Join CoNectar and Kimberly Musial of The Yoga Hive, for this multi-sensory meditation to explore the root chakra, Muladhara. This event is one of many holistic offerings of Hygge New Year in Millvale coordinated by Abellie Voyante Tea Company! Check out the full event list here and plan a full day of wellness to kick off 2025.

Girty's Woods hilltop is a magical place at sunset to celebrate the shortest day of the year.  Join us for a meditative 1.5 mile hike to reflect on seasonal transition from fall to winter.  We'll stop by Apoidea's apiary location at Girty's Woods to make sure our bees are properly tucked in for winter.  A seasonal honey tasting and light refreshments will be served at the end of the hike. 

Note the walk will involve hiking on uneven hilly surfaces and in lower lighting conditions.  Dress appropriately for hiking and winter weather.  

Fire Cider is a traditional spicy fermented elixir that is imbibed to revive the body and soul, particularly during cold winter days in flu season. There are loads of recipes so fortunately we'll be joined by special guest, Maria Mosette Kretschmann, to talk about the basics and improvisation.  Maria is an expert organic apple grower and producer of After The Fall’s beautiful hard cider and vinegar products.  We'll be sampling some of her vinegars and exploring how they can be used with Apoidea's Certified Naturally Grown products to make your own batches.  Demo is free and basic fire cider ingredients will be available for purchase, if desired.  

Kids will learn about the amazing way bees produce their own beewax and how to make a votive beeswax candle and simple salve.  Workshop is for children ages 5 and up. Parents must attend with their children but need not book separate tickets.  Space is limited to 10 tickets so reserve early. Fees cover basic material costs but tuition-free tickets are available by request.

In the world of Apis mellifera (aka honey bees), worker bees are the female bee force that keeps the nest operating.  They're the inspiration for this woman-centric meetup of beekeepers and landscapers with bee-beneficial interests in mind. 

We're excited for CoNectar's first official pop-up for a community event in Millvale! Stop by our table during Millvale Pride festivities to make up seed balls with Ernst Pollinator Seed Mix and have a sneak peek of the gallery space opening soon!

An easy evening hike to literally stop and smell not just wild roses but the blooming milkweed, sumac, tree of heaven, elderflower and basswood trees along the Allegheny River. 

CoNectar's first annual summer solstice native bee survey in partnership with Latodami Nature Center at North Park! Learn native bee identification and help with a special citizen-scientist initiative by recording observations in the iNaturalist app for a national survey. 

This coming Tuesday, 6/18, Tina's Cocktail Bar + Bottle Shop in Bloomfield will be featuring a collaborative honey cocktail using Apoidea's 23' Tree of Heaven honey, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Amontialldo Sherry and Organic Nectarine Liqueur!