Calendar » February 2021

Bee All About It - Beekeeping for the Beginner

Online via Zoom or attend in person at the Cook County Farm Bureau. Seating is currently limited to 8, subject to change due to ongoing Covid guidelines. Reserve your spot early! Class is on 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 1 hour of instruction and 30 mins Q&A:

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Zoom or Location: Live via Zoom link or at the Cook County Farm Bureau Meeting Room |6438 Joliet Rd Countryside
Fee: $50.00 for full course for CCFB Members. $70.00 for non-members.
Registration: Register by calling the CCFB office at 708-354-3276; online at the Member Center or email Debbie at [email protected]

Feb 2nd Session 1: Honey Bee Biology & Behavior

Feb 9th Session 2: Gearing-up and Sourcing Bees

Feb 16th Session 3: Arrival of Spring: It’s Showtime

Feb 23rd Session 4: Transition to Summer
Mar 2nd Session 5: Onset of Fall and Preparing for Winter
Mar 9th Session 6: Harvesting Honey and Course Review

**This program is brought to you by Kim Kulton, President of Bee All About It. Kim’s background is in entomology. Kim operates a commercial beekeeping business which produces local honey, raises Queens, and rescues bees. She is joined by Pete Soltesz, President of CookDupage Beekeepers Association, one of the largest bee clubs in the Midwest. Kim and Pete are experts on what works locally in our Northern Illinois/Chicago area counties.