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The Scioto Valley Beekeepers is dedicated to assisting current and future beekeepers in Pickaway County and the surrounding areas in Ohio. Our mission is to promote public awareness of the benefits, necessity, and value of the honeybee throughout human existence.
This page was last updated: November 19, 2014
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The Poyner bee yard during a light rain. In the middle left hand side of the picture you can see a bee flying.
Bill Huhman's awesome picture!
Marty Smiths English Garden Hive
Not where the swarm was supposed to be.
A swarm moving into a swarm trap.
A beautiful swarm. Photo by Desiree Poynor
Have beekeeping pictures you would like to share. Please send them to Dan Williams at pine_ridge_farms@yahoo.com
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There is an old tradition among beekeepers to “Tell the Bees” whenever a change happens in the beekeepers family. We lost our friend, Dan Cottrell on September 15, 2013. He was a successful beekeeper for several years in Pickaway County, Vice President of Scioto Valley Beekeepers and helped with the honey extraction demonstrations at the Lithopolis Honey Fest for the last four years. Dan also designed the club’s logo. He will be sadly missed by a host of family and friends.
Ken and Lori Edmonds daughter helping on a swarm call. 
New beekeepers learning how to install package bees. Their bee suits will never be this white again. 
A 3-evening course will be held April 8, 22 and 29 for anyone wishing to learn more about beekeeping and starting their own hive(s). The classes will start at 6:30 p.m. in Circleville. The cost of $50 includes a workbook, instructional materials and a one-year membership in the Scioto Valley Beekeepers Association. Participants also will have the opportunity to receive instruction in an active beeyard. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Call 740-477-2393 to register.
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