June 2018 Newsletter
Click here Jun ’18 DJCBA Newsletter to see this month’s newsletter. Lots of interesting information about honey bee history, Concord Farms recap, as well as the usual club news and coming events.
Author: Worker Bee
May 2018 Newsletter
View the newsletter here: May ’18 DJCBA Newsletter This month featuring interesting bee jargon, minutes, and club news about our Honey Queen and Youth Beekeepers. And the cocktail made with honey looks very refreshing!
2018 Honey Queen Crowned
Holley Schwartz, daughter of Greg and Tracy Schwartz of Watertown, was recently crowned the 2018 Dodge/Jefferson County Honey Queen. Holley is a homeschooled student and member of the Watertown Badgers 4-H Club. In 2017 Holley was a a participant in Read More …
2018 Youth Beekeepers announced
The Dodge/Jefferson County Beekeepers Association will sponsor Samantha George and Zander Lang as the Youth in Beekeeping recipients for 2018. Each youth will receive their own colony of bees to care for during the beekeeping season. They are assigned mentors to assist them Read More …
April 2018 Newsletter
Click here Apr ’18 DJCBA Newsletter to see the latest newsletter. This issue has useful information about two issues that can affect hives: nosema and mite resistance. Also included is a recipe for Fresh Fruit Salad With Honey Vanilla Yogurt.
March 2018 Newsletter
Click Mar ’18 DJCBA Newsletter to see the latest club news, information about pollinators, and a recipe for honey taffy!
No Regular Club Meeting in March
Next Meeting– There will be NO meeting in March and encourage all member to attend the WHPA SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT Saturday, March 10 9:30am Location: MPTC, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend (enter in Door L2) Doors open 8:30am Registration: $5 Read More …
Beekeepers to Host Fish Fry
The Dodge/Jefferson County Beekeepers are hosting their annual “All You Can Eat” Fish and Chicken Dinner on Friday, February 23 at the Juneau Community Center, 500 Lincoln Drive in Juneau from 4:30-7:30pm. Tickets are $12.50/adult and $8/child (ages 5-10 years Read More …
February 2018 Newsletter
Click Feb ’18 DJCBA Newsletter to read the latest issue. Besides club news, featured are a couple of interesting articles, about bee foraging habits, and reactions of elephants to bees. This month’s recipe is honey chocolate covered strawberries.
Youth in Beekeeping Program
The Dodge/Jefferson Co. Beekeepers Association announce the 2018 Youth in Beekeeping Scholarship as a part of the club’s promotion and educational initiatives for youth interested in beekeeping. A scholarship is available for 2 youth from Dodge and Jefferson counties to apply Read More …