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February 3, 2022 - Prairie State Beekeepers Meeting
The meeting will be at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Building (2631 Beechler Court, Springfield, IL, 62703).
See the below map for location of the Farm Bureau Building.
See the below map for location of the Farm Bureau Building.
Future Prairie State Beekeepers Meetings & Events
February 17 - March 24, 2022 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees and the steps to becoming a beekeeper at “Introduction to Beekeeping.”
This six session series is designed for someone interested in starting beekeeping or would just like to learn more about honey bees. Topics that will be covered by experienced beekeepers includes
The six part series will be offered in person and via zoom on Thursdays nights (6 PM to 7:30 PM)
The class session dates are February 17 and 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022
In addition to the weekly sessions, participants will be encouraged to view assigned pre-recorded videos and review reading material.
If weather permits, an outdoor hive viewing inspection will be held on the last night.
This program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and Prairie State Beekeepers Association.
Prairie State Beekeepers is offering a limited number of scholarships for youth. The scholarship will pay for registration fee and starter bee equipment package. Interested youth should visit Prairie State Beekeepers website at
https://www.prairie-state-beekeepers.com/scholarship-application.html
Registration fee of $45 includes copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book, shipping of book is an additional charge.
Pre-registration opened on January 6, 2022
Advance registration is required and is on-line.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class in here.
To see all other education opportunities (including this class) on the University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage click here.
Class size will be limited. Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees and the steps to becoming a beekeeper at “Introduction to Beekeeping.”
This six session series is designed for someone interested in starting beekeeping or would just like to learn more about honey bees. Topics that will be covered by experienced beekeepers includes
- life of the bee
- common pests and diseases
- bee equipment
- how to assemble bee equipment
- new package installation
- how to inspect a hive
- care of the colony.
The six part series will be offered in person and via zoom on Thursdays nights (6 PM to 7:30 PM)
The class session dates are February 17 and 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022
In addition to the weekly sessions, participants will be encouraged to view assigned pre-recorded videos and review reading material.
If weather permits, an outdoor hive viewing inspection will be held on the last night.
This program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and Prairie State Beekeepers Association.
Prairie State Beekeepers is offering a limited number of scholarships for youth. The scholarship will pay for registration fee and starter bee equipment package. Interested youth should visit Prairie State Beekeepers website at
https://www.prairie-state-beekeepers.com/scholarship-application.html
Registration fee of $45 includes copy of First Lessons in Beekeeping book, shipping of book is an additional charge.
Pre-registration opened on January 6, 2022
Advance registration is required and is on-line.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class in here.
To see all other education opportunities (including this class) on the University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage click here.
Class size will be limited. Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617
March 2, 2022 - Prairie State Beekeepers Meeting
April 7, 2022 - Prairie State Beekeepers Meeting
Be sure to visit the "Summary of Events" page tab on the ISBA website for a Bee Class or event in your area!