Monday, April 30, 2012

[TheUWfarm] UW Farm Fundraiser: Have Fun, Support the Farm

Dear Friend of UW Student Farm,

The UW Student Farm is excited to invite you join us for an evening of dancing, food, and fun, in support of the UW Student Farm!

From 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Saturday, May 12, the student farmers would like to treat you, your friends, and family to a delicious dinner, square dancing, and live music by local bluegrass band, Honey Nettle. There will also be an exciting silent auction with items from the UW Bookstore, Sutra, Molly Moon's, Tilth, Araya's, and many more!


Tickets are $40 for the public; $15 for students and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/242729
All proceeds go towards the continued establishment of our new production site near the Center for Urban Horticulture.


We look forwards to seeing you on Saturday, May 12 at the University Heights Community Center!

University Heights Community Center
5031 University Way NE,
Seattle, WA 98105

Festivities will run from 5:30 - 9:30 pm


We appreciate your support and hope to see you May 12!

UW Student Farm


[TheUWfarm] Fundraiser Donations Needed!

Hey Farmers!

As you may know, the Farm is holding a Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12th to help support the continued growth and functioning of the Farm. To purchase tickets, please visit the website.

We are in need of some donations and lent items for the night of the event. If you think that you could lend or donate any of the following items, please email Mollie at mollietarte@gmail.com ASAP. All lent items will be labeled with your name, and will be returned to you as soon as possible after the event. 

Donations Needed:
A bottle of wine or beer
A large quantity of some foodstuff (i.e. Olive oil)

Lent Items Needed:
1. Plates- large and small sizes
2. Utensils
3. Cups (mason jars work too)
4. Large Serving dishes (something that would fit 6-12 servings)
5. Serving Utensils (salad tongs, big serving spoons and forks)
6. Salad bowls (to fit multiple servings)
7. Bread baskets
8. Coffee mugs
9. Wine openers
10. Large tablecloths
11. A microphone
12. Clipboards
13. Tables
14. Plastic tubs (for busing dishes)
15. A podium
(All donated items will be labeled with your name in some way (i.e. masking tape), and be must delivered/picked up before the day of the event)

Thanks everyone!

Mollie

[TheUWfarm] Get To Know The Co-op!

Hi All! 

The UW Student Food Co-op is holding a meeting this Wednesday (May 2) for anyone interested to come learn about where we've been and where we're going! Curious to learn about our accomplishments and challenges over the past 2.5 years? Want to get involved in efforts to build a sustainable food future on campus? Like free food? Then come join us for an evening of learning, engagement, and fun! 

And please visit our website http://uwsfc.com/ for more information on the project.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The UWSFC 


Friday, April 27, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Pizza Bake today!

Hey everyone,
Don't forget to stop by the farm at some point to make some pizza and hang out! 
 Bring a topping to share if you can, from 3:30-6 we'll be down there munchin away!


Best,
Julia

Thursday, April 26, 2012

[TheUWfarm] compost party! the best kind of party...

Hey Farmers! I know many of you are looking forward to the fantastic pizza bake tomorrow going on from 3:30-6!! mmmm...
 
But I wanted to let you all know that you can have farm fun BEFORE the pizza bake even starts! How, you ask?
 
We are going to be building compost piles tomorrow at 12:30! Composting is a pillar of sustainable agriculture. If you're interested in learning about building compost piles, or just interested in helping out, then come out to the Bonanty Greenhouse tomorrow at starting at 12:30! Hope to see you there!
 
-Ross

[TheUWfarm] FeelGood UW Earth Dinner

Hello UW Farm members,

A UW student organization called FeelGood is hosting an "Earth Dinner"
sponsored by Organic Valley next Monday, April 30 at 5:30pm at the
Burke Museum. The event will kick off with a wonderful panel of
speakers, including Stephen Bezruchka (Global Health) and Erika
Blacksher (Bioethics
 and Humanities), to get us thinking about
"Food, Health, and Social Justice." Following the panel, we will be
hosting a grilled cheese sandwich feed for FREE. All
guests will also be welcome to tour the Burke Museum's current exhibit
"Hungry Planet: What the world eats."

Attached is a flyer with more specific information! Hope to see you all there.

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/198306146945426/




Peace, Love, and Cheese,

Amanda Tran
FeelGood UW Co-Founder
VP/Membership Coordinator



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Amanda Tran
UW Undergraduate
Anthropology Major
 




 



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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Can you help us out? (It's easy, I promise)

Hey Farmers!

As you may know, our 5 Generations of Farmers Fundraiser is less than THREE WEEKS AWAY!  We're pretty excited, but in order for it to be a big success, we need YOUR help to get the word out.

Here are three quick, simple ways you can help us spread the word and raise funds for the farm:
  1. On Facebook? Please 'like' and 'share' our "Five Generations of Farmers" Event
  2. Involved in other UW Organizations and Committees? Network! Invite 'em to come and join in the fun! We'd love to have 'em!
  3. Know of a community Bulletin Board that is naked Without our AWESOME Event Flyer: It's conveniently attached to this email. 

Many, many thanks to all of you who keep the farm growing!

Vision Team

(PS If you haven't bought your ticket for this guaranteed good time, you can buy it right here.)

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Premier Conservation Event

Hey everyone- check out this cool event at town hall in June!
I'll be there!

Julia


 
 
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John Edel, a Chicago entrepreneur, has transformed an abandoned meatpacking facility into the nation's first vertical farm. His goal is to bring large-scale, net-zero-waste food production right into the middle of the city.
 

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Joe Roman, a biologist at University of Vermont, believes we can best tackle outbreaks of non-native species by serving them up—for dinner.
 

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[TheUWfarm] PIZZA BAKE FRIDAY!

Hey all you farming friends!

Guess what's happening on Friday? Yes, thats right, a cobb oven pizza bake! Guaranteed to be buckets and bunches of fun even if it is raining! Come on down to the Botany Greenhouse space from 3:30 to 6pm to make some pizza, hang out in the dirt, say hi to some friends, maybe meet some new people! Please bring a topping to share or a $5 donation.

Can't wait to see you all! Happy week 5 everyone - you're almost halfway done!

Cheers,

Bennett

Thursday, April 19, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Hungry for Knowledge event

Hungry for Knowledge  
 
You are cordially invited to 
An evening with the UW Department of Anthropology
Thursday, April 26
6 to 8 PM
The Burke Museum

6 to 6:30 PM  Meet and greet. Food and wine served, including traditional  Coast Salish foods

6:30 to 6:45 Program begins with welcoming remarks from Bettina Shell- Duncan (Chair, Anthropology) and introductory comments on  the museum exhibits, Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, and  Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of Puget  Sound by Peter Lape (Anthropology and Burke Museum)

6:45 to 8:00 Exhibits open for viewing with Salish Bounty exhibit curators  Warren KingGeorge (Muckleshoot/Upper Skagit Indian Tribe),  Elizabeth Swanaset (Nooksack/Cowichan/Laq'amel Tribe), and  Peter Lape on hand for questions

This event is free and space is limited; RSVP is required no later than
April 19 by email to anthrsvp@u.washington.edu or by phone to
206.543.5240.

The Burke Museum is adjacent to the main entrance of the University of Washington campus at NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE. Parking will be available at the museum. Be sure to stop at the gatehouse and let them know you are on campus for the "Hungry for Knowledge" event.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

[TheUWfarm] 5 Generations of Farmers Fundraiser

Hello Farmers!

Just another reminder about the fundraiser the Farm is having on Saturday, May 12th! If you haven't done so already, please be sure to invite all your friends and family to what is sure to be an extremely "fun"-draiser. There will be live music and square dancing, as well as a silent auction and a tasty dinner. 

To purchase your ticket, please visit our website http://students.washington.edu/uwfarm/ and follow the instructions listed on the homepage. 

***Are you an artist or craftsperson? Would you be interested in donating a piece of your work for our silent auction? Of course you would? Great! Please email Mollie at mtarte1@uw.edu for more information. We will reimburse you for the cost of materials, provided your item makes at least that much. 


Sunday, April 15, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Farm Summer Classes!

Hey folks,

Did you know there are some awesome farm summer classes to take? It's true! If you're going to be around this summer, what better way than to spent it getting your boots dirty in the sunshine?! Summer quarter registration is ongoing over the next couple weeks and if you're looking for something fun and excellent to add to your schedule here are some suggestions.


BIOL 240 The Urban Farm (sln: 14101)
Elizabeth Wheat will be teaching the 3 credit course the urban farm, which examines the understanding of the ecological connections between food production, human health, and planetary sustainability. Teaches basic skills needed for food production in urban areas and the ethics behind sustainable urban agriculture, including a hands-on component on the farm at the biology greenhouse.

BIOL 399 Beekeeping Internship (sln: 10463)
Evan Sugden is the man in the know when it comes to bees. He's been a beekeeper for more years than I've been alive and is an excellent hands-on teacher. Not only will you learn the basics of beekeeping, you will learn about the biology and study of honey bees, native bees, and pollinators in general. Last years internship was a blast and I've been a bee lover ever since. Pics here: www.flikr.com/photos/beeinterns


There are many more topics that are usually involved with the farm including anthropology, environmental studies, psychology, biology, etc.! We are always willing to give tours to classes, so pester your professors to get you guys outside with the growing things.

Cheers,

Jamie Bass
Bee Team Coordinator


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Thursday, April 12, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Permaculture class notice from UW alumni

Hey Farmers,

Check out this awesome permaculture class!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Lucas Meserve <lucas.meserve@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Subject: Permaculture class notice from UW alumni
To: Rae Moore <raelou@uw.edu>, Mollie Tarte <mollietarte@gmail.com>


Hi Rae and Mollie,
I am a UW alumni and was involved with the farm a few years ago. I think you and the other people involved at the farm would be interested in this class on permaculture hedgerows (see below). Would you be willing to post this on your mailing list?

Please note that there are work trade (at Jenny Pell's urban permaculture site) and scholarship opportunities available.

I will be the hands on coordinator for the course so feel free to contact me with any questions.

Hedgerows - May 18th to May 20th, 2012

A hedgerow is a beautiful, functional and biologically diverse feature in many rural, suburban, and urban landscapes. These multi-tiered collections of trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, flowers and herbs create bountiful borders for fields, waterways, and city lots. During this three day workshop you will learn to design and establish different types of hedgerows for:

  • soil stabilization
  • insectaries and nectaries
  • biodiverse habitat for wildlife
  • windbreaks
  • abundant and delicious food for people
  • privacy screens
  • beauty and fragrance
  • noise reduction
  • income potential
  • ... and more!

We will explore concepts of soil preparation, plant selection, planting techniques, irrigation, and ways to reduce maintenance, with ample time for understanding budgets, phase planning, and time-lines.  Each day includes classroom theory, design, and easy-to-replicate hands-on hedgerow projects.

Course fee includes farm lunch, snacks, materials for hands-on projects, and a student handbook with resources and explanations. Optional evening lectures and slide shows on Friday and Saturday nights are also included.

We have a limited number of partial scholarships, barter, and work-trade opportunities available.  Please contact us for details, and include work-trade skills and barter items!

Details
Instructors: Jude Hobbs & Jenny Pell
Dates: Friday, May 18th to Sunday, May 20th
Maximum class size: 17
Location: Portland, Oregon

Sign up: http://www.manav.org/courses/

Best wishes,
Lucas Meserve


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: [cascadeharvest] Upcoming Farm Bill Presentation/Workshop - Sunday Apr 15 in Seattle (Ballard)

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I haven't seen this on the list yet and thought it might be of interest. 
Cheers,
Arwen

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Subject: [cascadeharvest] Upcoming Farm Bill Presentation/Workshop - Sunday Feb 15 in Seattle (Ballard)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:47:41 -0400 (EDT)
From: jfl19@q.com
Reply-To: jfl19@q.com
To: cascadeharvest@lists.cascadeharvest.org


Hello Everyone,

The Northwest Farm Bill Action Group is hosting a "Farm Bill 101" educational workshop this weekend at the

Ballard Branch Library (5614 22nd Avenue Northwest  Seattle, WA 98107) in their large meeting room on Sunday,

April 15th, from 2:00-4:00.  Please spread the word!  We would love to have as many people as possible join us for this interactive and educational workshop.  We will also host similar workshops on May 10 and June 17.

We've attached a flyer with some information (feel free to print and disperse).  Also, if you would like us to present at your organization, please let us know at farmbill@seattleglobaljustice.org.

Hope to see you there!

[TheUWfarm] Ready... Set... Organize! (RSO) workshop on campus, April 21st

Hello UW Farm! My name is Anshika and I wanted to invite the farm community to join an event on campus that I'm very excited about, and that I think you have much to offer to, about called RSO (Ready... Set... Organize!) on April 21st. The goal is to celebrate the history and diversity of activism on campus, and to share the wealth of organizing knowledge and skills we have as students. The UW Farm has always been one of the most proactive and energized communities of students I've ever worked with, and hope some of you will be able to join us for the summit! Below are details for the event, feel free to contact me (or Katie Stultz, contact info below) with any questions.

RSO: Ready, Set, Organize: A summit for student organizing - Saturday, April 21st, 10:30-5pm, Savery Hall 260, UW
Throughout the University of Washington's 150 year history, student activism has been a rich part of the campus culture and experience. RSO: Ready, Set, Organize is a summit to celebrate UW's history of student activism and to provide workshops and trainings to teach students how to organize on the UW campus. The event is a part of the HuskyFest celebrations for the UW's 150th Anniversary.  The workshops will cover methods, tactics, and all ranges of organizing including; volunteer recruitment and retention,  using non-violent direct action, creating a campaign plan, how to navigate the University bureaucracy, and a non traditional workshop called "What every campus organizer can learn from Harry Potter".

The event will also feature Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata (WashPIRG Chapter chair 1974), and Garry Owens, Seattle Neighborhood Projects Fund (Black Student Union founding member.

Come learn about the past, present, and future of student organizing on the UW Campus by registering here: http://tinyurl.com/readysetorganize! Email Katie Stultz, kstultz@uw.edu for more information or check out the website: readysetorganize.wordpress.com, twitter @RSOrganize or Facebook.

Much love,

Anshika

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: [cagj-fjp] David Montgomery "Dirt author" speaking at Sustainable NE Seattle April 19th

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Hey farmers!
David Montgomery is a professor here at UW. He is a strong advocate
for soil conservation and restoration. He speaks directly to the
importants of our soil building practices at the UW farm. I recommend
checking his lecture out!

enjoy,
Ross


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From: Heather Day <hred2011@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Subject: [cagj-fjp] David Montgomery "Dirt author" speaking at
Sustainable NE Seattle April 19th
To: Food Justice Project list-serve Project list-serve
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From: "John Samaras" <jsamaras@earthlink.net>
Date: April 9, 2012 5:45:28 PM PDT
To: <seattlegoodfood@googlegroups.com>
Subject: {seattlegoodfood} David Montgomery speaking at Sustainable NE
Seattle April 19th

please share with your friends in NE Seattle (or any others interested):

..for all foodies interested in soil & soil restoration…

David Montgomery will be speaking about his recent book "Dirt" and his
upcoming book on soil restoration at Sustainable NE Seattle's General
meeting:
http://sustainableneseattle.ning.com/events/april-general-meeting-david-montgomery-author-of-dirt-soil-restor
Thursday April 19th, 2012 (see link above for details)
6:30pm             social, tea & snacks
7:00pm             program start

MacArthur Fellow David R. Montgomery is the author of Dirt: The
Erosion of Civilizations, King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of
Salmon,
and the forthcoming The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates
Noah's Flood.
A professor in the Department of Earth & Space Sciences at the
University of Washington,
Montgomery will talk about how his wife's gardening habit led them to
realize how soil restoration
could help humanity overcome some of the most daunting challenges of
the 21st century.

see you there!

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[TheUWfarm] Bee Work Party Saturday @ 2pm

Hey folks!

Despite our current population of bees not making it through the winter, we've got a whole new set coming in soon and we need to get things ready for them! We've got frames to makes, hive parts to paint, observation hive to clean and prepare, bee shed to organize, and trellises to work on. Whew!

If we're really lucky and maybe do a special kind of dance we'll be graced with as much good weather this weekend as we had last weekend, but if not be aware that we will be working outdoors. You may get dirt/ paint/ hive junk on your clothes so dress appropriately!

Work party is starting around 2pm up near the bee shed (near the compost bins/botany greenhouse) and will probably run until about 4 or 5-ish. If you're feeling extra shiny like me, I suggest you spend the morning (11am-2pm) joining the folks working on the CUH space. Contact Rae at raelou@uw.edu for details.

Cheers!
Jamie B.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

[TheUWfarm] UW Farm FUNDRAISER! - Can you help out?

Hello, Farmers and Farm Friends!

The UW Farm is hosting a Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12th!  This is an enormous endeavor and we are all very excited about it, because we have a lot of fun things in the works.  Since this is such a big event, we are asking you to donate a bit of your time, thought and/or skill to this project!  Below are some ways you can help out:

Put together an item for the Silent Auction
Are you an artist?  Can you sew?  Do you have a particular skill or service you can pass on to others?  Do you know someone that does? We're looking for prizes for attendees to bid on, so if you are interested donating something, please let me know ASAP at raelou@uw.edu!
A few examples: the UW Farm is planning on starting and potting up a bunch of tomato starts to bid on; last year, farm friend Erin Lau put together a package of her landscape architecture design services to be bid upon; another person put together a basket of homemade jams and canned goods.

Devise a Concoction for the Dessert Auction
We had some amazing entries for last year's fundraiser!  A theme of local ingredients is encouraged, but really so long as you put some heart in it, we would love it.  Each dessert will be accompanied by a small card that describes the treat, including any touching details you desire to include.  Please Email Bennett Rahn at rahnibennett@gmail.com if you're interested!

A Bottle of Wine!
We will be serving alcohol at the event, and we are hoping to get some contributions from the grassroots of the farm.  Perhaps you don't have the time to volunteer or to invest in making an auction item, or perhaps you know of a particularly good local wine.  Extra points if you have a few bottles of respectable, well labeled homebrew to contribute!  If you think you can contribute in this way, please email Bennett Rahn at rahnibennett@gmail.com

Help us Serve Food and Be Awesome at the Fundraiser Itself
We are catering the event ourselves, so we would love to have some volunteers!  I am unsure of the exact times as of yet, but we will need people to help cook and set up before, serve during, and clean up after the event.  Email Bennett Rahn at rahnibennett@gmail.com if you are interested in helping in this way!

Happy Spring!
Rae Moore
UW Farm Coordinator, CUH Space

Sunday, April 8, 2012

[TheUWfarm] CEP open house

Hi UW Farmers,

The Community, Environment, and Planning major is holding an open
house this Thursday, 4.12, from 3 to 5. If you are interested in
sustainable urban planning, urban systems and how they impact natural
systems, or are just generally interested in having some real agency
in your education, stop by and check us out! CEP is a
multidisciplinary major devoted to empowering students to take charge
of their education and to improving our communities and environments.

Thank you!

If you have questions, contact Maya Jacobs at maya29@uw.edu
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Friday, April 6, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Urgent Assistance

.

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Summer Job Opportunity at Heyday Farm!

Hey Farmers!

Check out these two awesome summer job opportunities on Banbridge Island's Heyday Farm- Both are paid and offer lodging! (See attached document) 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Heyday Farm <info@heydayfarm.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Farm summer job posting
To: mollietarte@gmail.com


Hi Mollie,

We are hoping to get the word out about a couple open positions at our farm this summer. Any chance you can post the openings at the farm or to the listserve?

Thanks!

Craig



Heyday Farm
heydayfarm.com

[TheUWfarm] Re: LEADERSHIP?

Hey farmers!
Just a reminder to come check out the next year's farm leadership interest meeting tonight, Thursday, April 5th at 6:00pm in the POE commons in Wallace Hall. Even if you're unsure if you want a position, it would be great to have your interest! Please bring a snack to share! See you tonight!

Bennett

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Bennett Rahn <rahnibennett@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey farmers! Happy Spring!

As the final quarter dawns and puts in our minds thoughts of moving on, summer plans, and ideas for the future, the farm is looking for next years leadership! We have a really great bunch of people heading up the goings on at the farm, but most of them are graduating, so we need some new blood! I can personally attest to how fun farm leadership is and we'd like to talk to YOU about maybe taking up the torch next year! Please come to an informational and interest potluck meeting on Thursday, April 5th at 6:00pm in the POE commons in Wallace Hall. There will be food and fun and friends and learning, so please bring and open mind and a dish to share! If you have interest in being a leader next year, but you cannot attend this meeting, please shoot me an email (rahnibennett@gmail.com) and we could meet up some other time!

Keep singing in the rain,

Bennett Rahn

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Spring Workparty!



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rae Louise Moore <raelou@uw.edu>
Date: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Subject: Spring Workparty!
To: uwfarm@uw.edu


Hello, farmers!

It's springtime!  That means the farm is a bustling place!  Our first major workparty of the new quarter is this Saturday from 11-3, so come on down for an afternoon of preparing the farm for growing lots of food!  If you have any questions, give me a call at 206 799 9462.

See you soon!
~Rae Moore
UW Farm Coordinator, CUH Space

[TheUWfarm] LEADERSHIP?

Hey farmers! Happy Spring!

As the final quarter dawns and puts in our minds thoughts of moving on, summer plans, and ideas for the future, the farm is looking for next years leadership! We have a really great bunch of people heading up the goings on at the farm, but most of them are graduating, so we need some new blood! I can personally attest to how fun farm leadership is and we'd like to talk to YOU about maybe taking up the torch next year! Please come to an informational and interest potluck meeting on Thursday, April 5th at 6:00pm in the POE commons in Wallace Hall. There will be food and fun and friends and learning, so please bring and open mind and a dish to share! If you have interest in being a leader next year, but you cannot attend this meeting, please shoot me an email (rahnibennett@gmail.com) and we could meet up some other time!

Keep singing in the rain,

Bennett Rahn

Monday, April 2, 2012

[TheUWfarm] A long overdue BEE UPDATE!

Good afternoon folks!

It's been a long time since we've have an update and I apologize for all you lovely volunteers who have wanted to get involved and haven't been able to. But now is your time!

Straight off the bat, There will be a Bee Team Meeting tomorrow April 3 @ 4PM in the Botany Greenhouse. If you're interested in working on some of the projects we've got to get done before our new swarms arrive, I highly suggest showing up! Otherwise email me ASAP.

As for the bees themselves. Well I'm sorry to say everyone but our Italian Honeybees did not last the winter. The red and blue hives got a nasty case of nosema that weakened them pretty severely and despite getting fed medicated syrup, they ended up not being able to make it. As bummed out as I am about this, it is a great learning opportunity. Evan Sugden documented the hive death and we'll be going over it trying to figure out the details of exactly what happened. We lost the hives! last winter as well and I think it demonstrates how poorly bees bred in California and shipped here do in the damp winter months. This year we've ordered some locally bred bees who hopefully will last the winter. If you're thinking "it's like local heirloom varieties of vegetables!" then you're correct!

Since our new bees are coming in soon, we've got to hurry and get our hive equipment all finished up! Yes, I finally got the lumber exchanged and it's all ready to be taken to the wood shop and made into new boxes! This needs to happen within the next couple of weeks, so we can get them painted up and ready to go before the bees arrive. Currently I have Alexa, Sweta, and Ann interested in this project, and anyone else can sign up. I'll be emailing you seperately after the meeting tomorrow.

Also, as a heads up. If anyone is interested in doing a farm internship to manage the bee team over the summer, please let me know! It will be different from the bee interns! hip class that's been advertised, which is mainly for beginner! s and will be more class-oriented this year. Instead, you'd need to have previous experience working with bees, and be interested in doing a project to get credit through the UW Student Farm, which can be anything from running statistics on parasites to creating more native pollinator habitat around the CUH and Botany Greenhouse farm spaces. The rest of your credit hours would be managing the bee team to care for the bees over the summer. Pretty Neat!

Lots more to come, thank you to everyone who has been offering time and energy to the bees! It's now the busy season, so there should be plenty to do!

Cheers,
Jamie B.