EVENTS and CALENDAR, Florida State Beekeepers Association

EVENTS and CALENDAR

A calendar of events has been established in cooperation with Bee Culture Magazine, which includes beekeeping activities not only in Florida, but elsewhere. Many local events will no longer be listed individually on our HOME PAGE, but may be available here on the EVENTS and CALENDAR page or under each applicable local association on our LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS page.  Always consult the global calendar to find out what is going on in Florida and elsewhere. Routine monthly meetings are also found on the LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS page for the growing number of local associations. To send items for inclusion, e-mail the Calendar Master


Global Event Calendar

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FSBA BUSINESS MEETING, BBQ, & HONEY CONTEST

The Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida and the Florida State Beekeepers Association are hosting a "Summer Swarm", Business Meeting, Welsh Honey Show.  Not only will honey be judged (extracted honey, chunk honey, creamed, cut comb, section comb honey, and black jar), but beeswax candles, photos, artwork, and crafts (fabric sculptures, new gadgets, inventions, and other items relating to beekeeping) will be judged.

Dates: June 8th and 9th, 2012

Place: Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 275-3435 ‎

Friday, June 8, 2012

Classes and The Day in the Beeyard will begin at 9:00 AM, ending around 5:00 PM.  A BBQ will follow at 6:00 PM.  Lunch is NOT provided on Friday, but food will be available for purchase.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Classes and The Day in the Beeyard will begin at 9:00 AM, ending around 5:00 PM. Lunch WILL be provided.

Cost per person- $35.00 if pre-registered; $45.00 At the Door.
Registration Form & Honey Show Rules & Tips

To book at special rates:  Go to the Hyatt Place Fort Myers at the Forum's website, enter dates, enter group code G-FBEE to make reservations at your group rate in your group room block. Attendees may also call the hotel directly at (239) 418-1844 and refer to the code G-FBEE   This is a special deal just for this event, with upscale rooms being offered as a large discount. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Hyatt Place Hotel Accommodations

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2012 USF Beekeeping Workshops
~ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

$10 for each workshop, Seating is limited

2012 Schedule

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National Honey Bee Day

Will be celebrated across our country on August 18, 2012.  The primary goals of the National Honey Bee Day Program include the promotion and advancement of beekeeping, education of the public about honey bees and beekeeping, and public awareness of environmental concerns as they effect honey bees.

Several local beekeeping clubs Alachua County Beekeepers Club along with Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Lake County, Lake Area, and any other clubs wishing to participate are hosting a National Honey Bee Day event for the celebration and public awareness of honeybees.  The event will feature displays, demonstrations, auction, food, drinks, door prizes, Florida Apiary Inspectors participation in live open-hive demonstrations, a visit from  Earlea Bee, an auction with Florida Ag “Hall of Famer”, Laurence Cutts from Chipley, Florida as the auctioneer, Alyssa Fine (the 2012 American Honey Queen), some great scientists and longtime beekeepers speaking about beekeeping and honeybees.  

Location:  The SE Livestock Pavilion located 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, FL 34470

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Course Outline  Deadline for registration is June 15, 2012

 

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