Have you ever thought, ”I would love to be a beekeeper!”
Join us for an engaging and hands-on interactive afternoon with Tom Montavon, former bee inspector for the State of Illiois. Discover what it really takes to keep bees - before you invest your time and money.
Learn about the fascinating world of honeybees and find out if this sweet hobby, pollinator-friendly passion, of buzzing side gig is right for you.
DATE: March 29, 2026
TIME: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
PLACE: Morrison Community Room (at Odell Public Library)
WHAT WILL BE COVERED:
~ The Bee's Life Cycle
~ What to Expect with the Hive and Preparing for It
~ What Bee's to Get
~ What Equipment to Look for and Assembly
~ Hive Location
~ Feeding the Bees
~ What to Look for in the Inspections
REGISTRATION
$10 per person (kids 10 & under are free)
To register visit:
https://givebutter.com/buzz-into-beekeeping
Advance registration is not required but strongly encouraged.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Matt Lillpop with Farm Bureau as
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