Open Hive Visit hosted at Smith Maple Farm
A visit to a local apiary offers a hands-on experience of working with bees during the final class of our six-session Beginner Beekeeping Class.
April 24th, 2021 Native Plant Walk
This moderate hike took us through a number of habitats where we discussed and studied where possible, plant species native to the Western New York region We’ll explore the value these plants contribute to their ecosystems, including how they interact with other species, such as insects, birds, and mammals. Because of COVID there was a Maximum of 25 people. Walk Presentation by Maryjo Graham. Oakmoss Education was founded by Mary Jo Graham, who has had a fascination with our natural world since her teen years. Mary Jo graduated Summa Cum-laude from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Environmental Studies focusing on education and Native American culture. She has worked as a Naturalist for well-respected environmental education and community organizations, developing programs and teaching at schools as well as to the general public. Additionally, she is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Erie Community College teaching courses in the Environmental Science program and co-managing the establishment of natural regeneration areas at South Campus.
In 2020, Mary Jo received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching for her work at SUNY Erie. For more information, see
http://oakmossed.com.
April 10th, 2021 General Meeting
I like to thank the members that participated in our Zoom meeting today. We had 17 members attend. At the meeting we had the following speaker:
Mary Jo Graham – Topic: Native Plant Hives – http://oakmossed.com
Oakmoss Education was founded by Mary Jo Graham, who has had a fascination with our natural world since her teen years. Mary Jo graduated Summa Cum-laude from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Environmental Studies focusing on education and Native American culture. She has worked as a Naturalist for well-respected environmental education and community organizations, developing programs and teaching at schools as well as to the general public. Additionally, she is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Erie Community College teaching courses in the Environmental Science program and co-managing the establishment of natural regeneration areas at South Campus.
In 2020, Mary Jo received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching for her work at SUNY Erie. For more information, see
http://oakmossed.com.
Mary Jo gave a wonderfully delightful presentation on Native Plants. Members who couldn’t make the live presentation can request the link to the video by sending the request to president@wnyhpa.org Your membership will be verified prior to sending the video link.
March 10th, 2021 General Meeting
I like to thank the members that participated in our Zoom meeting today. We had 17 members attend.
At the meeting we had the following speakers:
- Tom Schultz – Hives 4 Heros – https://www.hivesforheroes.com/
A Not-For-Profit helping veterans through beekeeping. - Pat Bono – NYS Bee Wellness – https://nybeewellness.org/
A Not-For-Profit helping to educate beekeepers on keeping their bees healthy
Both presenters gave us value-added information to our members. Members who couldn’t attend the live presentation can send a request for a link to the video by sending an email to president@wnyhpa.org Your membership will be verified prior to sending the link to the video.
Feb 13th, 2021 General Meeting
I like to thank the members that participated in our Zoom meeting today. We had 17 members attend, had a great question and answer session, got a chance to meet new members, and had an overall great time. Members who couldn’t attend the live presentation can send a request for a link to the video by sending an email to president@wnyhpa.org Your membership will be verified prior to sending the link to the video.