All club meetings are free to attend and start at 6 p.m. Meetings include networking, education, Q & A and fun.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Embracing the swarm with Rich Wieske
Rich was a lifelong camera operator and media production company owner. He considered himself a quiet introvert who hated meetings. That all changed when he discovered mead and apis mellifera. Now Rich declares “the bees made me do it!” A self-proclaimed “tree hugger”, he enjoys hunting for mushrooms and has even traveled around the world on a ship. In his spare time, Rich enjoys making candles and chocolate truffles. He loves going to conferences and talking with beekeepers: “some of the greatest people in the world!”
Expect to learn:
- To swarm or not to swarm, what are your goals in beekeeping?
- When can you make a split and how?
An engaging presentation on managing your spring hives.
Future Events
Schedule subject to change.
June 10 | Varroa Management
- Varroa wants you to fail as a beekeeper; KBC wants you to succeed.
- There is a growing number of tools to use against this destructive parasite — including its own lifecycle.
- We’ll review why managing Varroa is critical to beekeeping success.
Unless otherwise noted, above in-person events will be held at:
Schrier Park
850 W. Osterhout Ave
Portage MI
Please note: Any meeting cancellations or change of venue will be communicated via email blast and on our Facebook page no later than two hours prior to the event’s start time.
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