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January 2018
Max’s 2018 Beekeeping Class
Max's 2018 Beekeeping Class will be offered Saturday, January 20th, 8:00 am to 12:00pm at the Ag Research Station, 4312 Hwy 42, Sturgeon Bay. Please contact Max at 920-743-8457 or mwmarti1@wisc.edu to reserve a spot. Class is limited to 20 participants, cost is $25.00 (pay when you arrive).
Find out more »February 2018
DCBC Meeting: Getting Ready for Your Bees – February 27
Getting Ready for Your Bees (types of bees, location, equipment, etc.)
Find out more »January 2019
2019 Beginner Beekeeping Class
What: Introduction to keeping honey bees as a hobby When: Saturday, January 12, 8am to Noon Presenter: Max Martin, local beekeeper for 20 years Where: UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station, 4312 Hwy 42 Sturgeon Bay, WI Cost: $35.00 (pay at the door) Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Class limited to 25. For reservations please call 920-743-8457 or Email mwmarti1@wisc.edu.
Find out more »January 2020
Max’s 2020 Beginner Beekeeping Class
Max's 2020 Beginner Beekeeping Class What: Introduction to keeping honey bees as a hobby When: Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 8am to Noon Where: UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station, 4312 Hwy 42 Sturgeon Bay, WI Cost: $35.00 (pay at the door) Presenter: Max Martin, local beekeeper for 20 years and Co-President of DCBC. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Class limited to 25. For reservations please call 920-495-8457 or email mwmarti1@wisc.edu.
Find out more »March 2021
Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual Spring Conference 2021
The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association is preparing for its Virtual Spring Conference. This conference will be held online the evenings of Wednesday, March 3rd-Friday, March 5th and during the day on Saturday, March 6th with 4 different tracks. There is a fantastic line up of speakers and topics! 30 Vendors | 40 Speakers | 4 Days For more information, please visit: Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual Spring Conference webpage Conference Agenda
Find out more »August 2021
Promoting Pollinators in Door & Kewaunee Counties
Join us to learn about promoting pollinators on your land while sampling locally-sourced snacks and drinks. Peninsular Ag Research Station (4312 WI-42 Hwy, Sturgeon Bay) August 19, 2021, 4 pm to 6 pm Questions? Linda Mohr, Peninsular Ag Research Station, (920) 743-5406 Presentations: • Our Local Pollinators and the Fruits of their Labor (Rebecca Wiepz - PARS Superintendent) • Get in on the Local Buzz - Beekeeping 101 (Max Martin - Door County Beekeeper) • Home Sweet Home - Establishing…
Find out more »February 2023
Intro to Beekeeping – February 4th, 2023
The Door County Beekeepers Club is hosting an informative, interactive workshop on Feb. 4, 8 am – 12 pm, to teach participants about basic equipment, tools and techniques; how to choose the best hive location; how to obtain and install bees; and what to expect during the first year of beekeeping. All participants will receive half off a club membership. The workshop will be held at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. To register, email contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org. The $25…
Find out more »January 2026
2026 Beginning Beekeeping Class
Do you like the sweet taste of natural, local honey? Are you interested in gardening, pollinators, or science? Have you ever wondered what honey bees do to survive the cold winter months in Door County? The Door County Beekeepers Club will host a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, January 24th, at the Peninsular Ag Research Station, 4312 HWY 42, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. The class will be held from 8:00 AM to 1200 PM. For those interested in the fascinating…
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