Stateline Beekeepers Association

There will be two classes this Spring.

Both classes are $75. The June 5th class will be at the Heller Nature Center in Highland Park. The class will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and lunch will be provided.

The June 19th class will be at the Jarrett Center at the Byron forest preserve in Byron. The class will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and lunch will be provided.

The agenda for both classes will consist of the following:

• Bee breeding and genetics
• Nutrition and pre-queen rearing needs.
• Equipment overview
• Setting up cell starters, cell finisher and one box starter/finishers (hands on)
  

Regular Meetings

• Saturday, March 6, 6:00 pm (membership dues)
• Saturday, April 10, 6:00 pm
• Saturday, May 15, 6:00 pm (auction)
• Saturday, July 24, 12:00 noon (picnic)
• Saturday, September 25, 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 6, 6:00 pm (elections)

Meetings are held at the Farm Bureau building in Freeport.
The picnic on July 24 will be at Krape Park in Freeport.

Stateline Beekeepers Association

The Stateline Beekeepers Association resulted from a class that was conducted by Terrence Ingram more than 20 years ago. Initially meeting in Stockton, Illinois, we have since moved our round-table discussions and gatherings to the Farm Bureau in Freeport, Illinois.

The association has grown from 10 beekeepers to more than 60 and includes beekeepers with many different backgrounds and lifestyles. Some of our beekeepers have a single hive, others have several, even as many as 1,600 hives. Each member has something interesting to offer the group as we talk about our varied experiences with beekeeping.