Will County Beekeepers Association

Joliet Library Science Fair 6/12
Thank you Keith and Craig for representing Will Bees and sharing your knowledge along with the observation hive. We really appreciate you taking the time to educate and engage the community!

🐝 Save the Date!
Will County Beekeepers Association Annual Picnic
For members and their families
📅 July 19th
More details to come—hope to see you there!

Thank you Dave Meyer for leading last night's queen marking practice. The drones were a bit chilled but it was a fun and valuable practice session!

Congratulations to Will Bees member Eric Matteson, winner of a complete hive!

Hope you can join us for our meeting tonight.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
***** 6:30pm *****
Will County Farm Bureau
note change in start time for this meeting only

🐝 Drone Marking Event - Dave Meyer will lead our popular drone marking event at 6:30pm in the parking lot. Bring a marking pen if you have one. This exercise will help build your queen marking confidence while we practice marking drones. Thank you Dave for leading this fun and educational exercise!

🐝 Please join us for our next beekeeping meeting!

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – Queen marking session
⏰ 7:00 PM – Meeting begins

📍 Will County Farm Bureau

Featured topics include:
• Medicinal Products of the Hive with Emily Mueller (via Zoom)
• American Foulbrood in Illinois with Chad McGinnis

We hope to see you there! 🐝

Beau Wright, thank you for speaking at our April beekeeping meeting and sharing your insights on treatment-free beekeeping!

Are you interested in beekeeping? Will County 4-H, in partnership with the Will County Beekeepers Association, is offering a workshop for youth ages 8-18! Learn more and register online 🔗 extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-06-06-intro-beekeeping

Happy New Year!
Hope 2026 is happy, healthy and your best year yet!

🐝✨ Happy New Year 2026! A tiny bee brings big hope—new blooms, fresh beginnings, and a kinder world. Let’s protect nature, plant flowers, and grow a sweeter, brighter future together. 🌼🌍💛 #HappyNewYear2026 #BeeLove #SaveTheBees #NaturePositive #EcoFriendly #NewYearVibes #ProtectPollinators #GreenFuture #PlantMoreFlowers #SweetFuture 🐝🌼