Discover the World of Beekeeping in the Midwest with the Illiana Beekeepers Alliance!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of honey bees and beekeeping? Whether you’re a beginner eager to start your first hive or a seasoned beekeeper looking to refine your skills, the Illiana Beekeepers Alliance Beekeeping School is your gateway to success!
What You’ll Learn:
Beginner Beekeepers:
• Understanding Honeybee Biology: Learn the fascinating roles of the queen, workers, and drones in the hive.
• Beekeeping Basics: Equipment essentials, hive setup, and safety tips.
• Seasonal Hive Management: How to care for your bees throughout the year in the Midwest.
• Pest and Disease Management: An introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Honey Harvesting: Extract, process, and bottle your own honey.
Advanced Beekeepers:
• Queen Rearing Techniques: Cultivate strong queens for resilient colonies.
• Advanced Hive Management: Identifying and Handling supersedures, making splits, and swarm prevention.
• Basic Disease Diagnostics: Strategies to identify and treat hive ailments.
Why Choose Us?
• Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned beekeepers with years of hands-on experience in the Illiana region.
• Interactive Classes: Combine classroom knowledge with hands-on hive inspections. The hive inspection is individually conducted and scheduled at a later date and required to receive a certificate of completion.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a supportive community of local beekeepers.
• Customized Curriculum: Tailored to the unique challenges of Midwestern beekeeping.
When & Where:
• Date: April 26th, 2025
• Time: 8am-2pm
• Location: American Legion, Lowell, IN, 46356
Join Us!
Whether you’re looking to keep bees for honey, pollination, or pure enjoyment, the Illiana Beekeepers Alliance Beekeeping School will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Spaces are limited, so register today and start your journey into the amazing world of beekeeping! Go to IllianaBeekeepersAlliance.com to secure your spot.
Light snacks, drinks, and lunch will be available
Adult $45. Includes 1 year membership in IBA
Accompanied Children under 18 $25. Includes a family add on associate membership in IBA
Current IBA members $20. In advance.
All walk ins $55. If seating is available.
Class size is limited to 120 so enroll early. If the enrollment page allows payment, seats are available.
If it specifically states enrollment is closed, no seating is available and no walk-ins accepted
Contact GoIBA@yahoo.com with questions
