NEKBA Events
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We’re hosting a variety of events designed to inform, inspire, and engage. Find one that speaks to you.
Event List
NEKBA Monthly Meeting
TBA The monthly general meeting. Free to all. Bring a friend. Watch for the monthly "Buzzer" newsletter.
NEKBA Monthly Meeting
TBA The monthly general meeting. Free to all. Bring a friend. Watch for the monthly "Buzzer" newsletter.
Summer Celebration Picnic
Bring a side dish to share!
Pie Bake-off Requirements
Made From Scratch:
Crust and filling must be 100% homemade. No Pre-made Ingredients: Store-bought crusts or canned fillings.
Size: Pies must be baked in a standard 9-inch pan
No Refrigeration: No cream, custard, chiffon, or meat pies allowed due to food safety.
Submission & Judging Protocol
Blind Judging: Pies receive a random number at check-in for anonymity.
Recipe Card: A typed ingredient list must accompany the pie for allergy safety
Temperature: All entries must be delivered at room temperature.
No Garnishes: Do not include separate toppings or decorations outside the pan
NEKBA Open Apiary @Pendleton Bee Yard
NEKBA Pendleton Bee Yard - Open Good News! Our club Apiary has bees!
As part of a Great Plains Master Beekeeper Program the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Assoc. are starting their own apiary for teaching purposes. This is funded from a grant from GPMB. The eventual goal is to meet before our monthly meetings and some Saturdays. The bee yard will be at Pendleton’s Country Market which is only about 5 minutes from the Fairgrounds where our meetings are held. Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 E 1850 Rd., Lawrence, KS. We may adjust the time in the future. Bring your bee suits, wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
NEKBA Exec Board Meeting via Zoom
Proposed schedule on Monday's
April 12, 2026 @ 7pm (Zoom)??
July 12, 2026 (Zoom?)
October 2026 (Zoom @ 7pm)
January 2027 (in preson @ 2pm) -try not to conflict with Midwest Mo Meeting
Topic: NEKBA Board Meeting
Time: Jul 12, 2026 19:00 Central Time
NEKBA Open Apiary @Pendleton Bee Yard
NEKBA Pendleton Bee Yard - Open Good News! Our club Apiary has bees!
As part of a Great Plains Master Beekeeper Program the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Assoc. are starting their own apiary for teaching purposes. This is funded from a grant from GPMB. The eventual goal is to meet before our monthly meetings and some Saturdays. The bee yard will be at Pendleton’s Country Market which is only about 5 minutes from the Fairgrounds where our meetings are held. Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 E 1850 Rd., Lawrence, KS. We may adjust the time in the future. Bring your bee suits, wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
NEKBA Open Apiary @Pendleton Bee Yard
NEKBA Pendleton Bee Yard - Open Good News! Our club Apiary has bees!
As part of a Great Plains Master Beekeeper Program the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Assoc. are starting their own apiary for teaching purposes. This is funded from a grant from GPMB. The eventual goal is to meet before our monthly meetings and some Saturdays. The bee yard will be at Pendleton’s Country Market which is only about 5 minutes from the Fairgrounds where our meetings are held. Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 E 1850 Rd., Lawrence, KS. We may adjust the time in the future. Bring your bee suits, wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
NEKBA Monthly Meeting
TBA The monthly general meeting. Free to all. Bring a friend. Watch for the monthly "Buzzer" newsletter.
NEKBA Open Apiary @Pendleton Bee Yard
NEKBA Pendleton Bee Yard - Open Good News! Our club Apiary has bees!
As part of a Great Plains Master Beekeeper Program the Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers Assoc. are starting their own apiary for teaching purposes. This is funded from a grant from GPMB. The eventual goal is to meet before our monthly meetings and some Saturdays. The bee yard will be at Pendleton’s Country Market which is only about 5 minutes from the Fairgrounds where our meetings are held. Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 E 1850 Rd., Lawrence, KS. We may adjust the time in the future. Bring your bee suits, wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
BEEKEEPING FUN DAY - David Burns & Dr. David Peck
Join us for a day of beekeeping education and hands-on workshops! Featuring expert guest speakers, an open teaching apiary, and value-added talks. Enjoy lunch and honey ice cream! More info and registration available at the link below.
Vision Summit
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Vision Summit 2
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Beginning Beekeeping Class
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8:30-8:50 Registration
8:50-9:00 Introduction - Kristi Sanderson
9:00-9:20 My first years in beekeeping - Mark & Milisa Suckow
9:25-10:10 Equipment and Acquiring Bees - Kristi Sanderson
10:10-10:25 Break/vendor time
10:25-11:10 Honey Bee Biology-Brandon Souder basic biology that will aid in making good decisions
11:15-12:00 A Year in the Bee Yard - Becky Tipton overview of what to expect when with your bees
12:00-1:00 Lunch/vendor time
1:00-1:10 Learning Opportunities with NEKBA - Kristi Sanderson
1:15-1:30 Honey plants - Jo Patrick important honey plants
1:35-2:05 Hive Location and Hive Inspections - Mathew Brandes hive location & looking inside
2:05-2:20 Break/vendor time
2:20-3:10 Mites and Diseases - Joli Winer testing and treating for mites and recognizing diseases
3:15-3:45 Extracting Honey – Tim Gogolski equipment needed
3:45-4:30 Q & A
Same program different dates and locations
2026 February 14 Douglas County Fairgrounds Dreher building, 2110 Harper St Lawrence, KS
2026 March 14 Wyandotte County Extension Office 1216 N 79th St, Kansas City, KS
2026 March 21 Johnson County Extension Office 11811 S Sunset Dr, Olathe. KS
Any questions, contact Kristi 913-768-4961, or email sandersonk09@gmail.com.
Please help us tidy up at the end of the day. Thanks for joining us!
Kristi Sanderson, Special Events Coordinator 2026 – Bee Classes