As mentioned at the April meeting, we have three educational opportunities coming up this season that we would like to suggest. The first will occur at our May 18th meeting. NEMNBA is covering the cost of this event. Our speaker … Continue reading →
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, May 18, 2026. This evening’s special speaker Emily Mueller will discuss swarm prevention and hive splittings. Please plan to join us in person, or by Zoom at 7pm CST.
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.
Continue reading →January is the time of year when beehives from all across the US are sent to be used in almond groves in California. A trailer load as shown on the left will carry approximately 400 hives loaded on pallets of … Continue reading →