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2023 Spring Bees: Lang/TBar Nuclei & Packages

by Melanie Kirby | Feb 26, 2023 | Zia Queenbees

To place an order for 2023 Langstroth and Top Bar Starter Nuclei colonies, and for 3# packages of bees- visit www.longevibees.square.site.

2022 ZQB Package & Starter Nuclei Reservation Form

by Melanie Kirby | Nov 28, 2021 | Zia Queenbees

It’s time to start thinking and planning for the 2022 season! This year also marks the 10 year anniversary of our early season collaboration with Wings of Nature Bees- which allows us to get a jump start on the season and rear coastal mountain mated queens for...

Conservation Stories of the Rocky Mountain NatGeo Hub December 2, 2021 at the Denver Botanical Gardens featuring Melanie Kirby of Zia Queenbees!

by Melanie Kirby | Nov 28, 2021 | Zia Queenbees

1st package batch pick ups! And, availability open for 2nd batch of packages!

by Melanie Kirby | May 5, 2021 | Zia Queenbees

Our first rounds of packages and nucs are coming home! Package pick ups from the 1st batch will take place May 15th (after 10 am) and the 16th at the home farm on the High Road. Santa Fe drop spot pick up will take place evening of May 15th from 7-8 pm and in ABQ on...

Almost Time! Queens are mating in the coastal mountains

by Melanie Kirby | Apr 5, 2021 | Zia Queenbees

Here’s an update on our bees: Photos Courtesy of ZQB NorCal Collaborator- Wings of Nature Bees Mark migrated with a portion of the ZQB flock (breeders and support hives) in early February to Northern California. Our girls awakened from their winter slumber to...

Adaptive Bee Breeding: Techniques & Philosophies for the Future Webinar on April 3, 2021

by Melanie Kirby | Mar 19, 2021 | Zia Queenbees

Join 11 diverse Queen bee Breeders from around the country as they share their approach and process in a first-ever queen breeding from coast to coast panel! Webinar starts at 10am- 3pm MST. The first half will feature presentations on core concepts to queen breeding...
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  • 2023 Spring Bees: Lang/TBar Nuclei & Packages
  • 2022 ZQB Package & Starter Nuclei Reservation Form
  • Conservation Stories of the Rocky Mountain NatGeo Hub December 2, 2021 at the Denver Botanical Gardens featuring Melanie Kirby of Zia Queenbees!
  • 1st package batch pick ups! And, availability open for 2nd batch of packages!
  • Almost Time! Queens are mating in the coastal mountains
  • Adaptive Bee Breeding: Techniques & Philosophies for the Future Webinar on April 3, 2021
  • 2021 Spring Bees & Queens- Taking reservations!
  • 2020 Exquisite Honeys & Beeswax Goodies
  • Hive Medicines for our Community Health!
  • 2020 Season Launch!
  • Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship takes Melanie Kirby to the Iberian Peninsula for bee breeding research and ceramics!
  • 2019 ZQB Package Bees