Events
State Wide Weekly Zoom Meeting
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"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: 897 5704 1690, Passcode: bees For more information. Email: zjameskonrad@gmail.com |
Northern Illinois
No events scheduled in the Northern Region at this time
Downstate Illinois
January 13, 2024 Or February 17, 2024 - Beginner Beekeeping Class - Decatur, Illinois
Location of the Sangamon Valley Beginner Beekeeper Class
New Day Community Church
4191 Greenswitch Rd
, Decatur, IL 62526
Google Map Link to Class Location
New Day Community Church
4191 Greenswitch Rd
, Decatur, IL 62526
Google Map Link to Class Location
February 15 - March 21, 2024 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
2024 is a Leap Year.... making it a great year to leap into beekeeping!!!!
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 Thursdays nights (6 PM to 7:30 PM)
The class session dates are February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
All in person 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 at the last class session.
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) who are 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.
Advance registration is required and is on-line
The registration link (to be published here) will not be activated until January 2, 2024.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class is here (will not be active until 1/2/24).
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
2024 is a Leap Year.... making it a great year to leap into beekeeping!!!!
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:
- 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 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024
All in person 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 at the last class session.
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) who are 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.
Advance registration is required and is on-line
The registration link (to be published here) will not be activated until January 2, 2024.
The direct registration link to the Introduction to Beekeeping Class is here (will not be active until 1/2/24).
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
June 22, 2024 - ISBA Annual Summer Meeting - Effingham, Illinois
SAVE the date for the 2024 Summer Meeting in Effingham, IL
For 2024 the Summer meeting moves to the Southern Region.
Crossroads Beekeepers Association will be hosting the summer meeting at the Effingham Events Center
Additional information to be published as it is confirmed.
SAVE the date for the 2024 Summer Meeting in Effingham, IL
For 2024 the Summer meeting moves to the Southern Region.
Crossroads Beekeepers Association will be hosting the summer meeting at the Effingham Events Center
Additional information to be published as it is confirmed.
November 9, 2024 - ISBA Annual Fall Meeting - Springfield, Illinois
SAVE the date for the 2024 Fall Meeting in Springfield, IL
The location will be the Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center
Additional information to be published as it is confirmed.
SAVE the date for the 2024 Fall Meeting in Springfield, IL
The location will be the Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center
Additional information to be published as it is confirmed.
OUT OF STATE
No out of state events listed at this time