We are excited to announce our 2017 Bee Fun Day! Our annual event has learning opportunities for all levels and all ages!
Register NOW!
Regular – Member $40.00
Regular – Non-Member $55.00
Additional Person – $10.00
Event Information
Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017
Time: 9am – 4pm
Check in begins at 8am.
The first session will begin promptly at 9am.
Location: UNL – Agriculture Research and Development Center, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033
Please note that the drive can sometimes surprise individuals – so please plan accordingly. 🙂 Here are some helpful directions:
Directions from I-80, exit 405 (N. 56th St.)
- Turn left on Highway US-77. Drive north for 17.4 miles.
- Turn right on Highway NE-66. Drive east for 6.8 miles.
- ARDC will be on the south (right).
Presenters and Topics
Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, University of Nebraska, UNL Bee Lab Research
Gary Reuter, University of Minnesota, Entomology department “Gary-of-all-trades”
Ginger Reuter, Minnesota beeswax candle crafter
Margaret Barry, Nebraska encaustic artist
Dr. Ron Fessenden, MD, author of The New Honey Revolution
Broodminder, digital remote hive scale product
Pollinator and honey plants
Mite Control
Products of the hive including candlemaking
Hands-on activities (*add’l cost)
Youth activities for the little ones
Beekeeping supply vendors
And more!
New for 2017: Silent auction
This year we are excited to have some rather impressive items for silent auction to help raise funds for our ever growing programs. 100% of the funds raised for the silent auction will go towards the scholarship program for future years.
New for 2017: Nebraska Honey Queen
This year we will also be crowning the Nebraska Honey Queen, Miss Shelby Kittle from Ord, Nebraska. Shelby was recently a NBA youth scholarship student!
Registration
Registration includes lunch. If you require meal accommodations, please note on your registration form.
Online Registration: (credit or debit)
Regular – Member $40.00
Regular – Non-Member $55.00
Additional Person – $10.00
Manual Registration: (check payment)
Bee Fun Day 2017 Flyer and Form
Complete form with a check payable to the “Nebraska Beekeepers Association” and mail to:
Nebraska Beekeepers Association – Bee Fun Day
2614 W. South Street, #216
Lincoln, NE 68522
Volunteers needed!
If you would like to offer a helping hand for this day, we’d love it! Please let us know by contact us!