Our next meeting is Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester. The NewBees Session begins at 6:30 pm in the Savanna Room, followed at 7:00 by our guest speaker, Chef Aaron Skoglund.
Join us for an exciting evening at Bee Club, as chef Aaron explores the delicious world of cooking with honey. Discover the versatility of this natural sweetener, as he share insights on how it can elevate dishes. From recipes to fascinating facts, this will inspire all cooks. Taste samples, ask questions and learn how to use honey in your own cooking. Don't miss this opportunity to sweeten your cooking skills.
On October 24, we will have a special meeting with guest speaker Patrick Molle, a professional beekeeper from France. More information coming soon.
Monthly Meetings for 2024
TENTATIVE TOPICS & SPEAKERS
Feb 8: Mastering the Maple Syrup Process - with Steven Cook
Woodenware, tools, and bees - with Ted from B&B Honey Farm in Houston, MN
Mar 14: Prairie Restoration - a TED talk by Chris Schad
Planting for Residential Pollinator Habitats - Erin Loeffler from the MN Board of Water & Soil, Duluth
Apr 11: Understanding and managing Swarms & Splits, plus Capturing Swarms
May 9: Diseases and Pests - with Katie Lee from the U of M, Bee Lab
Jun 13: Historical Beekeeping - with Larry Hofmann, Hofmann Apiaries in Janesville, MN
Jul 11: Research findings from testing hives of hobbyists & commercial apiaries, plus the monitoring of viruses & parasites.
Dr. Zach Bateson, Research Manager at the National Ag Genotyping Center, Fargo, ND . He will present via Zoom.
Plus a preview of SEMBA's new online Library
Aug 8: Winter Survival - with Adrian Quiney
Sep 12: Products of the Hive - Mead Making with James White, Candle Making with Dave Carlon
Oct 10: Cooking with Honey - with Aaron Skoglund, Executive Chef at the Country Club ... and a SEMBA member
Oct 24: Join us for a special presentation by Patrick Molle, a professional beekeeper from France
Nov 14: Members Only Pizza Party - Nia Ripka, chair