Door County Beekeepers Club

Door County Beekeepers Club Mentoring Program

The unique thing about beekeeping is that there are no firm rules, and every hive contains new experiences and adventures. Continuing education is always beneficial, and there are no better resources than fellow beekeepers and club members.

The Door County Beekeepers Club is dedicated to helping new beekeepers, seasoned beekeepers, and everyone in between. Many members have asked about establishing a mentoring program to provide answers and connect fellow beekeepers with both resources and solutions. Several members have volunteered to serve as mentors and they are listed below. The location of each beekeeper mentor is also listed to guide members in selecting someone near their apiary. As more volunteers step forward, the list will be updated.

Volunteer Mentors:

Bill and Barb Meyer
Sister Bay
920-388-9010
bmeyer1010@gmail.com

Kevin O’Donnel
Clay Banks / Forestville
920-473-4244
fadoauthor@gmail.com

Mark Lentz
Brussels / Southern Door
920-948-0090
mclentz55@gmail.com

Max Martin
Sturgeon Bay
920-495-8457
mwmarti1@wisc.edu

Jave Hughes
Peninsula Center
920-421-2094
doortiles@gmail.com

John Rybski
Algoma
920-362-4038
silvercreekfarm@wizunwired.net

Max’s Minute – Archives provides helpful insights and tips for managing your beekeeping throughout the year, as well as a look into the monthly activities of the Door County Beekeepers Club. These posts are provided by Max Martin, co-president of the DCBC, and initially appear on the Home page for timely aid during the various beekeeping seasons. Visit our Home page often to see the latest Max’s Minute.

Max’s Minute – Archives

2019/2020 DCBC Winter Hive Loss Survey

All About Bees by HalloweenCostumes.com

Bee Biology and Physiology – Presentation by Bill Meyer, providing an overview of the various body parts and functions of the bees, including the influence of hormones and other chemicals on bee behavior.

Bee Check – BeeCheck is a voluntary communication tool that enables beekeepers and pesticide applicators to work together to protect apiaries through use of the BeeCheck mapping program.

Negative behavioral effects from Oxalic Acid Vaporization – Study completed by DCBC member Kevin O’Donnell for UM Master Beekeeping Course.
PowerPoint Presentation Slides (PDF)

Scientific Beekeeping – Beekeeping Through the Eyes of a Biologist.

Sturgeon Bay Beekeeping Ordinance – Final version of the City of Sturgeon Bay beekeeping ordinance.

University of Minnesota Bee Lab – Research and education for promoting healthy bees.

Wisconsin Honey Producers – Resources for everything honey in Wisconsin.

WI DATCP – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture – Bees & Honey.

The Xerces Society – Protecting wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat.

American Honey Queen Press Release