About Us
FLC Bee Club was brought back to The Fort in the Fall semester of 2024.Our club focuses on educating students about bees and the relationship between pollinators and the local ecosystem. We offer hands-on experience for those interested in learning to beekeep by tending to our three hives on campus. We currently keep a mix of Saskatraz and Italian bees.
What’s the Buzz? FLC Bee Club Meeting Agenda | 04.14.25
When: Monday, April 14th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMWhat: We will be making new hive boxes for our two new colonies of bees arriving at the end of the month!Where: Berndt Hall 404-- the student study lounge just around the corner from the Berndt Hall lobbyHow to Prepare: RSVP on our Skyhub page!
What’s the Buzz? FLC Bee Club Meeting Agenda | 03.24.25
When: Monday, March 24th, from approximately 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. If you attend, you do not have to stay the full time.What: We will be venturing out to the club apiary to check on our hives and their health after the cold months.Where: Our apiary is located in the field of sage just northeast of the Center for Southwest Studies. We will be meeting up at 4:30 PM in the CSWS parking lot, next to the Environmental Center garden (marked on map below).How to Prepare: Let an officer know ahead of time if you are allergic to anything (eg. latex, as we will have gloves for you if you'd like some). Wear pants and shoes appropriate for un-paved terrain. If you have not yet signed an activity waiver for the 24-25 academic year, you will need to sign one before going out to the hives. We will have copies available the day of the meeting.
Meeting Location
What’s the Buzz? FLC Bee Club Agenda | 04.21.25
When: Monday, April 21, from 8:00 PM (sunset) to approximately 9:00 PM.What: Attendees will be participating in a night-time UV light insect survey around campus. We will be focusing the majority of our efforts on the area around the apiary, in the field Northeast of the Center for Southwest Studies.Where: We will be meeting up at sunset (approximately 7:50-8:00 PM) next to the Physical Plant Services Parking lot.How to Prepare: Wear appropriate clothes for walking through unpaved terrain. Bring a light source for yourself for walking to the meeting spot and during set up.In the case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Meeting Spot
Support Bee Club
Bee Club needs your support! Help us put on more fun and educational events for our members and consider making a donation to our Events Fund.
What does this money go to?
Bee Club uses our allocated and fundraised money to provide equipment, activities, and food to our members. From craft-based movie and pizza nights to hands-on beekeeping in our campus apiary to beeswax candle making, our budget goes fast! Making a donation to Bee Club helps us provide adequate materials for everyone interested in saving the bees.How can I donate?
Individuals can donate by clicking the button below and accessing Fort Lewis College's secure donation portal.
First, Select the donation amount you would like to give, and then select 'FLC Bee Club' from the dropdown menu titled 'Student Organizations Fund: Enter Designation'. From there, fill out the rest of the form. You will have the option to enter personal information or remain anonymous. Only the financial allocation board will see your information.How else can I support?
You can also help Bee Club get the supplies we need by purchasing something from our Amazon Wishlist linked below. This list will remain updated with supplies that Bee Club is in need of for events and fundraisers. All of the supplies on the list will be getting used fast, so there's no such thing as too much of one thing!