Meetings & Events

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2013 Meeting Schedule

January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 5 (Thursday)
October 7
November 4
December 2 – Christmas Party

All monthly meetings are held in the large meeting room at 6:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Library. 1900 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI.

Field Trips

**Join us at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 8th in Watertown, WI, for shopping at Dadant's and visitation to a 40-hive apiary. Experienced and knowledgeable host, Wally Nass, will guide us on a tour of his apiary and answer any questions we have. Shopping at Dadant's from 11:00 am until 11:45am. Then, we will carpool over to Wally's apiary. Guests are welcome. Dadant's address is W2763 East Gate Drive, Watertown, WI.

2013 Workshop Schedule

Event: Beginning Beekeeping Class
Date: Saturday, February 9th, 8am to 2pm or so
Location: Hemken Honey Company in Big Bend
This class will cover the basics of beekeeping and is intended for new beekeepers. We will attempt to explain what honeybee critters do, and how they do it. This is presented in an informal style, intended to fill up the newbie with honeybee information. Cost is $45. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a spot. There is limited availability to insure better interaction and understanding. Second potential date of February 23rd if first class is filled.

Event: Beekeeping Equipment Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 9th, 8am to noon or so
Location: Hemken Honey Company in Big Bend
The workshop covers beehive equipment including hands on demonstrations. Depending on the group, there may be workshop space for you to work on your own equipment following the workshop. Cost is $15. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up for a spot. Limited availability.

 

Package Bees
Package bees should be available again this year through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Hemken Honey Company. These will be two pound Carniolan packages with a delivery date in April. Details will be forthcoming at the regular MWBA meetings.