Events
Northern Illinois
Wax Dipping Days - February 22 & March 5, 2025 - Meyer Bees
Beekeeping Related Classes
At McHenry County College
February - May 2025
See Below PDF for All Information
At McHenry County College
February - May 2025
See Below PDF for All Information
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Downstate Illinois
February 22, 2025 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
Sangamon Valley Beekeepers Association - Beginner Beekeepers Class - Saturday February 22nd - 8:30 am -3:30 pm
Topics Covered Include
Registration fee is $30 per household
This includes course materials, 1-year memberships to SVBA & IL State Beekeepers Association, and mentorship
For more information or to register
Call: 217-561-0287
Email: [email protected]
Topics Covered Include
- Honeybee biology
- Starting a new hive
- Hive components and equipment
- Year-round hive maintenance
- Harvesting honey & MORE
Registration fee is $30 per household
This includes course materials, 1-year memberships to SVBA & IL State Beekeepers Association, and mentorship
For more information or to register
Call: 217-561-0287
Email: [email protected]
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February 13 - March 20, 2025 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
Explore the fascinating world of honey bees and the steps to becoming a beekeeper at “Introduction to Beekeeping.”
The six session series is designed for someone interested in starting beekeeping or would just like to learn more about honey bees. Topics covered by experienced beekeepers include:
The six part series will be offered in person and via zoom on Thursday nights (6 PM to 7:30 PM)
The class session dates are February 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 13, 20 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
All class sessions are scheduled for the Sangamon County Extension Office.
In addition to the weekly sessions, participants will be encouraged to view assigned 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 offer a limited number of scholarships for youth (ages 8 to 18). The scholarship will pay for registration fee and starter bee equipment package and bees. The person(s) awarded a scholarship will need to attend in person with a legal guardian (no charge for the guardian to attend the class sessions).
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 if you cannot pick up the book and other class materials before the start of the 1st class session.
Advance registration is required and is on-line and is open January 2 through January 31.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class is here
In person attendance will limited to the first 40 persons to register. Zoom attendees will be limited to the first 25.
To see all other education opportunities (including this class) on the University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage click here.
Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617
The six session series is designed for someone interested in starting beekeeping or would just like to learn more about honey bees. Topics covered by experienced beekeepers include:
- 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 Thursday nights (6 PM to 7:30 PM)
The class session dates are February 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 13, 20 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
All class sessions are scheduled for the Sangamon County Extension Office.
In addition to the weekly sessions, participants will be encouraged to view assigned 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 offer a limited number of scholarships for youth (ages 8 to 18). The scholarship will pay for registration fee and starter bee equipment package and bees. The person(s) awarded a scholarship will need to attend in person with a legal guardian (no charge for the guardian to attend the class sessions).
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 if you cannot pick up the book and other class materials before the start of the 1st class session.
Advance registration is required and is on-line and is open January 2 through January 31.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class is here
In person attendance will limited to the first 40 persons to register. Zoom attendees will be limited to the first 25.
To see all other education opportunities (including this class) on the University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage click here.
Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617
February 15 2025 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Edwardsville, Illinois
St. Clair Beekeepers will be conducting a 1 day class in Edwardsville, IL on 2/15/2025 - 8 AM to 5 PM
See the below pdf for complete class description, class location, price and the link to register for the class.
Link to class information and registration on St. Clair Beekeepers website
See the below pdf for complete class description, class location, price and the link to register for the class.
Link to class information and registration on St. Clair Beekeepers website
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February 15 2025 - Bee School - Effingham, Illinois
On Saturday, February 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Crossroads Beekeepers will be holding their annual bee school at the University of Illinois Extension Center, 1209 N Wenthe, Effingham, Illinois. This year's bee school is for anyone interested in beekeeping and will focus on basic skills and information needed for the beginning beekeeper.
Class topics include Understanding the Honeybee taught by Larry Quicksall, Hive Components and Equipment taught by Josh Bell, Getting and Feeding Your First Bees taught by Lisa Dhom, and Your First Year of Beekeeping by Dave Dhom.
In addition to the speakers, there will be educational displays created by club members and live demonstrations on lighting a smoker and extracting honey from frames.
Vendors will also be on-site to offer the equipment needed to start beekeeping this Spring.
Doors will open for check-in at 8:00 am. The first session will start at 9:00 am and the school will finish at 4:00 pm
The cost to attend this all-day bee school is $35.00 and includes the classes, presentation handouts, sample copies of beekeeping journals, refreshments and a catered lunch. Those registered for the Beginning Beekeeping workshop will also receive the book “First Lessons in Beekeeping”.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 5th.
Visit the club's website here for more information and to register for the class.
The direct link to the registration page for this class is here
Crossroads Beekeepers is a local beekeeping club based in Effingham and has been serving area beekeepers since 2010. Club meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the University of Illinois Extension Center, 1209 N. Wenthe, Effingham.
For more information regarding registration for the bee school, please contact Larry Quicksall at 217-347-5937.
Class topics include Understanding the Honeybee taught by Larry Quicksall, Hive Components and Equipment taught by Josh Bell, Getting and Feeding Your First Bees taught by Lisa Dhom, and Your First Year of Beekeeping by Dave Dhom.
In addition to the speakers, there will be educational displays created by club members and live demonstrations on lighting a smoker and extracting honey from frames.
Vendors will also be on-site to offer the equipment needed to start beekeeping this Spring.
Doors will open for check-in at 8:00 am. The first session will start at 9:00 am and the school will finish at 4:00 pm
The cost to attend this all-day bee school is $35.00 and includes the classes, presentation handouts, sample copies of beekeeping journals, refreshments and a catered lunch. Those registered for the Beginning Beekeeping workshop will also receive the book “First Lessons in Beekeeping”.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 5th.
Visit the club's website here for more information and to register for the class.
The direct link to the registration page for this class is here
Crossroads Beekeepers is a local beekeeping club based in Effingham and has been serving area beekeepers since 2010. Club meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the University of Illinois Extension Center, 1209 N. Wenthe, Effingham.
For more information regarding registration for the bee school, please contact Larry Quicksall at 217-347-5937.
"Breakfast with Bees"
Open Invitation To All Beekeepers Weekly Zoom Meeting Join James and the “Breakfast with Bees” community. - Are you a Beekeeper looking to expand your beekeeping experience? You are invited to join in and participate in a free Zoom meeting every Saturday morning. with an expanding community of beekeepers from all levels of experience. Hosted by: JAMES KONRAD, FVBA All are invited to: "Breakfast with Bees" – Saturdays 7:30 am. via zoom. |
Meetings every Saturday morning, Start time is 7:30am. Join us on zoom with the following, Meeting ID = 889-0962-1870 Passcode = bees For more information. Email: [email protected] |
OUT OF STATE
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