, and the deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 4.

Beekeeping

On Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m., Beekeeping will have a guest speaker from the Butterfly Pavilion. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Club Calendar

It is very important to check the calendar on the club website for upcoming workshops that might pertain to your project. You can find the calendar at hch4h.org/calendar.

Club Shirts

A wonderful display of artistic talent was shown at March’s meeting when we began the process of choosing the next design for our club t-shirts. Each club member present voted for their favorite 2. The selections were narrowed to a final 4. These 4 are posted on the club website so club members can place their votes. The voting will close at the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, March 31. We will announce the winner at the club meeting on April 10. After that time, we will post a form for members, leaders, and Cloverbuds to place their orders. We will offer T-shirts, hoodies, and zipper Hoodies with the new design. The club covers the cost of one t-shirt per member, Cloverbud, and leader.

Community Service

Remember, every club member must participate in a community service project for 4-H. This is very simple. If you participated in the 4-H Carnival by selling your tickets or volunteering at the club booth, you have fulfilled this requirement. We also had the Wreaths Across America project. We wrapped presents at the December meeting. And if you help with range setup or tear down at a shooting sport practice, this also fulfills this requirement. Keep track of these!

Demonstrations

Every club member must present a demonstration. Sign up on the club website. This can also be completed at a Cloverbud meeting (prior permission is required). Due to the large enrollment numbers in our club, I will allow members to work with other club members. If you are doing a demonstration outside of a club meeting, prior approval must be obtained. Please do no wait until the July club meeting!. I am trying to book another opportunity or two, but scheduling is a challenge.

Shooting Sports Orientations

  • Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol Orientation – Friday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Archery Orientation – Saturday, April 1 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Shotgun Orientation – Tuesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Muzzleloading Orientation – Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. or Sunday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m.

These are the final opportunities for these orientations. If you do not fulfill this requirement as a new member (or a returning member adding the discipline), you will not be allowed to attend county practices and county shoots. However, you can and should still complete the projects.

Wear Your Club Shirt, Meet Other Members

Remember, if you have a club t-shirt, please wear it to 4-H events, practices, and activities. Let’s get to know each other. I love seeing so many of you outside of club meetings.

Beekeeping Workshop on January 23, 2023

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Have you heard the buzz? You won’t want to miss out on the first Beekeeping Workshop of the year on Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Timnath Room at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

Our project leader, Jenelle Kemper, will cover:

  • Activities planned for the year (including field trips)
  • Important project information
  • What to expect this year
  • How to order bees if you’re planning to raise a hive

Beginning Beekeeping Class Offered by NCBA

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The Northern Colorado Beekeeping Association is hosting its yearly “Beginning Beekeeping Class” again this year. Members in Beekeeping are invited to join the class. This is NOT a requirement for the 4-H project, but it’s an option for those who are interested in more learning opportunities.

Registration closes on Thursday, January 12!

Beginning Beekeeper Class

When: Saturdays: January 21, January 28, February 4 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Please arrive on time so we can start promptly.

Where: Lee Martinez Farm in Fort Collins (directions).  Or via Zoom. (The Zoom link will be provided after registration closes. Classes WILL NOT be recorded for viewing later.)

Registration Cost: $150 (Price includes class registration fee, plus membership fees to NCBA and CSBA.)

Sign Up: https://nocobees.org/beekeeper-classes/

Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Includes:

  • 3 consecutive Saturday classes. 
  • All three classes should be attended to receive the full benefit of your beginning beekeeping education.
  • Each Saturday class will include 3–4 hours of detailed instruction with some time reserved at the end for questions.
  • Enrollment in a bee class group discussion email where questions, ideas, and sharing can be viewed and commented on by your fellow classmates and your instructor.
  • Your instructor may also have some hands-on, in-the-yard experiences coming up during the summer.
  • You will have almost a full year of support from your classmates and your instructor via email. 

If you have any questions, you may contact the Beekeeping key leader Jenelle Kemper at jen2481@gmail.com or the NCBA President at ncbapres@nocobees.org

Beekeeping Workshops

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Interested in Beekeeping? Our own club’s Jenelle Kemper is the Larimer County leader of the project. Reach out to her with any questions, plan to enroll, and attend the upcoming workshops at the McKee Building at The Ranch:

  • January 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Timnath Room
  • February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Timnath Room
  • March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Room
  • April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Room
  • May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Room

Please note, you must be enrolled in 4-H prior to participating in workshops.

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