Beekeepers' Association
Since 1948...Exploring the Wonderful World
of Beekeeping Together
"Good Beekeeping and Good Fellowship"
NEKBA Meetings:
Dates, times, and locations.
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. - Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044; Click here for a map. Mr. Ray Ladd, the Atchison County Extension Agent, will discuss spraying and pruning of fruit trees, bushes, and plants.
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. - Bass Pro Shops, 12051 Bass Pro Drive, Olathe, Kansas 66061; click here for location and website. Topics: Youth Scholarship presentation by Ms. Shelby Turner (NEKBA 2009 Youth Scholarship winner). Meet our NEKBA 2010 Youth Scholarship winners.
Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD. Ron Ward will discuss installing package bees and Steve Tipton talks about making splits.
Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD. Gary Ross discusses Honey Bee diseases and Becky Tipton will give a presentation on Integrated Pest Management.
Saturday, June 5, 2009 - This is our Beekeeper's FUNDAY! Hands-on beekeeping training, nationally recognized speakers, and Becky's Honey Ice Cream. Mmm mmm mmm! Registration and info coming soon.
Monday, July 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Location and topic TBD.
August and September combined meeting: Sunday, August 29, 2010 (1:00-5:00----eat at 1:30) - Zimmerman's Killcreek Farm, 9210 Kill Creek Road, De Soto, Kansas 66018; click here for location and website. This is our annual Bee-Bee-Q, Watermelon Feed, and Honey Judging Contest. Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD. Topics: feeding your bees, Fall/Winter management, and labeling your honey products.
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD. Topic: value added products.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Ernie Miller Nature Center (website), 909 N Highway 7, Olathe, Kansas, (913) 764-7759, click here for a map. Cookie and candy exchange!
For more information or questions about the club, please contact any of the club officers, or email us at beekeepers@nekba.org, or click on our Contact Us Page and we'll contact you!
"Good Beekeeping and Good Fellowship"
