2026 Spring District Meetings

District Meetings

NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, February 28th at 10:00am – 2:00pm at Hansen Honey Farm, 3279 US-8, Rhinelander, WI. Guest speakers NOD Sales Rep, Phoebe Snyder presenting, “Mites: Past, Present, & Future – What Varroa has Taught Us about Treating Emerging Mite Threats” and WI-DATCP State Apiarist Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt presenting, “Spot the Signs: Identifying and Managaing Honeybee Brood Diseases and Viruses.” WHPA Members Free; Non-Members $10. Lunch provided. RSVPs at hansenhoneyfarm.com are appreciated to plan for food or call 715-369-0383. Contact Chris Hansen 715-369-0383.

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, February 28th, at 11:30am at Spring Green Community Center, 117 S. Washington Street, Spring Green, WI. WHPA members free all others $5.  Patrick Sizemore, State Honey Bee Inspector will be there to give a talk. Refreshments and snacks will be provided  Contact: Steve Setterlund, 608-604-6668 / sjsetter50@gmail.com.

WESTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, March 7th Red Creek School from 1:00-4:00pm, 410 County Highway A,  Black River Falls, WI. Cost: Free for WHPA members; $5 for non-members. Contact Jason Massart 608-633-1765 / jmassart.jm@gmail.com

SOUTHEASTERN & SOUTHERN DISTRICT  – Saturday, March 7th, 1:30-4:30pm at Concord Community Center, W1095 Concord Center Drive, Concord, WI.  Come enjoy an afternoon of beekeeper fellowship over coffee and treats along with numerous door prizes! Free for WHPA members; non-members $5.  Learn from and ask questions during a Panel Discussion titled: “The Realities of Beekeeping in WI: A Frank and Honest Discussion” This discussion will cover:

• Real-world expectations
• What does it really cost to maintain healthy hives—in terms of time, energy, effort, and finances?
• Is there an “easy” approach? And is there a “cost” to it?
• How do I make money or at least break even with my bees?
• How do get rid of the stress and enjoy keeping bees?
• And more…

Network with other beekeepers in the area. Form relationships in the beekeeping community that provide resources and knowledge that go beyond the hive. Vendors welcome! Contact Tim Wilbanks 319-321-2494/timwilbanksbees@gmail.com or Shannon Stich 414-460-9502/buggieseller@yahoo.com for Vendor Info.

NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT – Saturday, March 21st at 9:30am (doors open 9:00am) at Cameron Public Library, 506 Main Street, Cameron WI. Guest Speakers: Richard Koehn will discuss his beekeeping operation. Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt, WI State Apiarist from Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP). Social event and potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. Cost: $5.  Contact Mitchel Wayne 715.495.0679; northwestdistrictchair@gmail.com

CENTRAL DISTRICT – Saturday, March 28th from 9am – 12pm at Par 4 Resort Golf Course, 201 Foxfire Dr.  Waupaca, WI. Coffee & donuts provided/$5 for non-members. Guest Speakers TBA. Contact Marty Mykisen 920.427.4695; mykisen@mykisen.com.