Central Indiana Beekeepers Association – CIBA
Mission Statement
The mission of the Central Indiana Beekeepers Association (CIBA) is to communicate and share beekeeping knowledge and trends for urban and rural settings of Marion and Hamilton Counties, through Education, Advocacy, and Networking.
Club History
The Central Indiana Beekeepers began formation in 2009, initiated by Milly Stuart, Bonnie Jones, Cathy Myers, Mac Williams, and others.
Membership is open to all persons interested in honey bees, pollinators, and a healthy environment. There are no dues; members contribute their time in support of fellow members and the beekeeping community.
Meetings are held at the Holiday Park Nature Center, on the 3rd Monday of each month. We do not meet in December, and there are occasional exceptions in January and February. Check the calendar on upper right of our home page.) Currently typical meeting attendance ranges from 20 to 50 persons, depending on the season of the year. We are having meetings both online and in-person depending on the current situation.
Our goals are to start at 6:30 PM, provide seasonally relevant programs, and give all members an opportunity to learn and ask questions. Typically, meetings conclude by 8:30.
Activities are coordinated by a a CORE Group of members who are dedicated to supporting beekeeping and new beekeepers. All members are encouraged to participate in the CORE Group.
Membership
We are affiliated with The Beekeepers of Indiana. Their site has quite a few resources and is worth checking out!