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  • From: Nerissa Rivera <nerissa.rivera AT duke.edu>
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  • Subject: [ocba] Mentoring and Google map
  • Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:14:29 +0000

Where is the Google Map. When out on Web page and couldn't find it . Would
really like to find a mentor close by!!

Nerissa Rivera

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1. Re: Mentoring and Google Map (Lewis Cauble)
2. Re: Honeybees for UNC Biology (David Langham)
3. Re: Honeybees for UNC Biology (Catherine Adamson)


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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:20:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Lewis Cauble <lewis AT hivebody.com>
Subject: Re: [ocba] Mentoring and Google Map
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I also forgot to mention that the google map is not the only option when it
comes to finding a mentor.? Simply sending a message to the list explaining
what you are looking for should work.? Standing up at the next meeting and
asking for a mentor should also work.
?
As in all other aspects of beekeeping, there is more than one way to skin a
cat.
?
Okay...No more emails from me today.
?
Lewis



On March 16, 2012 at 9:47 AM Lewis Cauble <lewis AT hivebody.com> wrote:


> Hello All,
> With bee school winding down and new packages on the way, it's time to
> get serious?about?our mentoring program.?Folks who already have bees
> and had a mentor to help them along the path understand how important
> these relationships are.? I believe a new beekeeper with a competent
> mentor has a much improved chance of success.? If you had a mentor
> that helped you get on your beekeeping feet, now is the time to pay
> off that debt.? You can't repay your mentor, but you can?pay it
> forward [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_it_forward] .
> ?
> I put together a google map to try to help folks connect.? So far I
> have been impressed with the participation.? The map includes over 60
> folks and hundreds of hives.? The map has nearly 7000 views so far.?
> We have about 13 folks who say they are willing to mentor, 10 folks
> who are looking for a mentor/bee buddy, and 40 folks who I would
> describe as "undeclared".? They have entered their location and some
> information, but have not clearly said "I will mentor"
> or "I need a mentor".
> ?
> If you have entered your information on the map, I hope you will stop
> back in and read over what you have entered.? If you are willing to
> mentor, say that in your description.? If you are looking for a mentor
> or a bee buddy, say that in your description.? Also, please check your
> location and verify that your placemarker is still in the correct
> location.? I believe some may have been inadvertantly moved around as folks
> were editing the map.
> ?
> The map may be found
> athttp://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213654524739524945979.0004b61e92
> 8fae4542d0d&msa=0
> ?
> If you need help, I'll do my best.
> ?
> Thanks,
> ?
> Lewis
> ?
> ?
>

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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:41:58 -0400
From: David Langham <davidlangham5 AT gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [ocba] Honeybees for UNC Biology
To: Lewis Cauble <lewis AT hivebody.com>
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Catherine (and Lewis),
I can help you with this if you would like. Unfortunately, I do not have any
extra bees this year so if you can get your hands on some bees, I would be
glad to help. I had an observation hive in my living room for a number of
years and I also helped with the observation hive at the Museum of Life and
Science for a number of years.
Thanks,
David

On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Lewis Cauble <lewis AT hivebody.com> wrote:

> **
>
> I don't have much experience either, but I did get to play with the 5
> frame observation hive at Chestnut Ridge for a couple of years. Chris
> Richmond is currently taking that one on. It's actually outside so
> it's easier to maintain. It gets stocked in the spring and the bees
> are removed in October (unless the colony has already collapsed).
> Hive beetles were certainly an issue . Keeping it covered with
> something to keep the light out when not in use seems to be important
> as well. Having a support hive that you can pull resources from as
> needed is important as well
>
>
>
> Hopefully others with good experience will chime in.
>
>
>
> Lewis
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On March 16, 2012 at 8:51 AM Catherine Adamson
> <cadamson AT alumni.unc.edu>
> wrote:
>
> I think I'm closest and I'd love the chance to help my alma mater
> out. I don't have any experience with observation hives, tho. Can
> y'all clue me in to major issues, besides being too small to forage well?
>
> Catherine
> On Mar 16, 2012 8:44 AM, "Lewis Cauble" < lewis AT hivebody.com > wrote:
>
> Hello Beekeepers,
>
> I need some help! UNC Biology has a 3 frame observation hive that
> they would like to get re-established. I gave them 3 frames about 4
> years ago and installed them. I went back about 2 years ago and sold
> them another 3 frames and installed them. It's time for a new batch
> of 3 frames and I was wondering if someone who lives closer to to UNC
> would be willing to work with them on this.
>
>
>
> The observation hive is in a basement classroom so installing them
> invloves hopping down in to a window well (seems like the window well
> is about 6 feet deep) and having someone hand you the hive through the
> window. Install the bees outside, then pass the observation hive back
> through to the inside.
>
>
>
> The folks that I have dealt with down there are super gracious and
> very appreciative. They say that the bees are a favorite of their
> students and do make quite an impression on them. All I have done so
> far is simply deliver the bees and let them deal with them. I believe
> if someone did a few checks per year, they may be able to extend the
> life of the hive past one or two years. The 3 frame observation hive
> is tough for the bees to sustain.
>
>
>
> Any takers? Please contact Cathy Lohmann at clohmann AT email.unc.edu to
> set it up. I'd also like to know that it has been handled so just let
> me know so I can mark it off of my list.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Lewis
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:45:16 -0400
From: Catherine Adamson <cadamson AT alumni.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: [ocba] Honeybees for UNC Biology
To: "Daw, Larry (Environment Health & Safety)" <JLDAW AT ehs.unc.edu>
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Larry, better for you to take it on, then. I actually work at Duke right now
and wouldn't be able to check on the hive on weekdays most of the time.

Catherine

On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Daw, Larry (Environment Health & Safety) <
JLDAW AT ehs.unc.edu> wrote:

> Catherine,****
>
> ** **
>
> I live in Chatham County and am active in the club there. I lurk on
> your listserv and have been successful sitting on my hands when it
> comes to getting involved there.****
>
> ** **
>
> I have bees at two locations here in Chapel Hill and work at UNC (see
> below). I?m around campus during the week and am thinking that maybe
> I could help some with the observation hive. And I don?t have any
> experience with them either. I suspect the biggest efforts would be
> to maintain adequate food for them given their limited ability to
> forage (as you mentioned). An occasional new queen might also be
> useful.****
>
> ** **
>
> I?m on my 8th or 9th year of beekeeping (would really need to think to
> know for sure) so I?ve been around the block at least some.****
>
> ** **
>
> Honestly, I?m not so sure the ?team? management approach really works
> that well with regard to beekeeping, but maybe we could find a way to
> make it
> work.****
>
> ** **
>
> If you are interested, we can do a back and forth with emails, or we
> could try and meet one day and talk. We could even do it up there at
> the observation hive. My schedule is very flexible, but generally
> limited to
> 8-5 during weekdays.****
>
> ** **
>
> Lastly, I?ve taken the live and let die approach to my bees and don?t
> use pesticides. I?m reasonably successful. I would hope the
> observation hive could be run in that manner, but suspect it will be a
> science experiment and time will tell.****
>
> ** **
>
> Let me know your thoughts, email or give me a call.****
>
> ** **
>
> Larry Daw, L.G.
> Geophysicist/Licensed Geologist
> The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of
> Environment, Health & Safety
> 1120 Estes Drive Extension
> Campus Box 1650
> Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1650
> (919) 962-6666
> (919) 883-7019 Mobile
> (919) 962-0227 Fax
> JLDAW AT ehs.unc.edu
> http://ehs.unc.edu/ ****
>
> *From:* ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:
> ocba-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] *On Behalf Of *Catherine Adamson
> *Sent:* Friday, March 16, 2012 8:52 AM
> *To:* Lewis Cauble
> *Cc:* ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
> *Subject:* Re: [ocba] Honeybees for UNC Biology****
>
> ** **
>
> I think I'm closest and I'd love the chance to help my alma mater out.
> I don't have any experience with observation hives, tho. Can y'all
> clue me in to major issues, besides being too small to forage well?
> ****
>
> Catherine****
>
> On Mar 16, 2012 8:44 AM, "Lewis Cauble" <lewis AT hivebody.com>
> wrote:****
>
> Hello Beekeepers, ****
>
> I need some help! UNC Biology has a 3 frame observation hive that
> they would like to get re-established. I gave them 3 frames about 4
> years ago and installed them. I went back about 2 years ago and sold
> them another 3 frames and installed them. It's time for a new batch
> of 3 frames and I was wondering if someone who lives closer to to UNC
> would be willing to work with them on this. ****
>
> ****
>
> The observation hive is in a basement classroom so installing them
> invloves hopping down in to a window well (seems like the window well
> is about 6 feet deep) and having someone hand you the hive through the
> window. Install the bees outside, then pass the observation hive back
> through to the inside. ****
>
> ****
>
> The folks that I have dealt with down there are super gracious and
> very appreciative. They say that the bees are a favorite of their
> students and do make quite an impression on them. All I have done so
> far is simply deliver the bees and let them deal with them. I believe
> if someone did a few checks per year, they may be able to extend the
> life of the hive past one or two years. The 3 frame observation hive
> is tough for the bees to
> sustain.****
>
> ****
>
> Any takers? Please contact Cathy Lohmann at clohmann AT email.unc.edu to
> set it up. I'd also like to know that it has been handled so just let
> me know so I can mark it off of my list. ****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks,****
>
> ****
>
> Lewis****
>
>
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