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February 2012
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Wednesday
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
February 1,8,15 and 22 7 - 9 pm Cost $45 includes membership in GCBA
Classes and meetings take place in Metropark's Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
The book, "Beekeeping for Dummies" can be purchased separately. Best to reserve your copy early.
For registration information please visit the web site: www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org.
www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org
A NATURALIST?S APPROACH TO BEEKEEPING
Saturday 02/4/12 - 02/5/12
Winter Weekend Organic Beekeeping Workshop Held at The Commons, 388 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn
February 4 & 5, 2012
A second weekend (Feb 11 & 12) may be added if this one fills up.
This two-day class will introduce students to Organic/Natural Beekeeping with a Biodynamic influence. You will come away with knowledge, as well as the inspiration to nurture your honeybees and respect these hardworking, gentle creatures who live in complex and beautiful communities. $200 per person. (individual days are $100)
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring (Saturday 10am - 6pm)Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for organic beekeeping. Understand the community of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, where you can obtain honeybees and equipment, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This class introduces students to a nurturing way of beekeeping, and a philosophy of respect and love for these amazing creatures. There is a hands-on demonstration of assembling a wooden hive, and extensive class handouts to help new beekeepers.
Understanding and Caring for Your Bees (Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony (including Top Bar Hives); Honeybee health and disease management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods to help keep your honeybees strong.
RE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. Email HoneybeeLives@Yahoo.com. Or Call 845-255-6113
Visit our website www.HoneybeeLives.org for more info on our approach to beekeeping. Visit www.TheCommonsBrooklyn.org for other interesting programs.
www.HoneybeeLives.org
www.TheCommonsBrooklyn.org
The Auburn University Beekeeping Symposium
Saturday
The 2012 Auburn University Beekeeping Symposium (sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System cooperating with the Alabama State Beekeepers? Association) is scheduled for Feb. 4, 2012. Tentatively, the session will be conducted at the Lowder Business Building where it has been held for the past several years. The diversified program will include updates and information for beekeepers of all experience levels. Since there are presently so many new people coming to beekeeping, an individual series of breakout sessions will be specifically for new beekeepers. A current trend in modern beekeeping is the urbanization of beekeeping. Sessions will be presented on the part bees play in the Sustainable Backyard. Dr. James E. Tew, Beekeeping Specialist, The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will present a discussion on The Honey Bee?s Role in the Green Movement. Equipment vendors from national supply companies will on site. Lunch will be provided by the Alabama Beekeepers? Association. If weather permits, an open-hive demonstration will be presented by local beekeepers. In addition to other university and industry websites, information will be posted at: www.onetew.
com. Everyone is working to make this day worth your time.
Contact information: Dr. James E. Tew, Tewbee2@gmail.com, www.onetew.com, (330)345-8336
www.onetew
Tewbee2@gmail.com
Organic Beekeeping Workshop - Vermont
Sunday
Organic Beekeeping Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced)
Metta Earth Institute, 334 Geary Rd., Lincoln, VT
Feb 5, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Topics covered will include working with swarms, making splits and nucleus colonies, apitherapy, connecting with and developing a personal relationship with the bees.
Fee $40 For information or to register call: 802-349-4279
Second Annual ?Natural Beekeeping? Symposium in Philadelphia
Sunday
The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild (PBG) is proud to bring organic beekeepers Sam Comfort and John Seaborn to The William Penn Charter School on Feb. 5, 2012, for a day-long event that?s sure to please both beekeepers and the general public alike. The bargain of a ticket price includes presentations on ?Small-Cell Beekeeping? and ?Using Top Bar Hives?, a box lunch, and moderated panel discussion with the speakers. Adults: $25; students with ID and members of PBG: $20.
The event is free to Penn Charter students, faculty and staff with school ID. Penn Charter?s Performing Arts Center is located at 3000 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia.
The PBG will raffle a garden-sized hive perfect for urban beekeeping & other prizes.
For more information, to make reservations or to learn about our other events, visit www.phillybeekeepers.org.
www.phillybeekeepers.org
Oneida Co. WI "So You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper"
Monday
"So You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper"
A free introduction to beekeeping and its importance to agriculture brought to you by the Oneida County Beekeepers Association. Presentation by veteran beekeeper, Paul Goosen, and OCBA president, Moria King. February 6th, 6:30-8:00pm at the Rhinelander Public Library, 106 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Questions? Please contact Moria at moriaking@gmail.com.
moriaking@gmail.com
Nebraska
Wednesday
The University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service will conduct two Beginning Beekeeping Workshops and 1 Beginning Beekeeping Field Day in 2012. Beginning Beekeeping Workshops will be held in Nebraska City on Feb. 8 and in Hastings on March 10. Both workshops will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Beginning Beekeeping Field Day will be conducted in Ithaca, Nebraska on April 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Workshop registration is $25 per person plus $6 for each additional family member. Registration includes, lunch, refreshments, and a workbook for new beekeepers. Registration for the field day is not required, but participants should bring a pot luck dish to share. More information about both workshops and directions to the meeting sites can be found at:
Jeri Cunningham
University of Nebraska
Department of Entomology
103 Entomology Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
Email: jcunningham1@unl.edu
402-472-8678
jcunningham1@unl.edu
http://entomology.unl.edu/
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Wednesday
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
February 1,8,15 and 22 7 - 9 pm Cost $45 includes membership in GCBA
Classes and meetings take place in Metropark's Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
The book, "Beekeeping for Dummies" can be purchased separately. Best to reserve your copy early.
For registration information please visit the web site: www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org.
www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org
NC - McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Saturday
McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Free course "Pathway to to Beekeeping"
Time: February 11,18, and 25, 2012. Registration starts @ 8:30am
For: Beginners and those wanting a refresher and anyone interested in honey bees.
Location: McDowell Technical Community College
Exit 86 off I-40
Marion NC
Registration: online @ www.mcdowellhoneybees.org or McDowell Cooperative Extension 828-652-8104
www.mcdowellhoneybees.org
MN - Beekeeping for Beginners
Saturday
Beekeeping for Beginners
Feb. 11, 2012 from 9 am - 4:30 pm
Beekeeping is exciting and growing in popularity. You have to know what to look for and be on top of subtle changes which could signal hive management actions the beekeeper should take. While beekeeping itself can be hard work, the rewards are definitely worth the time. Not only do you get honey, but your bees pollinate local plants and better the environment as a whole!
This class, specifically for beginners, will cover introduction to bees and beekeeping, equipment, disease and pest management, planting for honeybees, yearly management and how to produce a honey crop. Participants will be given information on where to buy bees and equipment. An advanced bee keeping class will be offered in the fall. Participants should pack a lunch.
Pre-registration required.
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd. NE Rochester, MN 55906
507-328-3950
www.QHNC.org
We also teach beginner beekeeping classes at Hunt Hill Nature Center in Wisconsin Sat, March 10, 2012, 09:00 ? 17:00 http://hunthill.org/
www.QHNC.org
www.hunthill.org/
Connecticut Beekeepers Association - Bee School
Saturday
The Connecticut Beekeepers Association will be holding its annual Bee School on February 11th at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Jones Auditorium, in New Haven CT. The Snow date will be February 12th. More information will be available at www.ctbees.com
This is an intensive one day program and pre-registration is encourgaged.
www.ctbees.com
Southeast KY Beekeeping School
Saturday
Southeast KY Beekeeping School, Witley City & Corbin, February 11, 2012
Visit Kentucky State Beekeepers Association web page for more information www.ksbabeekeeping.org
www.ksbabeekeeping.org
Beekeeping for Beginners - Rochester, MN
Saturday
Beekeeping for Beginners
Feb. 11 from 9 am - 4:30 pm
Beekeeping is exciting and growing in popularity. You have to know what to look for and be on top of subtle changes which could indicate potential problems or signal hive management actions the beekeeper should take. While beekeeping itself can be hard work, the rewards are definitely worth the time. Not only do you get honey, but your bees pollinate local plants and better the environment as a whole!
This class, specifically for beginners, will cover introduction to bees and beekeeping, equipment, disease and pest management, planting for honeybees, yearly management and how to produce a honey crop.
Participants will be given information on where to buy bees and equipment. An advanced bee keeping class will be offered in the fall.
Participants should pack a lunch.
Pre-registration required.
$40/adult ($35 Friends of Quarry Hill members), $18/child over 10
w/adult registration($15 Quarry Hill members)
Location Address:
Quarry Hill Nature Center
701 Silver Creek Rd. NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-328-3950
Email: QuarryHill@QHNC.org
QuarryHill@QHNC.org
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course
Saturday
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia Saturdays, February 11, 18 & 25, 2012 Learn sustainable beekeeping from the experts. The course consists of lectures and hands-on demonstrations.
This course fulfills the educational requirement of six (6) hours of classroom instruction in introductory beekeeping training for the qualified level of the Virginia Master Beekeeper Program.
For more information or to register, please see http://beekeepersguild.org or contact Pam Fisher at 757-620-945 or bgrrl@cox.net.
Tuition: $30 includes MAAREC Publication Beekeeping Basics, refreshments each day and a five-month Beekeepers Guild membership from February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.
www.beekeepersguild.org
Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Host 5th Annual Beekeeping Workshop
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association will offer courses of instruction for beginners and experienced beekeepers on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Maritz in Fenton, Missouri. Space is limited, and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Jennifer Berry, Erin Forbes, and Grant Gillard will lead the courses.
Registration and information is available online at www.easternmobeekeepers.com More information is available by calling 314-894-8737.
www.easternmobeekeepers.com
Conneticut Beekeepers Association
Sunday
The Connecticut Beekeepers Association will be holding its annual Bee School on February 11th at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Jones Auditorium, in New Haven CT. The Snow date will be February 12th. More information will be available at www.ctbees.com.
This is an intensive one day program and pre-registration is encourgaged.
www.ctbees.com
Allen County Beekeeping School
Tuesday
Allen County Beekeeping School, Scottsville, February 14, 2012
Visit Kentucky State Beekeepers Association web page for more information www.ksbabeekeeping.org
www.ksbabeekeeping.org
Virginia Cooperative Extension Partnering with the Buckingham Bee Club (workshop
Wednesday
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Partnering with the Buckingham Bee Club
2012 Beekeeping Workshop Series
Door Prize to be awarded at the April class:
One Starter Bee Hive!
Must attend at least 3 of the 4 classes to qualify for drawing. Hive does not include bees.
Starter Hive donated by: Oxner Apiaries- Honey, Bee Supplies, Swarm Retrieval, and Nucs.
January 18th: Beginning Bee Keeping 7:00 p.m.
February 15th: How to Build a Hive - hands on instruction 7:00 p.m.
March 21st: Environmental & Seasonal Changes for Bee Hives 7:00 p.m.
April (TBD): Hands on working a Hive
Date, Time & Location to be determined (must attend 2 of the first three classes to be authorized for this class.
Please RSVP by January 10, 2012 to Buckingham Extension (434) 969-4261
Cost $10.00, includes all instructional and take home materials
LOCATION:
The Buckingham Extension office
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Wednesday
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
February 1,8,15 and 22 7 - 9 pm Cost $45 includes membership in GCBA
Classes and meetings take place in Metropark's Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
The book, "Beekeeping for Dummies" can be purchased separately. Best to reserve your copy early.
For registration information please visit the web site: www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org.
www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org
Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar
Friday 02/17/12 - 02/18/12
The Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar will be conducted on Friday evening February 17 and Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 at the the Four Points Sheraton, Warrendale, PA. The conference will feature Jerry Hayes, Florida State Apiary Inspector, author, "The Classroom" American Beekeeping Journal; Dan O Hanlon, founder WV Queen Breeders and 2011 WV Beekeeper of the Year; Jerry Fitzgerald, Penn State Bee Lab; Joe Zgurzynski and Steve Repasky EAS Master Beekeepers, Craig Cella, Entrepreneur, Mary Alice Gettings, CDE. Please join us for recent education about managing honey bees. A trade show featuring many major beekeeping supply companies will be available. Registration fee is $50 per person $30 for spouses and children under 18. Registration form available at www.beaver.extension.edu or call Lee Miller 724-544-2900 for more information.
www.beaver.extension.edu
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course
Saturday
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia Saturdays, February 11, 18 & 25, 2012 Learn sustainable beekeeping from the experts. The course consists of lectures and hands-on demonstrations.
This course fulfills the educational requirement of six (6) hours of classroom instruction in introductory beekeeping training for the qualified level of the Virginia Master Beekeeper Program.
For more information or to register, please see http://beekeepersguild.org or contact Pam Fisher at 757-620-945 or bgrrl@cox.net.
Tuition: $30 includes MAAREC Publication Beekeeping Basics, refreshments each day and a five-month Beekeepers Guild membership from February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.
www,beekeepersguild.org
MD State Beekeepers Association
Saturday
MSBA Winter Meeting:
February 18, 2012, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD. Dr. Dennis vanEngelsdorp, keynote.
www.mdbeekeepers.org
HoneybeeLives.org - A Naturalist's Approach to Beekeeping with Chris Harp
Saturday 02/18/12 - 02/19/12
Winter Classes 2012 Sustainable Living Resource Center Rosendale, New York
Natural / Organic Beekeeping ? Winter Weekend Workshops
This two-day class will introduce students to Organic/Natural Beekeeping with a Biodynamic influence. You will come away with the knowledge, as well as the inspriation to nurture your honeybees and respect these hardworking, gentle creatures who live in complex and beautiful communities. We encourage beginners to take both days to obtain a broad understanding of the responsibilities and challenges entailed in this undertaking, so you can be knowledgable, loving and confidant beekeepers. These classes can be taken on one weekend, or divided into Saturday one weekend and Sunday another weekend. The Sunday class will be helpful to beginning and experienced beekeepers.
The class fee is $175 per person if taking both days, or if a couple takes one day. Individual classes are $95.
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring (Saturday 10am - 6pm)Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for organic beekeeping. Understand the community of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, where you can obtain honeybees and equipment, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This class introduces students to a nurturing way of beekeeping, and a philosophy of respect and love for these amazing creatures. There is a hands-on demonstration of assembling a wooden hive, and extensive class handouts to help new beekeepers.
Saturday, January 21, 10am ? 6pm $95
Saturday, February 18, 10am ? 6pm $95
Saturday, March 10, 10am ? 6pm $95
Understanding and Caring For Your Bees (Sunday 10am - 6pm)Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony (including Top Bar Hives); Honeybee health and disease managment the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods to keep your bees strong.
Sunday, January 22, 10am ? 6pm $95
Sunday, February 19, 10am ? 6pm $95
Sunday, March 11, 10am ? 6pm $95
Pre-registration is required, and advance payment is requested.
Gift certificates for classes are available.
(If inclement weather, call phone number for cancellation status.)
http://www.HoneybeeLives.com
HoneybeeLives@yahoo.com
Oneida Co. WI "I have bees!! Now what do I do?!?!"
Saturday
"I have bees!! Now what do I do?!?!"
An introduction to beekeeping, from what to buy to purchasing your bees to harvesting honey. Presentation by veteran beekeepers Paul Goossen and Chris Hansen and sponsored by the Oneida County Beekeepers Association. February 18th, 10-3pm at the Oneida County ? UW Extension, 3375 Airport Road #10, Lower Level, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Cost is $25.00 and includes a membership to OCBA and lunch. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up please contact Moria King at moriaking@gmail.com.
moriaking@gmail.com
NC - McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Saturday
McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Free course "Pathway to to Beekeeping"
Time: February 11,18, and 25, 2012. Registration starts @ 8:30am
For: Beginners and those wanting a refresher and anyone interested in honey bees.
Location: McDowell Technical Community College
Exit 86 off I-40
Marion NC
Registration: online @ www.mcdowellhoneybees.org or McDowell Cooperative Extension 828-652-8104
www.mcdowellhoneybees.org
New York - Mid York Beekeepers Association
Saturday
Topic-Natural/Organic Varroa Mite Controls, Speaker-Ross Conrad, Place-Sullivan Free Library in Chittenango NY, Time-Feb. 18,2012 at 1pm. Sponsor-Mid York Beekeepers Association, Cost-$20.00 for non-club members and $10.00 for Mid York Beekeepers Association members. Ross Conrad has written and lectured extensively on beekeeping.
For more information, contact Ken Boyce at (315) 687-9495.
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
Wednesday
OHIO - Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association's Beginning Beekeeping Classes
February 1,8,15 and 22 7 - 9 pm Cost $45 includes membership in GCBA
Classes and meetings take place in Metropark's Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
The book, "Beekeeping for Dummies" can be purchased separately. Best to reserve your copy early.
For registration information please visit the web site: www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org.
www.greaterclevelandbeekeepersassociation.org
2012 Queen Rearing Class Workshop - Alabama
Friday 02/24/12 9:00 AM - 02/25/12
2012 Queen Rearing Class Workshop held at Foley Alabama Library - 9 am, Feb. 24 - 25, 2012.
Registration Fee: $50.00.
Call: 251-213-0168
Email: bemisroger@yahoo.com
Address: P.O. Box 353
Bon Secour, AL 36511
Bring your hat, veil, gloves, etc., since we will be working bees.
bemisroger@yahoo.com
PA - Basics of Beekeeping Workshop
Saturday
Basics of Beekeeping Workshop
February 25, 2012 - 08:00 AM
The Gathering Place
6 Pine Street
Mount Joy, PA 17552
If you?re interested in learning the basics of beekeeping, we?d like to help get you started.
While focusing on the basics, this workshop will feature some topics of interest to the more experienced as well. Please join us at the Gathering Place in Mt. Joy for a fun day of learning and talking about our favorite pollinators.
The topics may change a bit but as of right now they?ll include:
?Honey Bee Biology
?Honey Bee Health
?Tools and Equipment
?How and Where to Get Honey Bees
?Choosing a Proper Location for Bees
?The Hows and Whys of Inspecting Honey Bees
Possible more advanced topics may include discussions on queens, nucleus hives, and diseases/pests.
Doors will open for registration at 8:00am, learning begins at 9:00am and the workshop will run until 3:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
The cost is $35 and includes a year long membership in the Lancaster County Beekeepers Society. The membership is good for the entire immediate family so the cost for additional family members attending the workshop is only $25.
Seats are limited so you must RSVP to attend. Please understand that the payment is non-refundable if you are unable to attend the day of the workshop. If this occurs we will make every effort to send you the materials from the workshop.
The official workshop flyer can be viewed here: Workshop Flyer
If you have any questions or to register, please contact Jim Pinkerton at 717-653-5911 or
email Matt Libhart at workshop@lancasterbeekeepers.org
workshop@lancasterbeekeepers.org
NC - McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Saturday
McDowell Honey Bee Chapter
Free course "Pathway to to Beekeeping"
Time: February 11,18, and 25, 2012. Registration starts @ 8:30am
For: Beginners and those wanting a refresher and anyone interested in honey bees.
Location: McDowell Technical Community College
Exit 86 off I-40
Marion NC
Registration: online @ www.mcdowellhoneybees.org or McDowell Cooperative Extension 828-652-8104
www.mcdowellhoneybees.org
WISCONSIN - Dane County Beekeeper's Association
Saturday
The Dane County Beekeeper's Association is holding a Fundamentals of Beekeeping Course and Small Scale Beekeeper Conference on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Warner Park Community Center, Madison, WI. Cost is $60 per person, see www.madbees.org for more information or contact Paul Oliphant at 608-221-0521.
www.madbees.org
Northeast KY Beekeeping School
Saturday
Northeast KY Beekeeping School, Morehead, February 25, 2012
Visit Kentucky State Beekeepers Association web page for more information www.ksbabeekeeping.org
www.ksbabeekeeping.org
Learn to Keep Bees! Beekeeping Classes 2012 Madison, WI
Saturday
Learn to Keep Bees! Beekeeping Classes 2012
You are invited to attend one of our 'Beekeeping for Beginners' classes to be held at the Dane Co. Extension Building, 1 Fen Oak Dr, Madison, WI 53718. Saturday classes will be on Jan 28, Feb 25, March 24 and April 28, 2012. This class is for those with no background at all in beekeeping. We will touch on everything you need to know for your first year. The fee of $40 covers a full day of classes, handouts, free sample journals and catalogues, and props galore for you to handle. To register, contact Jeanne Hansen at 608-244-5094 or jeanniealabeannie@yahoo.com. The registration form can be found at www.madbees.org. Now is a good time to start thinking of beekeeping, so you can arrange for your supplies and bees, and sign up for this interesting class.
jeanniealabeannie@yahoo.com
www.madbees.org
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course
Saturday
Virginia: Norfolk, Beginning Beekeeping Course Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia Saturdays, February 11, 18 & 25, 2012 Learn sustainable beekeeping from the experts. The course consists of lectures and hands-on demonstrations.
This course fulfills the educational requirement of six (6) hours of classroom instruction in introductory beekeeping training for the qualified level of the Virginia Master Beekeeper Program.
For more information or to register, please see http://beekeepersguild.org or contact Pam Fisher at 757-620-945 or bgrrl@cox.net.
Tuition: $30 includes MAAREC Publication Beekeeping Basics, refreshments each day and a five-month Beekeepers Guild membership from February 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012.
www,beekeepersguild.org
Indiana Bee School X
Saturday
The Indiana Beekeepers? Association (IBA) will hold its Indiana Bee School X in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. It will be held at the Southport Presbyterian Church on 7525 McFarland Boulevard.
Dr. Clarence Collison, emeritus professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University and Dr. Marion Ellis, professor & extension apiculture specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be speaking at this school. We are very fortunate to have them back again.
We are planning to have four breakout sessions, with each session having five different topics to choose from. Lectures, hands-on workshops and discussions will be held for beekeepers with any level of skill, experience or ability. Topics on introductory beekeeping tools and techniques, as well as learning opportunities for the more advanced beekeeper will be available. Along with a great program are a raffle, an auction and a variety of vendor displays and supplies from several of the top vendors (such as Brushy Mtn., Dadant, Walter Kelley Co. and others).
You will have a chance to meet and informally visit with beekeepers from across the state. Folder pickup starts at 8:00 A.M. (EST) with program starting promptly at 9:00 A.M. and concluding at 4:00 P.M. Registration fee will be $30.00 per individual or $40.00 per family (lunch included). To guarantee a spot for yourself, your registration form must be received by Feb. 17, 2012.
For future updates join the Indiana Beekeepers? Association and get all of the information in the upcoming newsletters or contact Steve Doty 317-485-5593 or
jsdoty@indy.net or http://indianabeekeeper
.com.
jsdoty@indy.net
indianabeekeeper.com