Events
Northern Illinois
February 2 - February 23 2022 - Beekeeping 101 - McHenry County College - McHenry Illinois
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Beekeeping 101
This class meets on four consecutive Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM and will explore beekeeping for the prospective and beginning beekeeper. The practical steps of acquiring and tending bees are discussed. The beginner meets bee biology, bee equipment, and discusses the challenges of beginning with bees.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $59
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
This class meets on four consecutive Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM and will explore beekeeping for the prospective and beginning beekeeper. The practical steps of acquiring and tending bees are discussed. The beginner meets bee biology, bee equipment, and discusses the challenges of beginning with bees.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $59
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
March 2, 2022 - Seven Ways to Raise A Queen - McHenry County College - McHenry Illinois
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Seven Ways to Raise A Queen
A one-evening class on the basics of raising honey bee queens. Of the many techniques of raising queens developed over the years, seven are highlighted in this class. It is wise for a beekeeper to raise a local queen to have as a spare. Any small-scale beekeeper can do this with the insights from this class.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $25
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
A one-evening class on the basics of raising honey bee queens. Of the many techniques of raising queens developed over the years, seven are highlighted in this class. It is wise for a beekeeper to raise a local queen to have as a spare. Any small-scale beekeeper can do this with the insights from this class.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $25
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
March 9, 2022 - Producing Comb Honey - McHenry County College - McHenry Illinois
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Producing Comb Honey
One of the great challenges for a beekeeper is to produce a beautiful frame of comb honey. Once the mainstay in the bee yard, comb honey is today a largely lost art. In this one meeting class we explore how today’s beekeepers can rediscover the comb honey of the past in the bee yard of today.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $25
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
One of the great challenges for a beekeeper is to produce a beautiful frame of comb honey. Once the mainstay in the bee yard, comb honey is today a largely lost art. In this one meeting class we explore how today’s beekeepers can rediscover the comb honey of the past in the bee yard of today.
The class will be offered at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois in their new state-of-the-art classroom designed to combine the best of both an in-person and an online class.
Registration fee $25
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
April 9 & April 16 , 2022 - Beekeeping Field Study - McHenry County College - McHenry Illinois
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Beekeeping Field Study
The first meeting of this class – held in the bee yard – will cover the installation of a package of bee. The second meeting – a week later – will return to the bee yard to inspect the progress of the colony
Registration fee $59
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
The first meeting of this class – held in the bee yard – will cover the installation of a package of bee. The second meeting – a week later – will return to the bee yard to inspect the progress of the colony
Registration fee $59
Students of the bee may attend in a traditional classroom setting while others can take advantage of attending on their computer or phone.
Registration link for the class (either in person or online via Zoom)
Questions may be directed to the instructor (Larry Krengel) at 815 243 4449.
Downstate Illinois
February 17 - March 24, 2022 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
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Introduction to Beekeeping - 2022
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 opens on January 5, 2022
Advance registration is required and is on-line via the U of I Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage.
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 opens on January 5, 2022
Advance registration is required and is on-line via the U of I Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon events webpage.
Class size will be limited.
Questions, call the Extension office at (217) 782-4617
OUT OF STATE
June 28 - July 1, 2022 - HAS 2022 – Evansville, IN
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Join us in Evansville, Indiana, June 28 – July 1, 2022 for the return of the HAS conference. Featured speakers will includeOther speakers scheduled to appear:
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