Member meetings are held quarterly at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas Hope Campus, details for each meeting below. Member meetings begin with an educational program presented by a guest speaker. A short business meeting follows the program. Membership is not required to attend the meetings and anyone interested is invited. Non-members can participate in all activities with the exception of voting.
MONDAY
February 19, 2024
Varroa, European Foulbrood and Probiotics Update
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Apiary Inspector Jacob Bates will talk about Control of Varroa Mites and European Foul Brood (EFB) and provide an update on the Use of Probiotics.
Hempstead Hall UofA-Hope
Spring Hill Suite
Sign-in and Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Program at 6:00 pm
TUESDAY
May 21, 2024
Swarm Biology and Management
Dr. Jon Zawislak, Assistant Professor of Apiculture and Urban Entomology for the UofA Division of Agriculture Research and Extension, will present “Swarm Biology and Management”.
Hempstead Hall UofA-Hope
Spring Hill Suite
Sign-in and Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Program at 6:00 pm
MONDAY
August 19, 2024
Hive Management for the Fall
Richard Underhill, EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and former President of Arkansas Beekeepers Association, will speak on Hive Management for the Fall.
Hempstead Hall UofA-Hope
Spring Hill Suite
Sign-in and Refreshments at 5:30 pm
Program at 6:00 pm
MONDAY
December 9, 2024
Annual Christmas Social
This meeting will include a VERY short business meeting and officer elections followed by an informal discussion of various beekeeping topics and our Christmas Social . . . Come and celebrate the season with us and find out what is planned for 2024!
Hempstead Hall UofA-Hope
Spring Hill Suite
5:30 pm