2025 Spring District Meetings

District Meetings

WESTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, February 22nd 1:00pm-3:30pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 202 E. Juneau Street, Tomah, WI. GUEST SPEAKER: Stephanie Slater on Planting for Pollinators and Pollen Collection. Dan Ziehli will talk about swarming, hands-on activities, tips and tricks. Q&A Session. Door Prizes! Snacks & Drinks provided. Cost: Free for WHPA members; $5 for non-members. Contact Dan Ziehli 608-343-0716 / danziehli@gmail.com.

NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, February 22nd at 10:00am – 2:00pm at Hansen Honey Farm, 3279 US-8, Rhinelander, WI. Guest speaker Becky Masterman from Univ. of MN Bee Lab. Panel discussion to focus on sideliner beekeepers. Potluck Lunch with meat and drinks provided. Please bring a dish to share! Contact Chris Hansen 715-369-0383.

NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, March 1st at 9:00am (doors open 8:30am) at Cameron Community Hall, 512 W Main St, Cameron WI. Guest speaker Becky Masterman from Univ. of MN Bee Lab. Doors open at 8:30am with social event and potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. Cost: $5.  Contact Mitchel Wayne  715.495.0679; northwestdistrictchair@gmail.com

SOUTHEASTERN & SOUTHERN DISTRICT  – Saturday, March 15th, 1:30-4:30pm at Concord Community Center, W1095 Concord Center Drive, Concord, WI.  Join us for an afternoon of beekeeper fellowship with coffee, treats, vendors, and door prizes. Free for WHPA members; non-members can attend for $5.  Charlie Koenen and Tim Wilbanks will host a panel of four diverse beekeepers, moderated by Tim. Featured Panelists: Dr. Pat Murack — Layens Hives, Queen Breeding, Kewaskum, WI; David Tomfohrde — Milwaukee Waukesha Bee Club Yard Manager, Brookfield, WI; Sarah Stern — Concord Farms, Scaling Commercial Operations, Sullivan, WI; Doug Koltermann — Koltermann Farms, Varroxsan Study & Mite Protocol, Mukwonago, WI; also DATCP Apiarist Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt, WHPA President Tracy Malterer, and Wisconsin Honey Queen, Emily Sydow of Sun Prairie. Network with other beekeepers in the area. Form relationships in the beekeeping community that provide resources and knowledge that go beyond the hive. Contact Tim Wilbanks 319-321-2494/timwilbanksbees@gmail.com or Charlie Koenen 414-617-7773/charbee@me.com.

CENTRAL DISTRICT – Saturday, March 22nd from 9am – 12pm at Par 4 Resort Golf Course, 201 Foxfire Dr.  Waupaca, WI. Coffee & donuts provided/$5 for non-members. Guest Speakers: Charlie Koenen speaking about spring buildup, backyard bees and alternative hive bodies. Doug Koltermann will speak about oxalic acid strips. Patrick Sizemore, WI State Bee Inspector will give a presentation about DATCP and apiary inspections. Panel Discussion and WI Honey Queen Emily Sydow. Contact Marty Mykisen 920.427.4695; mykisen@mykisen.com.

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT – Date, Time, Location TBA  Contact: Kyle Bomkamp 920-296-8403