Due to popular demand and public fascination with the complex nature of honeybees, Andresen Nature Center will host a follow-up discussion on these industrious insects. The workshop is Sunday, February 24, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m. This session will be tailored towards newer beekeepers and those interested in starting their own apiaries. The location is 409 N. 4th Street in Fulton, IL, adjacent to Heritage Canyon.
Bring questions on any bee-related problems or concerns.
Topics include
- basic equipment set-up
- getting a colony safely bedded into their new home
- preparing for “The Spring Flow”
- hive inspections to monitor for pests.
More-experienced beekeepers are welcome to attend. They will form a discussion group to cover more nuanced and detailed issues, relevant to their specific interests or concerns.
Led by Mike Kramer, one of our local beekeepers and the consultant for the Nature Center’s observation beehive, the event will be both entertaining and educational. Basic hive boxes and equipment will be on hand for demonstrations. In addition, the observation hive at the Center has survived the cold snap in good-to-excellent condition. Their home will be on view.
We plan to hold sessions about every other month throughout 2019. There is so much to learn concerning the tending of honeybees and their complex social behaviors.
There is no charge for this event, but please contact the Nature Center if you plan to attend. Comfortable seating will be prioritized for those with a reservation. Contact AndresenNatureCenter@gmail.com or 815-208-7059.