Sunday, June 1, 2-4:30 pm Steve Lende Apiary 2102 120th St., Spirit Lake, IA Raising Healthy Bees That Thrive is not only the tagline of the NWIABKA, it is the #1 priority for beekeepers. Raising healthy bees that thrive results in colonies that live through the winter, reproduce surplus bee stock, maximize honey production, and provide the best…
You’re invited to attend the NWIABKA Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. at the Dickinson County Extension office in Spirit Lake, Iowa. During the meeting you’ll receive a certificate of completion for attending the Level 1 class. It’ll be a great opportunity to meet members of the Association and talk bees! As members of the…
Along with equipment demonstrations, students are provided with a packet of articles and research documents that outline the principles and practices of sustainable beekeeping. Sustainable beekeeping is defined as beekeepers raising all their own healthy bees to replace winter losses, to increase colony numbers, and to offer excess bee stock to other beekeepers. Students will receive one…
Interested in becoming a beekeeper or just learning more about bees? Join us on March 1st to learn all you need to know to “bee-gin”! REGISTER FOR Beekeeping Class Message us with any questions!
2025 Beekeeper Education Schedule based on the above Level 5 Beekeeper Education Initiative Time and location to be announced.
Beekeepers Meeting : Sunday, October 20, 2-4:30pm, Topic: the Honey Jar – Value Added Honey Products (creamed honey & mead), plus ideas for storing honey supers and brood frames to avoid wax moth and mice damage. Watch for announcements for the Bee Smart Winter Zoom Series and the first Tri-State Winter School for Beekeeping Success.…
Beekeepers Meet : Sunday, September 22, 2024 Time: 2 pm Guest Speaker: Randall Cass, ISU Bee Extension Specialist, Topic: Bee Smart Presentation Iowa State University – Honey Bee Research – Location: Dickinson County Extension Office 1600 15th Street, Dickinson County Fairgrounds, Spirit Lake, IA Randall Paul Cass Position Randall joined Iowa State University in 2017,…
Upcoming Association meeting on Sunday August 25th 2 pm with guest speaker, Phil Breed.Will be held at my residence and bee yard: Sean Johnson 2855 370th Street, Dickens, IA 51333
The Northwest Iowa Beekeepers Association is a group of beekeepers in Northwest Iowa, SW Minnesota and SE South Dakota who meet to help each other develop the skills and knowledge they need to help their bees thrive. Their interests may include honey production, pollination, birthing queen bees, or helping honeybees thrive in challenging environments. The…