Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild

PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza!

Join us for an educational weekend about bees and beekeeping. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, and sessions for all experience levels. The event runs from July 18 to 19, featuring various tracks and lunch provided. Registration costs $25 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday, or $60 for the whole weekend....

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild : PSBA Summer Picnic and Penn State Extension Bee Extravaganza! Join us for an educational weekend about bees and beekeeping. Activities include hands-on demonstrations, the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association Summer Picnic, and sessions for all experienc…

At the Guild’s first apiary session for our 2026 Intro to Urban Beekeeping, at the Guild’s apiary at Awbury Arboretum and at Anna Bee's Honey (shown) in South Philly, we had about 15 aspiring beekeepers/bee enthusiasts from 9-12 pm this past Saturday. The day started off a bit cool and windy - not ideal for beekeeping - but it warmed up and we were able to dig into the hives and take a look at some decidedly less than optimal colonies and then a thriving colony. We also did mite counts and applied some Formic since the weather was just right for that. A lot to learn in three hours. We’re looking forward to the next apiary session in June. Interested in learning with us? Stay tuned for future classes - this one was sold out.

Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild member Amelia Mraz of partnered with a Temple graduate student to explore how therapeutic beekeeping may help older adults build confidence, connection and emotional wellness.

https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-05-26/therapeutic-beekeeping-offers-older-adults-new-path-mental-wellness