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2026-02-16T20:24:08Z

More info

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	You're welcome to come attend our meetings or post on our discussion board, [http://millenhaus.com/board The Wyoming Bee Forum]. However, you do have to register an account to post on the forum - but it's free. You can also call me direct - find my info on the [[NCBees:About \| About NCBees]] page here on this wiki.		You're welcome to come attend our meetings or post on our discussion board, [http://millenhaus.com/board The Wyoming Bee Forum]. However, you do have to register an account to post on the forum - but it's free. You can also call me direct - find my info on the [[NCBees:About \| About NCBees]] page here on this wiki.

	There's also a [~~http~~://ncbees.org/library NCBEEs Library] of PDF and other files that may be of use.		There's also a [https://ncbees.org/library NCBEEs Library] of PDF and other files that may be of use.

	=Help with this Wiki=		=Help with this Wiki=
	Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

Tate: /* Meetings */

2026-02-16T20:22:36Z

Meetings

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	Please visit the [[NCBA_Meetings \| NCBA Meetings]] page for details and information on when we meet, where we meet and what we do at the meetings.		Please visit the [[NCBA_Meetings \| NCBA Meetings]] page for details and information on when we meet, where we meet and what we do at the meetings.
	[[File:Facebook-create.png\|right\|200px\|thumbnail\|Find us on Facebook\|link=https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424]]		[[File:Facebook-create.png\|right\|200px\|thumbnail\|Find us on Facebook\|link=https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424]]

	~~Due to Covid and winter, no meetings are currently scheduled. If you've questions, please visit us on [https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424 Facebook].~~

	=Email Group=		=Email Group=

Tate: /* Estimated Frost Dates */

2025-04-10T17:07:40Z

Estimated Frost Dates

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	For Casper, WY - Each winter, on average, your risk of frost is from '''September 19 through May 22'''.		For Casper, WY - Each winter, on average, your risk of frost is from '''September 19 through May 22'''.

	Casper is located in [https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/\| USDA Hardiness Zone 5]		Casper is located in [https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov \| USDA Hardiness Zone 5]

	Casper, WY chances of frost by date:		Casper, WY chances of frost by date:

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2025-04-10T17:06:41Z

Estimated Frost Dates

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	For Casper, WY - Each winter, on average, your risk of frost is from '''September 19 through May 22'''.		For Casper, WY - Each winter, on average, your risk of frost is from '''September 19 through May 22'''.

	Casper is located in [https://~~www~~.~~gardeningknowhow~~.~~com/wp-content/uploads/2004~~/~~10/wyoming_map_lg.gif~~\| USDA Hardiness Zone 5]		Casper is located in [https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/\| USDA Hardiness Zone 5]

	Casper, WY chances of frost by date:		Casper, WY chances of frost by date:

Tate: /* Honey bees or something else? */

2025-04-07T03:47:53Z

Honey bees or something else?

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	[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]		[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]

	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.

	[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]		[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]

Tate: /* Honey bees or something else? */

2025-04-07T03:46:27Z

Honey bees or something else?

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	[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]		[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]

	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees] are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)]! Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.

	[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]		[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]

Tate: /* Mead */

2025-04-06T21:02:56Z

Mead

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	=Mead=		=Mead=
	Often called "The Drink of the Gods", mead is an ancient and relatively easy to make alcoholic beverage. ~~If you're in Casper and interested in making~~ your own ~~batch of~~ mead~~, visit~~ [~~http~~://www.~~drfermentos~~.com/ ~~Dr. Fermento's brew shop~~] ~~downtown. Supplies, equipment and guidance are available~~.		Often called "The Drink of the Gods", mead is an ancient and relatively easy to make alcoholic beverage. One of the better online resources for learning how to make your own mead is [https://www.stormthecastle.com/mead/ Storm the Castle].

	=More info=		=More info=

Tate: /* Meetings */

2024-11-07T20:18:52Z

Meetings

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	Please visit the [[NCBA_Meetings \| NCBA Meetings]] page for details and information on when we meet, where we meet and what we do at the meetings.		Please visit the [[NCBA_Meetings \| NCBA Meetings]] page for details and information on when we meet, where we meet and what we do at the meetings.
	[[File:Facebook-create.png\|right\|200px\|thumbnail\|Find us on Facebook\|link=https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424]]		[[File:Facebook-create.png\|right\|200px\|thumbnail\|Find us on Facebook\|link=https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424]]

			Due to Covid and winter, no meetings are currently scheduled. If you've questions, please visit us on [https://www.facebook.com/groups/649498415156424 Facebook].

	=Email Group=		=Email Group=

Tate: /* Where are the bees? */

2024-03-12T22:39:34Z

Where are the bees?

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	[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1aNLbdN6p-LifIXVcM2UinZS1nk7Oe-yU&ll=43.037300577667466%2C-107.634505&z=7 This map, generated using data from the WY Ag Dept shows the location of registered yards in Wyoming.]		[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1aNLbdN6p-LifIXVcM2UinZS1nk7Oe-yU&ll=43.037300577667466%2C-107.634505&z=7 This map, generated using data from the WY Ag Dept shows the location of registered yards in Wyoming.]

	[~~http~~://~~wyagric.state~~.wy.~~us/divisions/ts/sections-a-programs~~/plant-industry From the WY Ag Dept's web site:] <br>		[https://agriculture.wy.gov/plant-industry-program From the WY Ag Dept's web site:] <br>
	"The data provided is only as accurate as what has been provided to this office. It should be noted that not all apiary locations have been plotted and therefore the department takes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and this data is solely being provided as a public service. Apiary locations are known to be relocated due to environmental conditions or other industry practices."		"The data provided is only as accurate as what has been provided to this office. It should be noted that not all apiary locations have been plotted and therefore the department takes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and this data is solely being provided as a public service. Apiary locations are known to be relocated due to environmental conditions or other industry practices."

Tate: /* Where are the bees? */

2024-03-12T22:37:01Z

Where are the bees?

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	=Where are the bees?=		=Where are the bees?=
	[https://~~c0abs665~~.~~caspio~~.com/dp/~~069d50009c2c111a02204ec28ff7~~ This map, generated using data from the WY Ag Dept shows the location of registered yards in Wyoming.]		[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1aNLbdN6p-LifIXVcM2UinZS1nk7Oe-yU&ll=43.037300577667466%2C-107.634505&z=7 This map, generated using data from the WY Ag Dept shows the location of registered yards in Wyoming.]

	[http://wyagric.state.wy.us/divisions/ts/sections-a-programs/plant-industry From the WY Ag Dept's web site:] <br>		[http://wyagric.state.wy.us/divisions/ts/sections-a-programs/plant-industry From the WY Ag Dept's web site:] <br>

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	[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]		[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]

	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.

	[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]		[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]

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	[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]		[[File:8755-vespula-germanica.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A Yellow Jacket Queen starting a new nest.]]

	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees] are not [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)]! Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_bee Honeybees]are not[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_jacket Yellow jackets (Wasps)!]Natrona county is rich in Yellow jackets and recently, [[European_Paper_Wasp \| European Paper Wasps]]. The differences between then and honey bees are significant. European Paper Wasps (EPW) look quite similar to Yellow Jackets, and unless you know what you're looking for - are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer. For our purposes here - they're pretty much the same.

	[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]		[[File:Honeybee-vs-yellow-jacket.jpg\|207px\|thumb\|right\|Differences between honey bees and yelllow jackets.]]