Monday, May 20, 2024
Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Q & A 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Speaker: Peggy Garnes
Peggy Garnes has been a beekeeper for over 20 years and has managed over 140 hives for many years. She participates in Farmers Market of Medina County, several County Fairs, and enjoys creating new products for her customers.
Hive products can bring in cash! It’s not just about honey – come learn about the many products you can make from your hive and also enter those same products in the fair for bragging rights. Soaps, lotion bars, creamed honey, cut comb – all will be discussed.
Location: Medina County Library, 210 S. Broadway, Medina OH 44256
Monday, June 17, 2024
Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Q & A 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Speaker: John Shwartz
John Shwartz lives in Randolph, OH. His journey with bees began in Oregon around 2006, and Alaska before moving to Ohio in 2011.
John will talk about sustainable beekeeping in your apiary.
He now maintains a small blog you can access at http://thebee.farm
or join his OTS Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/otsbeekeeping/
John enjoys helping beekeepers become self-sufficient and can be
reached via email with questions at johnschwartz@gmail.com.
Location: Medina County Library, 210 S. Broadway, Medina OH 44256
Monday, July 15, 2024
Monday, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Join us to help prepare the Fair Booth for selling at the Fair. There may also be a final meeting to prepare sellers and get everyone on the same page.
Location: Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Road, Medina OH 44256
Monday, August 19, 2024
Monday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Our MCBA Annual Picnic will be held at Buckeye Woods Park. Come join us for an evening of chatting with friends and fellow beekeepers. Our Grill Masters will prepare hamburgers, hot dogs, and possibly brats. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert of your choice.
Location: Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Rd, Medina, OH 44256
Monday, September 16, 2024
Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Q & A 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Speaker:
Location: Medina County Library, 210 S. Broadway, Medina OH 44256