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The OAKDALE Store is CLOSED during bee pick up. If you need equipment, please plan ahead of time and get those items picked up before the store is closed. The only items for sale during bee pick up are listed below.
PICK UP LOCATION: 14185 SQUARE LAKE TRAIL N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 – Note: this is NOT the Oakdale store. MAP LINK TO ADDRESS – Do not park on the main road at anytime.
Please follow the pickup schedule below. Please note, these dates/times are subject to change. Check this blog everyday and before you come to pick up as the date can still change.
The First Shipment is scheduled to arrive on April 3rd. No bees will be distributed prior to the announcement on blog as we do not know what time they will be here. You will not be allowed to wait and park on the road, additionally please do not park on the road at any time. If they arrive and your order is on the first pick up, you can come and pick up your bees on the 3rd any time before 7pm. No need to call ahead. Check the blog to ensure they have arrived before you come. The schedule is for the 4th & 5th.
Pickup time will go by the first initial of your last name:
FIRST SHIPMENT PICK UP – April 4th & 5th
N – R 7:30 – 8:30am
S 8:30 – 9:30am
T – Z 9:30 – 10:30am
A – B 10:30 – 11:30am
Crew Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm
C – D 12:30 – 1:30pm
E – G 1:30 – 2:30pm
H – J 2:30 – 3:30pm
K – M 3:30 – 4:30pm
Open Time (if the schedule time is not possible) 4:30 – 7 pm
The SECOND Shipment is scheduled to arrive on April 14th. No bees will be distributed prior to the announcement on blog. You will not be allowed to wait and park on the road, additionally please do not park on the road at any time. If they arrive and your order is on the second pick up, you can come and pick up your bees on the 14th any time before 7pm. No need to call ahead. Check the blog to ensure they have arrived before you come. The schedule is for the 15th & 16th.
SECOND SHIPMENT PICK UP – April 15th & 16th
N – R 7:30 – 8:30am
S 8:30 – 9:30am
T – Z 9:30 – 10:30am
A – B 10:30 – 11:30am
Crew Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm
C – D 12:30 – 1:30pm
E – G 1:30 – 2:30pm
H – J 2:30 – 3:30pm
K – M 3:30 – 4:30pm
Open Time (if the schedule time is not possible) 4:30 – 7 pm
PICK-UP SCHEDULE: If everyone came at once there would be a long wait to get your bees. With the schedule, everyone is spread out through the day, and pick up is quick and efficient. If you live over 100 miles away or have a conflict with your scheduled time, come when you can. Otherwise, the “open time” posted below is if you are not able to make your scheduled pick-up window.
Items for purchase when picking up the bees. Price includes sales tax. Cash or Check only.
$7.00 – 1 Gallon Feeder Pail
$6.00 – Feeder pail insulation
$5.00 – Queen Cage Holder
$10.00 – 2 pack pollen patties
$35.00 – 10 pack pollen patties
$95.00 – 40lb pollen patties
$40.00 – 2.5 gal Pro-Sweet
$65.00 – 5 gal Pro-Sweet
We will not take credit or debit cards because we are working outside and will have no way to process the card.
The best time to put bees in is around 6-6:30 pm. Don’t forget to put grass in the entrance!
If you still need to order bees, you can do so on our website for the SECOND SHIPMENT.
Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you very much!
Tom & Jessica Minser