Write for the High Land Beekeeping Club

Share what you’re learning. Help other Colorado beekeepers succeed.

 

The High Land Beekeeping Club is powered by our members. Whether you’re a first-year beekeeper or a long-time mentor, your experience can help someone else navigate their hive, the seasons, or the unexpected.

We’re always looking for short, practical, real-world blog posts from members in Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, and surrounding Front Range areas.

You don’t need to be a professional writer—just willing to share what you’ve learned.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome posts that are educational, experience-based, and approachable. Here are some examples to guide you.

Beekeeping How-To & Lessons Learned

  • What worked (or didn’t) in your hive this season
  • Beginner mistakes you wish you’d avoided
  • Managing mites, swarm prevention, or queen issues
  • Feeding strategies and timing in Colorado

Seasonal & Local Beekeeping

  • What you’re doing right now in your hives
  • Preparing for winter on the Front Range
  • Spring inspections, summer heat, fall cleanup
  • How weather patterns affected your bees this year

Equipment, Tools & Setup

  • Hive types, layouts, or modifications you like
  • Tools you swear by (or regret buying)
  • Small backyard vs. larger apiary experiences

Plants, Forage & Local Environment

  • Bee-friendly plants for Colorado yards
  • What blooms when in our area
  • Urban vs. suburban forage observations

Club Life & Community

  • Meeting takeaways or event recaps
  • Mentorship experiences
  • Why you joined the club or started beekeeping
  • Volunteer stories or outreach efforts

What Makes a Great Post

Don’t overthink it—simple and helpful wins every time.

  • Helpful guidelines: Length: 500–1,200 words (shorter is fine!)
  • Tone: Friendly, practical, and honest
  • Voice: First-person is encouraged (“Here’s what I tried…”)
  • Audience: Fellow hobbyist beekeepers (not academics)
  • Photos are welcome but optional. Phone photos of hives, frames, bees, or equipment are great.

What We Don’t Publish

To keep the blog useful and welcoming, we don’t accept:

  • Sales pitches or promotional content
  • Medical or legal advice
  • Copied content from other sites
  • Heated debates or political content
  • Unsafe or unethical beekeeping practices

What Happens After You Submit

  • We review submissions for clarity, safety, and relevance
  • Light edits may be made for readability or formatting
  • We may follow up with questions or suggestions

Once published

  • You’ll be credited as the author
  • We’ll share the post on club channels
  • You earn eternal beekeeping karma

How to Submit Your Post

Use the form below to submit your idea or full draft. You can paste your content directly into the form—no special formatting required.