Polk County Beekeepers Association

06/17/2026

we have our club meeting this Thursday, June 17th!

5:30 PM – Hive Inspection (weather permitting)
We'll head out to look at the hives together. Keep an eye on the forecast and plan accordingly!

6:30 PM – Indoor Meeting with Guest Speaker
We're thrilled to welcome Gary Reuter, who will be presenting on Swarm Traps.

7:30 PM - short business meeting

05/19/2026

Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming monthly meeting this Thursday May 21st! Here's what we have planned:

📍 Location: 404 Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI,

5:30 PM — Club Hive Split
We'll kick off the evening by splitting our club hive. Come ready to get your hands in the hives!

6:30 PM — Presentation: "Splits" by Gary Reuter
Gary Reuter will be presenting on splits — a great opportunity to learn from an experienced beekeeper. Don't miss it!

05/01/2026

Email from Minnesota Beekeepers Assn. Minnesota Beekeepers Association Updates Together with University of Minnesota Bee Lab Extension, the Minnesota Beekeepers Association and sponsored by Mann Lake,

04/15/2026

Wisconsin beekeepers: check out our territory map for the 2026 beekeeping season. To schedule an apiary inspection, fill out the form linked below and email it to [email protected], or contact the apiary inspector assigned to the territory in which your apiary is located. Please note that inspection dates/times are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Access the apiary inspection request form at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryBeekeepingInspections.aspx. 🐝

03/19/2026

🐝 Meeting Reminder! 🐝

Just a heads-up that our next club meeting is TOMORROW, Thursday March 19th at 6:30 PM!

We'll have a special guest speaker, Mitchell Wayne, District Chairperson of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA), followed by committee updates.

Hope to see you all there!

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12/01/2025

I hope you’re all enjoying a cozy and joyful holiday season! As we wrap up the year, I wanted to send a quick note with updates on our upcoming meetings.

Our next Bee Club meeting will be February 19th, and we’re looking forward to kicking off the new year together.

We’re also excited to announce that the Wisconsin District Chair will be joining us as a guest speaker on March 19th. It should be a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. Stay warm—and may your hives overwinter well!

10/14/2025

As we wrap up another season, you're invited to our final meeting of the year! Join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and of course, delicious honey.
What to Expect:
Honey Tasting - Bring a sample of your harvest to share, or simply come enjoy the diverse flavors our members have produced this season
Season Recap - We'll reflect on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from this beekeeping year
Brief Business Meeting - A short discussion of club matters to close out the season
Date: Thursday October 16th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Balsam Lake
This has been a wonderful season, and we're looking forward to celebrating it together. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just getting started, your presence makes our community stronger.
See you there!

09/11/2025

Just a reminder that our next club meeting will be Thursday, September 18th. We’ve got a full evening planned, so please join us!
Agenda:
5:30 PM – Checking the bees and removing the supers
6:30 PM – Guest speaker Katie Lee from the UMN on Biosecurity for Bees
Business Meeting – brief updates and announcements
Honey Extraction – we’ll be extracting from the supers
It should be a fun and informative night, and of course—sweet with honey at the end! 🍯
Hope to see you there,

08/20/2025

Unfortunately Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt had some things come up and will not be able to make it to inspect the club hives on Friday.
We will still have the club meeting on Thursday in balsam lake as planned.
5:30 PM - weather permitting Join us for our regular club hive inspection! It's always fascinating to see how our colonies are thriving, and there's nothing quite like the collective wisdom of experienced beekeepers sharing insights around the hives.
6:30 PM - Our monthly business meeting follows, where we'll catch up on club news, upcoming events, and all things bee-related.

08/18/2025

Thursday August 21st
Get ready for a fantastic evening with your fellow beekeepers:

5:30 PM - Join us for our regular club hive inspection! It's always fascinating to see how our colonies are thriving, and there's nothing quite like the collective wisdom of experienced beekeepers sharing insights around the hives.

6:30 PM - Our monthly business meeting follows, where we'll catch up on club news, upcoming events, and all things bee-related.

Special Opportunity - Friday August 22nd
We have wonderful news! Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt, Wisconsin's State Apiarist and Apiary Program Coordinator, will be visiting to inspect our club bees. This is a rare chance to learn from one of the state's bee inspector right here at our location.
We're finalizing the exact timing and will send out details as soon as we have them. Want your own hives inspected? Don't miss this opportunity! You can reach out to Brooke directly to arrange an inspection of your personal colonies while she's in the area.