May 15th 2017 MDT
Remember, CIBA’s May meeting is this Monday, May 15Time and Location"6:30 PM - Nature Center6363 Spring Mill Rd.Indianapolis IN 46260Main topics: Colony Management: Why, When, How of Making Splits*Guest Speaker: David Barrickman, Anderson, IN*With years of experience Dave is a wealth of knowledge. He owns and operates Wildflower Ridge Honey, just west of Anderson. Many of you may have seen him at markets throughout the area. A sought after presenter come to learn: bring your questions Other ...Continue Reading
May 14th 2017 MDT
Remember, CIBA’s May meeting is this Monday, May 15Time and Location"6:30 PM - Nature Center6363 Spring Mill Rd.Indianapolis IN 46260Main topics: Colony Management: Why, When, How of Making Splits*Guest Speaker: David Barrickman, Anderson, IN*With years of experience Dave is a wealth of knowledge. He owns and operates Wildflower Ridge Honey, just west of Anderson. Many of you may have seen him at markets throughout the area. A sought after presenter come to learn: bring your questions Other ...Continue Reading
April 28th 2017 MDT
Need bees? Looking for a package? - See belowStevie King of King BeeAddress: 3750 N St. Rd. 59, Rockville, IN 47872,_ will be getting packages from CA Tomorrow, Saturday the 29th. The price is $145.00 with Queens either Italian or Carniolan Call 844-King Bee (1-844-546-4233). King Bee retail store in a new building and Workshop you may tour and shop for your equipment. Stevie is Amish so No Website. Also He is hosting a Beekeepers Meetings 1st Monday o ...Continue Reading
April 19th 2017 MDT
Below is information on a Spring Plant Sale being held by Indiana State School for the Blind and Visually Impared, aka The Blind School. This is a great opportunity for obtaining plants and speaking with staff and volunteers. — Sales help support the horticulture program for the school. ...Continue Reading
April 16th 2017 MDT
Honey Bee activity is well ahead of schedule for AprilColonies are building up rapidly Swarms have already occurred, probably from feral colonies Some queen cells have been reported. Our April 17 Monthly Meeting will focus on issues associated with swarming.Why do honey bees swarm How to inspect your colony for signs of potential swarming Managing the colony to decrease the chance of swarming How to deal with swarms once they occur. Guest presenters will be Mike and Debbie Seib, owners of Seib’s Hoosier HoneyMike ...Continue Reading
April 14th 2017 MDT
Observation & Learning Opportunities for Beekeepers Are you a:New beekeeper and want to learn about hive inspections? New beekeeper and have questions? Curious about honey bee colonies and hives Central Indiana Beekeepers is sponsoring several upcoming opportunities for observation and learning. Saturday April 15 Sunday April 16 Saturday, April 15th*Distelrath Farms*6302 East Raymond St.10:00 AM to NoonAdvance register withRoss Harding RossCHarding@PROTECTED Ross will be going over hive components, ...Continue Reading
April 7th 2017 MDT
Observation & Learning Opportunities for Beekeepers Are you a:New beekeeper and want to learn about hive inspections? New beekeeper and have questions? Curious about honey bee colonies and hives Central Indiana Beekeepers is sponsoring several upcoming opportunities for observation and learning. Sunday April 9 Saturday April 15 Sunday April 16 Added information below and at the CIBA WebsiteSunday, April 9th*Holiday Park Apiary*6363 Spring Mill Rd., 4626012:30 to 2:00Free and open to everyone.(A ...Continue Reading
March 19th 2017 MDT
CIBA Tomorrow, Monday, 20th - Live Package Install at 5:00Mar 17, 2017 by jerryzPackage Install DemoMatt Fearnow will demonstrate installation of a LIVE package of bees. Preparations will begin around 5:00 PM. Installation will take place at our Holliday Park Apiary, NE corner of Holliday Park. Experienced beekeepers will be present for questions and discussion. (Please Read More)Bring suits, veils and gloves if you wish to get in close. Apiary is visible as you look to the left while dri ...Continue Reading
February 23rd 2017 MDT
At our meeting on Tuesday two sources of nucs and/or packages were discussed. Some of you asked for this information to be emailed out to the group. Indy Bee Supply (www.indybeesupply.com) Packages: 3# packages, sourced from Fat Bee Man out of Georgia). Hopefully available 1st week in May. $125. Nucs: Locally raised bees. $175. available mid May Queens: Will have local queens available, hopefully in early May $30 locally bred queens $40 Mite-Biter queens All dates approximate depending on weather. For up to date info ...Continue Reading
February 23rd 2017 MDT
Feb. 21, 2017 Meeting RecapFifty-plus members met in front of the Nature Center to discus honey bees and beekeeping. Included were about 10 first-timers interested in getting started. Welcome Aboard!After initial announcements we separated into two groups for further discussion.New Beekeepers met to learn more about locating hives, what equipment to purchase, where to obtain their first bees. Current beekeepers met to discuss issues and concerns associated with our unusually warm weather.Colony survival rates have ...Continue Reading
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