Join us for the Vermont Beekeepers Association’s annual Winter Meeting!
We will gather this year at the Champlain Valley Union High School, in Hinesburg VT.
Admission is free for members and $15 for non-members (register ahead of time or pay at the door).
We’re excited to welcome Landi Simone—Certified Master Beekeeper, educator, and highly regarded speaker from New Jersey—presenting Reading the Frames and Advanced Tips and Tricks.
Enjoy a full day of workshops for all skill levels such as:
Horizontal Hives: Avoid heavy lifting by keeping bees in horizontal hives — Andrew Munkres & Jason Morin
Building Woodenware: Learn how to make your own woodenware — Mike Palmer
Beginner Beekeeping Blunders: A humorous look at common beekeeping mistakes — Landi Simone
Easy Honey Ferments: Jun (honey kombucha), fire cider, and garlic honey—an amazing sensory experience — Bianca Braman
Microscopy Workshop: Learn how to identify Nosema in your bees — Sydney Miller
Mite Control Workshop: Learn how to conduct a mite wash and watch demonstrations of popular control methods — Andrew Munkres & Bianca Braman
Beekeeping Business Talk: Learn the ins and outs of running a beekeeping business — Janice Mercieri
We’ll also hold our
Annual Honey Show—please bring a jar of honey to enter!
The following vendors will also be attending:
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Betterbee (orders can be delivered to the meeting to save on shipping)
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Beekeeper Relief Fund
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Slovenian Beekeeping
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Vermont Bee Lab
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White Mountain Apiary
A full day of learning, sharing, and sweet community—don’t miss it!
--Please disregard notices stating we will gather in Middlebury, the address is officially Hinesburg!