Beekeepers of White County Arkansas

06/19/2026

Information is updated!! YAY

06/10/2026

It was our pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us. Your presentation was both informative and enjoyable, and we truly appreciate your willingness to support our group. We learned so much and look forward to having you visit again in the future! 🐝🍯😊

06/10/2026

If you missed our meeting, you missed out on a wonderful guest speaker, Ryan Walker of Rockin’ W Ranch in Romance!
Ryan shared a wealth of informative and engaging information, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.
Thank you, Ryan, for taking the time to speak at our monthly meeting and share your knowledge with us!
A big thank you as well to everyone who brought food. A special shout-out to Cindy Linder for the beautiful hive-shaped cheese ball and the adorable bee-themed deviled eggs—they were a huge hit!
We appreciate everyone who helped make this meeting such a success and look forward to seeing you all at the next one! 🐝🍯💛

06/09/2026

See everyone tonight!!

🐝 Two Opportunities to Learn About Bee Health & IPM! 🍯

We’re excited to share that Ryan Walker of Rockin W Ranch will be speaking at two upcoming beekeeper meetings covering pests, diseases, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)!

Ryan has a deep love for honey bees and a passion for education. His goal is to help beekeepers confidently identify common hive threats and implement practical, responsible management strategies that keep colonies strong and productive.

Whether you’re brand new to beekeeping or have years of experience, these meetings will provide valuable, real-world information you can apply right away. 🐝

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📍 Central Arkansas Beekeepers Association
🗓 June 8
⏰ 6:30 PM
📌 Levy Church of Christ
5124 Camp Robinson Rd
North Little Rock, Arkansas

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📍 Beekeepers of White County Arkansas
🗓 June 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📌 2400 Landing Road
Searcy, Arkansas

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We would especially love to see several of our Rockin W Ranch farm family who are interested in beekeeping come out and join us! Education and community are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about helping more families succeed with honey bees. 🍯

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come ready to learn!

🐝🍯🌻

06/06/2026

Just a quick reminder: Ryan Walker will be our guest speaker Tuesday. June 9th @ 6:00pm at the White County Extension Services located at 2400 Landing Road!! James Rhein will also be joining us! Hope to see everyone there!

🐝 Two Opportunities to Learn About Bee Health & IPM! 🍯

We’re excited to share that Ryan Walker of Rockin W Ranch will be speaking at two upcoming beekeeper meetings covering pests, diseases, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)!

Ryan has a deep love for honey bees and a passion for education. His goal is to help beekeepers confidently identify common hive threats and implement practical, responsible management strategies that keep colonies strong and productive.

Whether you’re brand new to beekeeping or have years of experience, these meetings will provide valuable, real-world information you can apply right away. 🐝

⸻

📍 Central Arkansas Beekeepers Association
🗓 June 8
⏰ 6:30 PM
📌 Levy Church of Christ
5124 Camp Robinson Rd
North Little Rock, Arkansas

⸻

📍 Beekeepers of White County Arkansas
🗓 June 9
⏰ 6:00 PM
📌 2400 Landing Road
Searcy, Arkansas

⸻

We would especially love to see several of our Rockin W Ranch farm family who are interested in beekeeping come out and join us! Education and community are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about helping more families succeed with honey bees. 🍯

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come ready to learn!

🐝🍯🌻

06/03/2026

🐝 Daily Beekeeping Tip

During hot summer inspections, try to keep hive boxes open for less than 10 minutes if possible. The longer a hive stays open in heat, the more the bees have to work to regulate temperature and protect brood.

A good habit:

Light smoker first
Have tools ready before opening
Inspect with a purpose
Close the hive back up smoothly

Calm, efficient inspections usually mean calmer bees and healthier brood.

06/02/2026

FYI!!

Beekeeping expert James Rein will be at out first meeting Thursday at UACCB! We hope to see you there! 6PM
This will be at the UACCB Gateway FARM across from the soccer fields.

05/29/2026

🐝 Beekeeping Tip: On warm spring days, watch the front of your hives around midday. If you see large numbers of bees hanging outside (“bearding”), it may be a sign the colony needs more space. Adding a super before they get crowded can help reduce swarming.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Daily Beekeeping Tip 🐝
As temperatures rise, check your hives for swarm cells along the bottom edges of frames. Strong spring colonies can outgrow their space quickly. Adding another box a little early is usually better than a little late.