The next meeting is February 7, 2019 at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Building - Start time - 7 PM
The items on the tentative agenda:
- Business items to attend to (max time is 15 minutes)
- Presentation By U of I PH D Student from Dr. Adam Dozel's lab - Citizen Scientist Survey
- What to look for when you get into colonies in February (weather permitting)
- Winter Feed (check and replenish your winter feed method as needed - add protein source
- Q & A / discussion for items of interest.
Looking for an Introductory Beekeeping Course? Look no further!
February 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, IL
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees and the steps to becoming a beekeeper.
The six part series will cover all aspects of beginning bee keeping, whether you think you might like to become a beekeeper or would just like to learn more about honey bees. This program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit, Sangamon County Farm Bureau and Prairie State Beekeepers.
Session dates are on Thursdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Sessions will be held at the University of Illinois Extension Building, 700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield, IL.
Registration fee of $35 (includes copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book)
Advance registration is required and is on-line via the Logan-Menard-Sangamon website:
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/
Class size will be limited.
Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617.
February 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, IL
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees and the steps to becoming a beekeeper.
The six part series will cover all aspects of beginning bee keeping, whether you think you might like to become a beekeeper or would just like to learn more about honey bees. This program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit, Sangamon County Farm Bureau and Prairie State Beekeepers.
Session dates are on Thursdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Sessions will be held at the University of Illinois Extension Building, 700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield, IL.
Registration fee of $35 (includes copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book)
Advance registration is required and is on-line via the Logan-Menard-Sangamon website:
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/
Class size will be limited.
Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617.
Membership dues: $15 yearly, $10 of which includes membership in the Illinois State Beekeepers Association (ISBA).
The membership application form can be found on the Downloads or Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
The membership application form can be found on the Downloads or Documents page tab of the website. Bring it to the next meeting you can attend.
Your membership also entitles you to a discounted subscription rate for the American Bee Journal magazine. Bee Culture is also an excellent publication, but it does not offer a discounted subscription to bee keepers.
Contact Information & Officers:
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State of Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Apiary Inspector
Illinois Bees and Apiaries Program Arvin Pierce Waverly, IL 217.638.6371 rvnpirc51@gmail.com |
ISBA Legislative Liaison
BEE PACKAGES Rich Ramsey Rochester, IL 217.691.9354 rramsey2@gmail.com |