There is now a post on our CIBA website about what to do with a Colony that has Survived to this point.DO take a look. - Because bees have survived ‘till early March, does not mean they will survive ‘till April.Also, from the earlier meeting noticeZoom Meeting next Monday - Info on previous email It is best to submit any questions you would like addressed In Advance  See email address below Put "Beekeeper Question" in subject line Are you aware of a location where a b ...Continue Reading

Central Indiana Beekeepers Zoom Meeting Monday, March 15Start-up time 6:30 PM - Long on up to 15 minutes early*Join Zoom Meeting with*https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82271601986?pwd=ellmUE02eGpGaDVHNkYwcTNGeGZaUT09Tentative agenda will include:*What to do for/with your bees that survived Anticipating the Nectar Flow What to expect in the next few weeks. Your Questions - Also, See below Have questions you would like to have addressed? - Best to submit in advance*. Send to  at DrPhysio@PROT ...Continue Reading

(For Your Information - DO Check This Out)Can’t make it to Indiana Bee School? - You are eager to learn more?*🎉 Michigan State Beekeepers Spring Conference is Online for YOU. 🎉*Quick Highlights:*The entire conference is Virtual, Online Evenings Wednesday, March 3rd through Friday, March 5th, and Saturday, March 6th All day. Wide variety of content by outstanding presenters. (See Agenda HERE) Non-member Registration Fee of only $30 for all four sessions*. (Registration Details HERE) Visit ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: This just came through, another possible source for Nucs. I have no past experience with this supplier, however Bedford Beekeepers is involved. - Bedford Beekeepers is a Strong Club with Good People. Considerations: These are probably not overwintered nucs, but they are still nucs Don’t know what type of mated queens will be provided. - Something to check on. Bedford is south of Bloomington, about 2 hours drive south of Indy Order deadline March 1st, about two weeks from now. If I were looking for nucs, ...Continue Reading

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/84440/veterans-use-beekeeping-to-improve-well-being/?utm_source=VRfeatures&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResourcesBelow is an excerpt from the above link to an article from the U.S. Dept. Veterans Affairs Blog*After you read the excerpt, take a look at the full article.  **Shared by one of our Veteran Beekeepers 😃*Veterans use beekeeping to improve well beingVA beekeeping programValerie Carter, a recreational therapist at the Manchester VA Medical Center, ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Heads Up Fellow Beekeepers Central Indiana Beekeepers February On-Line Meeting Monday February 15th: Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM (Arrive 10 to 15 Minutes Early) Mark the Date and Time - Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82271601986?pwd=ellmUE02eGpGaDVHNkYwcTNGeGZaUT09 If Needed Meeting ID: 822 7160 1986 and Passcode: apis Guest Presentation: Making the Most of Mentoring, by Jim Berndt Meeting Topics: For Current Beekeepers. Your Winter Bees - February and March Looking forward to Sprin ...Continue Reading

Happy New Year from your friends at the Blind School!*(Better known as the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired).* We may be having near zero temperatures this week, BUT..* Spring is on the way and this is your Lucky Day! 🎉 😃*Our Winter Houseplant Sale is scheduled for February 11-13 for in person shopping.*Hours are:*Thursday, February 11th 3-6 pm*Friday February 12th 3-6 pm *Saturday, February 13th 9 am-3 pm*Covid-19 procedures will be in place.*Please ...Continue Reading

Greetings CIBA membersTim Caldwell is eager to share this opportunity to get a free issue of American Bee Journal. Remember, once we are past the sub-freezing weather, then will be a good time to get your hives and equipment in order.Happy BeekeepingYour CORE GroupGet Outlook for AndroidFrom:* American Bee Journal <info@PROTECTED>Sent:* Friday, February 5, 2021 8:28:26 AMTo:* Tim Caldwell <tcaldwell@PROTECTED>Subject:* ABJ Extra-February 5, 2021 - Fre ...Continue Reading

😃😃😃  Looking for beekeepers to help advise new beekeepers. 😃😃😃*But First - A Pop Quiz 🤔  -  Place a check mark by ANY that ApplyHave you been beekeeping for two years or longer and* Helped install a package or nuc Purchased beekeeping equipment Lost a colony (Bonus Point for this One 😉) Asked for advise from another beekeeper Can you recognize:* A queen, worker bees and drones. Eggs, larvae, capped brood? Queen Cells and Drone cells and know the difference? Drawn comb Cells wit ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Heads Up Fellow Beekeepers for Your Central Indiana Beekeepers February On-Line Meeting Monday February 15th: Meeting Begins at 6:30 PM Arrive 10 to 15 Minutes Early Zoom Link to follow. - Mark the Date and Time Guest Presentation: Making the Most of Mentoring, by Jim Berndt Meeting Topics: For Current Beekeepers. Your Winter Bees - February and March Looking forward to Spring. Mentoring New Beekeepers New Beekeepers Working with Mentors Equipment needs For Everyone Sources for Packages and Nucleus ...Continue Reading