Hello Beekeepers!
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SECOND SHIPMENT- THE BEES ARE HERE!
If you are on the SECOND PICK UP, you can come for your bees anytime from now until 7pm. Pick up dates are April 21st, 22nd or 23rd.
PICK UP LOCATION: 14185 SQUARE LAKE TRAIL N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 – Note: this is NOT the Oakdale store. MAP LINK TO ADDRESS
Preparing for your package bees. Temperatures will be cooler, so please review the video HERE.
Package Bee Installation Video
On April 21st, there will be no schedule to follow. If you can pick up on the 21st, you are welcome to pick up anytime once we post they are here up until 7pm.
On April 22nd & 23rd you can follow the pick up schedule below. No need to call ahead. The schedule posted below is for the 22nd & 23rd. The 21st you can come anytime after they have arrived up until 7pm.
Pickup time will go by the first initial of your last name:
SECOND SHIPMENT PICK UP – April 22nd & 23rd.
U – Z 7:30 – 8:30am
C – E 8:30 – 9:30am
M – N 9:30 – 10:30am
S – T 10:30 – 11:30am
Crew Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm
I – L 12:30 – 1:30pm
A – B 1:30 – 2:30pm
F – H 2:30 – 3:30pm
O – R 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 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
$70.00 – 5 gal Pro-Sweet
FREE – Mini Marshmallows (for Queen Install)
We will not take credit or debit cards.
The OAKDALE Store is OPEN during bee pick up in case you need any equipment. Please refrain from purchasing items available at the pickup location from the store; these are reserved for customers not picking up bees, allowing for inventory to them at the store.
Oakdale Store Hours:
Monday April 7th: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday April 8th: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday April 10th : 9am – 5pm
Regular Store hours apply for Thur-Sat.
Don’t forget to put grass in the entrance after you install! If you fail to do this, your bees could abscond overnight.
Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you very much!
Tom and Jessica Minser
Nature’s Nectar LLC
651-242-2233
blog: https://www.naturesnectarllc.com/blog/
website: www.naturesnectarllc.com