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Kalamazoo Woodenware

Hive bodies, deeps, mediums, supers and other beekeeping equipment from Keith Lazar is now available right here in Kalamazoo. Stock up now!

Check out SPECIAL PRICES online at Buggs Nest Woodenware.

Contact:

Cathy King in Kalamazoo
Phone: 269-743-8146
Email: trreech@aol.com

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Modern Beekeeping

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Free Beekeeping Magazine from the publishers of Bee Culture Magazine.

To receive it online every month, go to the Walter T. Kelley Co. web site and sign up for an account (free).

This excellent publication is edited and produced by Kalamazoo Bee Club member Charlotte Hubbard.

We recommend reading both Bee Culture Magazine (paid subscriptions) and to Modern Beekeeping (free). The two publications contain different material of exceptional value to beekeepers.

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Coming Events

Sat, Feb 11, 8:30 - 3 pm
Holland Bee School
Maplewood Reformed Church
Holland, Michigan
($30 for adults, $12 for kids)

Wed, Feb 8, 7 - 8 pm
Basic Beekeeping
Kalamazoo Library Downtown
Dr. Larry Connor
Free Program

Sat, Feb 18, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Kalamazoo Bee School
Beginning Beekeeping
Intermediate Beekeeping
Kalamazoo Nature Center
($45.00 Registration)

Sat, Feb 25, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Albion Bee School
Beginning Beekeeping
Albion College
($40 Registration)

Tue, Mar 13, 7 pm
Beginning Beekeeping
Internationally Acclaimed
Authors and Speakers
Dr. Larry Connor
Dr. Dewey Caron
Comstock Community Center
($5 at the door)

Thur, Mar 15, 7 pm
Intermediate Beekeeping
Internationally Acclaimed
Authors and Speakers
Dr. Larry Connor
Dr. Dewey Caron
Comstock Community Center
($5 at the door)

March 13 & 20
WMU Lifelong Learning
Beekeeping Course
Joe Calme
Register online

Tue, April 24, 7 pm
a) Installing packages & nucs
b) Diseases and disorders
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Free Program

Thur, May 24, 7 pm
a) Making splits
b) Raising queens
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Free Program

The Coming Events section of the main menu provides more information.

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Beekeeping Supplies

Beekeeping Supplies from Dadant and Sons

Dadant has a new location!

Dadant's new local facility is located at 929 Elliot St, Albion, MI 49224 (next road west of the old facility). The phone number is (517) 629-2860. Hours are 8 am - 5 pm, closed from 12 - 1 for lunch.

Click here for Dadant's online catalog. Dadant & Sons Inc is a family owned business serving beekeepers since the Civil War.

Good Reading

Bee Culture Magazine is an excellent source of beekeeping information.

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Also find helpful information every month in

American Bee Journal

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Michigan Queens For Sale

Looking for Michigan Michigan queens? Here are two sources:

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Dr. Larry Connor is offering Michigan Queens from his queen rearing program at Connor Tree Farms in Galesburg, Michigan, east of Kalamazoo. You have a choice of ripe queen cells within 24 hours of emerging, or virgin queens ready to mate with your drones.

These queens are from stock developed at Purdue University. They have overwintered well in Michigan and have started strong in the spring. Dr. Connor is assisted by Craig Fuller and Cathy King. They offer free advice on how to re-queen a hive.

1. Virgin Queens (1-10 days after emergence) $14 each, or 11+ for $10 each. Single cqueens are available, but the suggested minimum order is 5.

2. Ripe Cells (within 24 hrs of emergence) $10 each or 11+ for $7 each. Single cells are available, but the suggested minimum order is 5.

For information about Michigan queens, contact Craig Fuller. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dr. Connor would like to establish a group of trained queen producers in Michigan. If you have an interest, please contact Larry Connor. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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