Everything is currently on schedule for spring. For nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport. Most morning before 10 am can be scheduled for nucs and hives, and later times can be arranged. *Packages have specific days and times below.
- Late March Packages Bees: Tuesday evening, March 21, 7pm-9pm OR Wednesday morning, March 22, 7am-noon at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA. We will have supplies and feed available during pickup if you need to purchase anything.
- Early April Package Bees: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA: Saturday, April 8, 6am-10am. (depending on timing, may also be available Friday evening). Pickup at Nicholson, PA, at convenient parking area in Nicholson, right along route 11: Saturday, April 8, 5pm-8pm (if you need earlier, let us know as we may be in a nearby bee yard prior to that). Let us know at least 48 hours prior if you want us to bring along any supplies to purchase.
- Mid April Overwintered “PA Carniolan” Nucs: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting week of April 10. Nicholson, PA Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm
- April 22 Beekeeping Class: 9am start at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA
- Late April Carniolan Nucs: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting April 28 (small weather delay by a few days). Nicholson, PA Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm
- Starter Hive Specials: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting April 28
- May Carniolan Package Bees: Pickup at Nicholson, PA Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm
- *If you have any questions about your order, additions, or special requests, feel free to give us a call or send us a message.