Open Apiary - Lawrence, KS ( Pendelton’s Country Market )

Beekeepers Inspecting Hive

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program.

Beekeeper Contact: Kristi Sanderson

sandersonk09@gmail.com

NEKBA Funday 2023

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Funday is a day long, fun learning opportunity for beekeepers of all skill levels. Bring a veil or a bee suit for hands on experience at our apiary. There will be guest speakers, demonstrations, vendors, silent auction, prize drawings and a swarm demonstration. Registration fee includes access to all presentations, lunch, and homemade honey ice cream. 

Hotel Information 

Ask for special Beekeeping FunDay rates! 

Country Inn and Suites

2776 E 23rd

Lawrence, KS 66046

Open Apiary (Columbus, KS)

Inspecting Beehive

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. 

Beekeeper: Melissa Karsten

Contact: CCABclub@gmail.com

2023 Year 2 & Beyond (NKBA)

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YEAR 2 AND BEYOND - Saturday, February 25th, 2023: This class will focus on topics including requeening hives, making splits, products of the hive, and integrated pest management. Lunch and snacks will be provided at breaks. More information will be available soon

Hap-Bee Hour: GPMB monthly webinar series

Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program is excited to host our Monthly Hap-Bee Hour Online Discussion Forum and Gathering. 

We have a variety of speakers that discuss topics related to seasonal beekeeping concerns. 

Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Open Apiary - Riley, KS (SAVE Farm)

Open Apiary Training

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. 

Beekeeper: Nikki Bowman

Open Apiary (Meriden, KS)

Open Apiary Training

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. 

Beekeepers: Steve Tipton and Becky Tipton

Contact: bstbees@embarqmail.com

Open Apiary (Spring Hill, KS)

Open Apiary Training

Open Apiary times are an informal unstructured gathering of members of the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. There will be brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with beehives. Open Apiary will count as 2 hours of field training towards your progress through the Great Plains Master Beekeeping program. 

Beekeepers: Joli Winer & Cecil Sweeney

Heroes to Hives

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Heroes to Hives is a unique program that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through FREE professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.