Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers
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Soap Class offered Saturday,
March 25, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00am
Dreher Building, Douglas County
Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.,
Lawrence, KS
Learn to Make Natural Soap,
Lotion Bars & Lip Balms
Make-it and Take-it! Saturday, 9:00am - 11:00am, March 25, 2023.
As-of 12 March 2023 all spaces are booked. Thank you.
Learn how to make Cold Process Soap from Joli Winer. Joli has been making soaps for more than 15 years. She will demonstrate how to safely make soap plus talk about ingredients and where to get them. She will also demonstrate how to make lotion bars and lip balms. Each paid registration will be able to make a batch of soap to take with them, get a lotion bar and a lip balm and get a copy of the recipes. The cost is $35 per person. Limit of 35 people. Register via PayPal (PayPal, debit or credit) here on the website.
If you have questions about this class, call or text Joli Winer 913-593-3562(mobile) or email.
K-State Research & Extension – Dreher Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Lawrence Ks
NEKBA Beekeeping Classes 2023 3 options
Class #1 -Beginning Beekeeping.
Class #2 - Year 2 & beyond. Or both!
Next: WHEN: Monday's, | 6:30pm – 9:00pm Three Sessions 4/24,5/1, 5/8)
WHEN: Saturday, February 25th | 8:30am – 5:00pm Class #2
WHERE: In-Person, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, KS
WHEN: Saturday, January 28th | 8:30am – 5:00pm Class #1
ALSO (cont'd) Sunday, January 29th, | 1 PM - 4:30 PM
REGISTRATION for 2023: Registration Form (if mailing payment)
1) Supplement Bee-ginning Beekeeping - Repeated classes scheduled in Apr/May 2023 (Monday's, Apr 24, May 01, May 08)
2) 2023 Year 2 & Bee-Yond Class Intro Page (February 25, 2023)
3) 2023 Bee-ginning Beekeeping Intro Page (Jan 28,29th, 2023)
Resources for Better Beekeeping for 2023 with links.
Use PayPal to register or print & mail the form.
Contact Class Chair-person, Kristi Sanderson
via email: Kristi Sanderson or mobile phone: 913-768-4961.
bee class 2023 INFORMATION.
OTHER OPTIONS for LOCAL BEEKEEPING CLASSES
While you're here, might as well check out Joli Winer's presentation on: "Urban Beekeeping and Kansas Honey Plants"
Did you know that Johnson County Community College offers a few levels of beekeeping courses? One of our long-term members, Robert Hughes, is the instructor. If it's not convenient for you to take our class, perhaps you might be interested in taking it from him at JCCC? JCCC Continuing Education course information is available here.
Instructor and beekeeper Robert Hughes is available via email or by phone: 913-485-9132 (text or call).
Need a book? We recommend many but here's what we used for our 2019 class. "The Beekeeper's Handbook" by Dr. Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Aritabile. Diana was our 2016 keynote bee class speaker.
We do better when we know better!
Beekeepers need to have a solid understanding of honeybee biology and basic beekeeping methods. New beekeepers should take basic beekeeping courses and read at least three different beekeeping guides. Become a member of a beekeeping association that holds regular meetings. Don't forget to subscribe to a beekeeping magazine! When we know better, we do better!
About the 2023 classes
Classes are held on Saturday, starting 9 am and ending between 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas. It's the only place large enough that doesn't cost and arm & a leg. We try to keep rates low. As a non-profit we budget to cover expenses, which we come very close to doing each year that we have put on this class. Class dates are: January 28 & 29, 2023 and February 25, 2023. Plan on arriving a little early for better seating. Doors open at 8:30 AM
Dadant & Son's informational brochure: Me? & Beekeeping!
1) 2023 Bee-ginning Beekeeping Class Intro Page
January 28 & 29, 2023. Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Repeating on Apr 24, May 1, and May 8 - Monday's
We can help you get started in keeping honey bees
As a local association, we've been around for a while...since 1948! People are keeping bees in the city, suburbs, as well as out in the country! We make beekeeping fun and interesting. We share ideas on best practices - keeping your bees alive, ways to collect and harvest honey, process bees wax, market your products. We have always been BIG on honey bee education. We share ideas on what to do with your beeswax, and how to best present your products. We have members of all ages and levels--new hobbyist to professional. Our meetings are open, and there's no pressure to join. See our Bee FunDay page about our next big educational event. Also check out ourCalendar page and NEKBA Newsletter Archive.
about our beginning bee class
In our class, we start with an overview and short history of beekeeping, followed by detailed and hands-on instruction on how to become a beekeeper. We will talk about vocabulary, biology in Beginning with Bees! Next, we'll present on bee equipment, what it's called, and various safety equipment, describing the hardware used and how to use it. We'll also talk present on installing your new bees and how to give them the best start. Safety, and what to expect those first 8 weeks as well as monitoring and inspecting. Yes, bees get problems with diseases and pests, so that subject will also be covered. Finally, we'll get into varroa mite management and the varies ways this pest can be treated to try to keep your bees healthy and survive going into fall, winter, and next spring. Lastly , we'll present on fall and winter management, and feeding. Ending the class, we'll be letting you know what the association has to offer in our programs and events. We'll also have some Q&A at the end of the session. Check your monthly newsletter for any updates and other programs (meetings).
Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization.
Registration is open for this spring event.
If you took this class already in January 2023 and will be attending, please email Kristi Sanderson.
Registration is open for this April/May event.
If you took this class already in January 2023 and will be attending, please email Kristi Sanderson.
BEE CLASS 2023
We are building a knowledgeable beekeeping community through fellowship, classes, and events.
If you are thinking about taking a honey bee class, please consider us, NEKBA, your local association.
There are many things to learn before embarking on this adventure. Our bee class is a combination of hands-on demonstrations and lecture-led discussions that will inspire you to get prepared and get started.
The course covers bee equipment, bee biology and anatomy, starting your first hive, products of the hive, bee friendly vegetation, and many other honey bee related subjects.
Our Bee Class is great for people who are interested in getting started with honey bees and beekeeping. This is the course to benefit you in getting started. And perhaps,if you have taken our bee class before, you may want to take it again as a re-fresher. It'll make even more sense after you've already had your bees for a season or several.