Thirty people met at the Little Theatre in Springvale on a bitterly cold night for our postponed Bee-Seasonal event

After a potluck dinner featuring lots of comfort food and honey themed cakes, we had a brief business meeting.

Our guest speaker for the evening was State Apiarist Jen Lund, who spoke about the importance of biosecurity in beekeeping. Jen led us through brief descriptions of highly contagious viruses, bacterial and pest problems that plague bees, and discussed tips and techniques for preventing the spread of health problems.

The evening ended with a raffle of donated items, most of them bee-related.