Events
Northern Illinois
None scheduled at this time in the Northern Region.
Downstate Illinois
November 13, 2021 - ISBA Annual Meeting - Springfield, Illinois
The November 13, 2021 Annual Fall meeting is the 130th Anniversary of the Illinois State Beekeepers Association
The agenda and registration form are now available online. Both are in PDF format. The registration form is in a fillable format for you to access, complete, print off and then mail in with payment.
Featured Speakers -
The agenda and registration form are now available online. Both are in PDF format. The registration form is in a fillable format for you to access, complete, print off and then mail in with payment.
Featured Speakers -
- Dr. Jim Tew
- Dr. Adam Dolezal
- Plus IDoA Bees and Apiaries Report by Brian Rennecker
The vendors as of today are:
- Hillco Bees - Minonk, IL
- BL Plastics - Kingston, IL
- Meyers Bees (an Authorized Mann Lake Ltd Dealer) - Minooka, IL
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Advance registration only (check or money order made payable to the ISBA) - walk in attendance will not be accepted.
*At the present time we are planning on a maximum of 150 attendees. The maximum number may be decreased if capacity limitations are imposed
Registration Form
Fall Meeting Agenda
- Different venue - the Fall Meeting will be held at the Northfield Inn and Conference Center - Springfield
- ISBA Member price $20 - Includes lunch
- Non Member price $30 - includes lunch
- ISBA Members who are active duty military or veterans - $10 includes meal
- Attendance will be limited to the first 150*
- The Northfield Inn is offering a special room rate of $85 per night plus taxes. Each room has double queen beds and includes complimentary breakfast. You will need to call the Northfield Inn to make your reservation at the special rate.
*At the present time we are planning on a maximum of 150 attendees. The maximum number may be decreased if capacity limitations are imposed
Registration Form
Fall Meeting Agenda
February 17 - March 24, 2022 - Introduction to Beekeeping - Springfield, Illinois
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 4, 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 4, 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
None at this time.