At our May meeting on May 18, 2026 we will have a guest presentation: Swarm Prevention and Hive Splitting Emily Mueller will discuss swarm prevention and hive splittings. This session will cover practical techniques to help beekeepers manage colony growth, … Continue reading →
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026. At this meeting, we will recap this year’s bee delivery process (if our tentative delivery date holds) and discuss spring beekeeping issues. Please plan to join us in person, … Continue reading →
Our Bee supplier has advised us that he should be able to deliver our Bee packages on Friday morning, the 17th of April. If there are any last minute changes, we will update you ASAP. ————————————————– *USEFUL HIVING INSTRUCTIONS* How … Continue reading →
Join us for the annual Bee Symposium at FDLTCC! From great vendors and information tables to esteemed guest speakers, you’ll learn everything from beginning beekeeping to the role bees play in human health. Dr. Priya Chakrabarti and Dr. Dewey Caron … Continue reading →
After three years of work, the UMN beekeeping mentorship team has completed its effort. A Guide to Beekeeping in Northern Climates is now available to purchase, download as a PDF, or read as a flipbook online. Click here to view … Continue reading →
At our July meeting, Brian, one of our members described a solar wax melter he constructed from plans downloaded from Brushy Mountain’s Bee Site. Here is a link to the plans that he used and some photos of his completed … Continue reading →
Every year, the Northeast Minnesota Beekeepers (NEMNBA) sponsor a young person interested in learning to become a beekeeper, but who may lack the resources and support needed to go for it. If you, or someone you know, is between 12 … Continue reading →
Here is a step-by-step description of how to install a new hive. There is also a video you can watch on the U of MN Beelab site
Continue reading →As mentioned in the Feb 27th meeting, Randy Oliver has posted a Varroa Management Spreadsheet on his website, scientificbeekeeping.com. For your convenience, we are posting a link here to view and download this tool if you are interested. Please let … Continue reading →
Here is the Bee and Butterfly Habitat video that we tried to show.
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