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Aiden Wood, … Bryan Henn16

Jun 26

Looking for Nucs, colonies, or swarms to start up my hives

And we only sell bees to members and we are $20 less the woods bee co. for a 5 frame nuc. Bryan Henn

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Looking for Nucs, colonies, or swarms to start up my hives

And we only sell bees to members and we are $20 less the woods bee co. for a 5 frame nuc. Bryan Henn

Jun 26

Charlie Garrott, … Bryan Henn6

May 22

Doing Snelgrove splits this weekend - could use some help!

The split makes the queen. Once they have some capped brood, you isolate the Snelgrove split from the

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Doing Snelgrove splits this weekend - could use some help!

The split makes the queen. Once they have some capped brood, you isolate the Snelgrove split from the

May 22

Ariana Wood, … Charlie Garrott7

12:29 AM

Extra Virgin Queen

Its your call! Charlie Garrott 360-280-5609 On Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 7:20 PM S. Monson <neverinirons@

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Extra Virgin Queen

Its your call! Charlie Garrott 360-280-5609 On Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 7:20 PM S. Monson <neverinirons@

12:29 AM

Jul 3

Thurston County Bee Booth Rebuild Volunteering

Happy Friday! We have added a new signup for volunteering to help prep/paint the booth, install 2

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Thurston County Bee Booth Rebuild Volunteering

Happy Friday! We have added a new signup for volunteering to help prep/paint the booth, install 2

Jul 3

Joe Ridenhour, … S. Monson9

Jul 1

Instavap Lite OA Vaporizer, Ridgid battery setup

Status on my swarm if you're interested. I managed to talk my wife through it. She rallied.

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Instavap Lite OA Vaporizer, Ridgid battery setup

Status on my swarm if you're interested. I managed to talk my wife through it. She rallied.

Jul 1

Jordan McCain, Charlie Garrott2

Jul 1

Jordan: If the bees stay in your swarm catch hive, they likely have a queen. If they don't have a

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Jordan: If the bees stay in your swarm catch hive, they likely have a queen. If they don't have a

Jul 1

Jun 30

Last day for bulk jar orders!

if interested, please fill out form today 6/30. Nathan will be sending in the order tomorrow! The

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Last day for bulk jar orders!

if interested, please fill out form today 6/30. Nathan will be sending in the order tomorrow! The

Jun 30

Jun 19

Bee Field Day / Pollinator Fest at Wood's Bees from 10-2

See attached flyer. Say hi to Mohan and me at the OBA Booth! Location: 919 W Reynolds Ave. Centralia,

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Bee Field Day / Pollinator Fest at Wood's Bees from 10-2

See attached flyer. Say hi to Mohan and me at the OBA Booth! Location: 919 W Reynolds Ave. Centralia,

Jun 19

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T2

Jun 16

My apiary update

Great update! Jordan suggested doing an OA treatment during a full brood break. That way, no mites

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My apiary update

Great update! Jordan suggested doing an OA treatment during a full brood break. That way, no mites

Jun 16

Nathan Allan, … Lynn Phillipi5

Jun 16

We need YOUR bulk honey!

Perfect. Thank you. Have a great day! Lynn Phillipi 360-470-3979 Elma, WA On Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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We need YOUR bulk honey!

Perfect. Thank you. Have a great day! Lynn Phillipi 360-470-3979 Elma, WA On Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Jun 16

Charlie Garrott, … Kristina T3

Jun 5

Exciting day in northeast Olympia

The baby alpaca is adorable! You're a great writer, Charlie! I felt like I was there. Great job

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Exciting day in northeast Olympia

The baby alpaca is adorable! You're a great writer, Charlie! I felt like I was there. Great job

Jun 5

May 27

New Signup Dates for Apiary Education.

Happy Wednesday! We have 3 new Apiary education events now on the members only calendar. The

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New Signup Dates for Apiary Education.

Happy Wednesday! We have 3 new Apiary education events now on the members only calendar. The

May 27

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T2

May 22

Snelgrove inspection - day 32

Congratulations! On Fri, May 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM Charlie Garrott <charlie...@gmail.com>

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Snelgrove inspection - day 32

Congratulations! On Fri, May 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM Charlie Garrott <charlie...@gmail.com>

May 22

Matthew Dickey, … S. Monson8

May 22

Delicious sugar for bees at a steeply discounted price! ($5 for about 5 gallons)

Yes, thank you for the sugar hookup. Much appreciated. On Thu, May 21, 2026 at 18:29 William Baker

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Delicious sugar for bees at a steeply discounted price! ($5 for about 5 gallons)

Yes, thank you for the sugar hookup. Much appreciated. On Thu, May 21, 2026 at 18:29 William Baker

May 22

Jordan Bramwell

May 20

Hey everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I expect to have queens available starting the second

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Hey everyone! I wanted to let you all know that I expect to have queens available starting the second

May 20

Charlie Garrott, … Ariana Wood3

May 14

Varroa conference at WSDA/WSU Pollinator Lab – Othello, WA

Ditto…. thank you Charlie for sharing all the great information! On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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Varroa conference at WSDA/WSU Pollinator Lab – Othello, WA

Ditto…. thank you Charlie for sharing all the great information! On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM

May 14

Bryan Henn, … Dejh Salyers5

May 5

Please keep us posted :) I'm in the same boat as Tyler! On Tue, May 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM Nathan

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Please keep us posted :) I'm in the same boat as Tyler! On Tue, May 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM Nathan

May 5

Nicole Warren, … Nathan Allan5

May 5

Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 3 updates in 2 topics

I would love to see the Demaree Method explained more too. Dawn Beck has a presentation on it. We

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Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 3 updates in 2 topics

I would love to see the Demaree Method explained more too. Dawn Beck has a presentation on it. We

May 5

Charlie Garrott

Apr 21

Snelgrove et. al.

I called in a little help today - Jordan Bramwell came and worked my hives with me. He is offering

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Snelgrove et. al.

I called in a little help today - Jordan Bramwell came and worked my hives with me. He is offering

Apr 21

Charlie Garrott, S. Monson2

Apr 20

splits - change in plans, big learning

I'm learning a lot from this email thread, thank you. We should get a Signal chat going or

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splits - change in plans, big learning

I'm learning a lot from this email thread, thank you. We should get a Signal chat going or

Apr 20

Joe Ridenhour, … Nathan Allan4

Apr 17

Hive Upper entrance issues.

I already did the flip and have a queen excluder in place. She's got a real good pattern now in

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Hive Upper entrance issues.

I already did the flip and have a queen excluder in place. She's got a real good pattern now in

Apr 17

Bryan Henn, William Baker2

Apr 11

How much are you asking? On Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 12:49 PM Bryan Henn <bryan...@gmail.com> wrote

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How much are you asking? On Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 12:49 PM Bryan Henn <bryan...@gmail.com> wrote

Apr 11

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T2

Mar 6

Upcoming WSU Beekeeping classes

Thank you! On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM Charlie Garrott <charlie...@gmail.com> wrote:

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Upcoming WSU Beekeeping classes

Thank you! On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM Charlie Garrott <charlie...@gmail.com> wrote:

Mar 6

Matt, S. Monson2

Mar 1

Club Apiary working session 3/1/26 1230-230pm

Thanks for the invite. I'm out of town for a bit. Next time. Have fun! On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 17

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Club Apiary working session 3/1/26 1230-230pm

Thanks for the invite. I'm out of town for a bit. Next time. Have fun! On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 17

Mar 1

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T2

Feb 10

Midwinter candy board and slider board inspections

Looks great! Congrats on the success! Kristina On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM Charlie Garrott <

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Midwinter candy board and slider board inspections

Looks great! Congrats on the success! Kristina On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM Charlie Garrott <

Feb 10

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T2

Jan 13

Bees flying today and bringing in pollen! (filbert? alder?)

Mine were too! It is so fun to see. I have no clue what it is from though. Unfortunately, only 1 out

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Bees flying today and bringing in pollen! (filbert? alder?)

Mine were too! It is so fun to see. I have no clue what it is from though. Unfortunately, only 1 out

Jan 13

Steve Messman, … Tyler Kuenzi8

12/23/25

Moisture in the hive

I am only a first-year beekeeper, so my words are not anything to hang your hat on. But in the

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Moisture in the hive

I am only a first-year beekeeper, so my words are not anything to hang your hat on. But in the

12/23/25

Charlie Garrott

12/18/25

Below is a message I posted on Mt. Baker Bees to get advice on putting in candy boards and the

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Below is a message I posted on Mt. Baker Bees to get advice on putting in candy boards and the

12/18/25

11/24/25

What Colors Bees See

Attached is a document, the product of a conversation between Rebekah Lee of the Mt. Baker Bees

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What Colors Bees See

Attached is a document, the product of a conversation between Rebekah Lee of the Mt. Baker Bees

11/24/25

Nathan Allan, Charlie Garrott2

10/15/25

Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic

I will watch you do one at Thanksgiving and one at Christmas Charlie Garrott From: Nathan Allan <

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Re: [OBA Discussions] Digest for oba-discussions@olympiabeekeepers.org - 1 update in 1 topic

I will watch you do one at Thanksgiving and one at Christmas Charlie Garrott From: Nathan Allan <

10/15/25

Charlie Garrott, Kristina T4

10/14/25

Multiple ways to do beekeeping. 😊 My hives did survive last winter. We shall see about this year.

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Multiple ways to do beekeeping. 😊 My hives did survive last winter. We shall see about this year.

10/14/25

9/21/25

Honey to sell at nisqually event 27th

Hey everyone. The club honey is almost gone so it's a perfect oppurtunity to sell yours at the

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Honey to sell at nisqually event 27th

Hey everyone. The club honey is almost gone so it's a perfect oppurtunity to sell yours at the

9/21/25

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