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Events
Northern Illinois
2026 Spring Beekeeping & Related Classes - McHenry County College
Downstate Illinois
January 17, 2026 1 Day Beginner Beekeeping Class - Decatur Illinois
Sangamon Valley Beekeepers is conducting a 1 day Beginner Beekeeping Class. See the below PDF for all the details.
It will be repeated one more time on February 28,2026.
If the PDF is not visible in the below window, click here to download the PDF
It will be repeated one more time on February 28,2026.
If the PDF is not visible in the below window, click here to download the PDF
February 21, 2026 1 Day Bee School - Effingham Illinois
Crossroads Beekeepers will conduct their 2026 Bee School on Saturday February 21, 2026. The class will be held at the Effingham U of I Extension Center located at 1209 N Wenthe, Effingham, IL 62401.
Time is 9:00 am- 4:00 pm, lunch served and snacks throughout the day.
Class topics include:
1.Understanding the Honeybee,
2.Hive Components and Equipment,
3.Getting and Feeding your First Bees,
4.Your First Year of Beekeeping
We will also have live demonstrations:
*Lighting your smoker
*Extracting Honey from Frames
The School is $35.00 plus fees, Educational material is included in the price, "First Lessons in Beekeeping"
For more information about the class contact Larry Quicksall at 217-347-5937 or visit their website by clicking here
Time is 9:00 am- 4:00 pm, lunch served and snacks throughout the day.
Class topics include:
1.Understanding the Honeybee,
2.Hive Components and Equipment,
3.Getting and Feeding your First Bees,
4.Your First Year of Beekeeping
We will also have live demonstrations:
*Lighting your smoker
*Extracting Honey from Frames
The School is $35.00 plus fees, Educational material is included in the price, "First Lessons in Beekeeping"
For more information about the class contact Larry Quicksall at 217-347-5937 or visit their website by clicking here
February 12 - March 19, 2026 Introduction to Beekeeping -Springfield, Illinois
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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 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 12, 19 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 5 through February 2, 2026.
Class registration will close at end of the day on February 2, 2026
The below registration link will not be active until January 2, 2026
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 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 12, 19 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 5 through February 2, 2026.
Class registration will close at end of the day on February 2, 2026
The below registration link will not be active until January 2, 2026
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
WEEKLY
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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 = 889-0962-1870 Passcode = bees For more information. Email: [email protected] |
OUT OF STATE
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