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MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD => GREETINGS/TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF => Topic started by: Bee Curious on June 28, 2012, 10:14:30 pm

Title: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: Bee Curious on June 28, 2012, 10:14:30 pm

I live in a near north suburb of Chicago, am an avid gardener, volunteer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and hope to start my first hive Spring '13.  In the meantime, I am reading all the great stuff online, borrowing armfuls of bee books from my local library, and having a grand time learning about the marvelous world of bees.  Bee people seem to be open and friendly and I hope to find someone in my area to learn from or with.   :bee: :bee: :bee:

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: Joe D on June 29, 2012, 12:29:10 am

Welcome to the forum, there is plenty here a person can pick up on.  You can watch videos here and on you tube.  Also see if there is a local bee club, they can help.
Good luck.


Joe

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: indypartridge on June 29, 2012, 07:13:46 am

Hello and Welcome!

I'm sure you'll find this forum to be an informative place to learn more about bees and beekeeping.

Joe is right - find a local bee club. Clubs often offer beginning beekeeping classes and are great places to find mentors and get connected to nearby beekeepers. Check here:
http://www.ilsba.com/affiliate.htm (http://www.ilsba.com/affiliate.htm)

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: specialkayme on June 29, 2012, 08:15:01 am

Welcome to the site!

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: tefer2 on June 29, 2012, 08:56:13 am

welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: AllenF on June 29, 2012, 05:35:26 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: Newbee from Skokie, IL
Post by: Bee Curious on June 29, 2012, 07:18:59 pm

Thanks, everyone!  What a friendly group this is :-*