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2026 Membership Dues
HIBA membership renews annually each January 1st. Both returning and new members can pay online from the membership page.
May 8, 2026 6:30pm
Bait Hives for Honey Bees – Understanding (and Catching) Swarms
Guest Speaker – Dr. David Peck
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
June 6, 2026, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Field Day – Wildlife Prairie Park (Log Room)
Code for SERVICE GATE will be sent to members via email!
Guest Speaker – Hailey Baranowski
Hailey will discuss stressors affecting honey and wild bees, progress made on these issues, and how beekeepers can support honey and wild bees at their apiaries.
Hive openings with Apiary Manager Steve Schmidt
Raffle and door prizes available
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
Enter through service gate, just south of the main gate on Taylor Road
July 24, 2026 6:30pm
Mite Management
Guest Speaker – Luke Harvey
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
September 11, 2026 6:30pm
Hive Winterization, Treatment, and Feeding
Guest Speaker – Mark Kilty & Pam Tomka
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
October 9, 2026 6:30pm
Fall Banquet/Potluck, Honey Contest, Elections
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604