2024 beekeeping speakers
1) Dr. Jennifer Tsuruda - Assistant Professor and Apiculture Specialist, U of Tennessee @Knoxville
2) Mr. Blake Shook - founder, owner and head beekeeper of Desert Creek Honey in Blue Ridge TX
3) Dr. Judy Wu-Smart - University of Nebraska, Lincoln Assistant Professor & Ext. Specialist
4) Dr. Autumn Smart - Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Lincoln
5 ) Mr. Rogan Tokach - former Kansas Honey Producers Assn Scholarship student, and now working on his Ph.D. at Auburn University College of Agriculture in Alabama.
Our May 2024 "Buzzer" Newsletter
Our June 2024 "Buzzer" Newsletter
BEE FunDAy 2024- See you June 7, 2025 !!!
It's our annual educational and fun event for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
Looking for a hotel to stay at in Lawrence for the Bee FunDay?
We have a block of rooms still available.
Hotel Information Ask for special Beekeeping FunDay rates or make your reservation on-line!
Country Inn and Suites 2176 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS 785-856-7703
We have contracted with a nearby hotel, The Country Inn and Suites, 2176 E 23rd St., Lawrence KS 66046
The cutoff date for the hotel reservation is May 10th, 2024, for the contracted price of $139.00. To make a reservation call 785-856-7703, use the code ‘Heartland Honey’ to get the discount. You may also use this link https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZZ58M4
If you have questions or you would like to be a vendor, please call, text, or email Joli Winer at 913-593-3562.
About the Event: How did it come about???
The name " Bee FunDay" came about in the early 1990's from hosting these small early summer bee events at a local farm. Members of the association got together for the event to have fun, and expand their learning from just a monthly meeting. The even has gown in numbers over the years. It has always been a way for members to bond in addition to learning other things about beekeeping that might not be covered in a monthly educational meeting. In 2015, we had over 300 in attendance. Join us at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
The very first Bee Funday event was held on a Sunday, June 5th, 1994, at the grounds of the Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Spring, KS. The next was held at the home of Joli Winer and Cecil Sweeney. The association held it's annual Watermelon Feed & Honey Judging Contest in the month of September.
Both the program and the schedule will be available at the registration desk on the day of the event.
2024 Bee Funday Program - speaker and event information - please read our brochure for details.
2024 Bee Funday Registration-Paper Form. *You may print & mail check payment with this form.
**PayPal registrations do not require use of this form.
2024 Bee FunDay Schedule as-of 22 May 2024. *outline and schedule subject to change.
2024 Bee Funday Open Apiary Training -limited hosted by Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program - please read.
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GOOD FELLOWSHIP & GOOD BEEKEEPING
31 years' Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers' Association Bee Fundays
HANDOUTS
Making Colorful Cold Process Soap by Lisa Opitz in Dreher South 9:45 to 10:40am
HANDOUT "Soapitz-by-Loapitz, LLC"
Types of Presentations:
Presentation Types
VA = Value Added
These presentations provide instruction on making the most of your bee products.
Topics might include how to make candles, soaps, lip balms, beauty products, creamed honey, mead or how to harvest pollen or cook with honey and more.
PA = Practical Application
These presentations provide information that will address problems or situations which you can adopt immediately to make yourself a more efficient and better informed beekeeper. Topics might include techniques for controlling hive beetles, varroa mites, beehive placement, extracting honey and wax, making splits, queen introduction, beehive inspections, reading the frames, finding the queen, swarm baiting and catching and more.
SI = Science Intensive
These presentations will discuss some of the latest scientific research regarding honey bees and their world.
Topics may include genetics, honey bee biology, morphology, pheromones, IPM (integrated pest management) practices, queen rearing, drone behavior and more.
GI = General Interest
These presentations might include information regarding improving local pollinator sources, marketing honey and honey products, pesticide use and more.
KF = Kid Friendly
These activities teach kids about bees in a fun and friendly way. Parents are always invited to attend.
On-line registration is easy and quick. It is so convenience, it seems it is the most preferred method. Upon finalization of your PayPal transaction, you will receive a PayPal confirmation email. In addition, an email is sent to the Treasurer, which will be used as your registration. If you need to confirm, or have any problems or questions, you may email. We'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!
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