Saturday, July 12, 2025 CIBA Summer Field Day
Don't Miss Out on This Learning Opportunity!
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BUT TAKE THE TIME TO REGISTER
FOR THIS HAND'S-ON EVENT!
Join us for CIBA’s 2025 July Field Day! Don Moody and his program committee are buzzed with excitement to be able to welcome you back to our organization's field day! Join us on Saturday, July 12th, for a CIBA Summer Field Day!
Pictured is CIBA's 2023 Field Day - inside presentations at the Arboretum!
Pictured is one of the 2023 field day hand's on small group rotations during the morning - field day demonstrations and learning sessions!
The day includes a morning of hands-on, up-close-and-personal outdoor stations. The stations will be led by expert beekeepers. The afternoon features presentation by Scott Kent in the air-conditioned comfort of the main arboretum building.
This a FREE event is open to anyone so bring a friend!
You can register online until 9 pm Friday or at the event, but we cannot guarantee lunch.
We would love to have you there!
Wear your bee suit and be ready to have fun! Proceeds from CIBA’s successful Winter Seminar are being used to defray costs. This is also a great opportunity to join CIBA for half price and become part of a worthwhile organization!
The Agenda and Speaker Bios
Registration
Event Details
Date
Saturday, July 12, 2024
Time
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
1875 Peach Avenue
Madrid, Iowa
Agenda Coming Soon
Check-in
8:30 – 9:00 AM (in the lobby of the Hughes Education Center, Iowa Arboretum)
Morning session
9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome and organization Jamie Beyer, CIBA President (in the Hughes Education Center meeting room)
Demonstrations (Hands-on Learning)
-CREAMED HONEY: Start to Finish (Chelsa & Connie Bronnenberg)
-BEE BRIEFED: A Guide to Hive Inspections (Andy Cody)
-CATCH THAT SWARM! Tips, Tricks & Tactics for Beekeepers (Jamie Beyer)
9:10 – 10:00 AM First rotation
10:10 – 11:00 AM Second rotation
11:10 – noon Third rotation
Lunch
Noon – 12:45 PM Lunch on site, provided by CIBA
CIBA Highlights
12:45-1:00 PM
Afternoon sessions
1:00-1:50 PM - BEES, BEES & more BEES: A to Zs of Various Bee Species (Scott Kent)
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-2:50 PM - HIVE HEALTH: The Importance of Hive Inspections to Hive Health (Mike Sander)
2:50-3:00 PM Break
3:00-3:50 PM - BUSY BEES: Products of the Hive (Keri Kenoyer)
3:50-4:00 PM Wrap up Jamie Beyer
Speaker Bios
Things to Remember to Bring!
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Protective bee gear to your liking, as we will be working with bee hives, and you will have opportunity for hand's on experience!
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Water/beverages/water bottles for taking outside to the station
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Sunscreen, hats, for sun protection, as needed.
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No need to bring lunch or snacks! CIBA will be providing both!
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact:
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Don Moody, CIBA Vice President
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Call: (515) 770-5754
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Email: ds.moody1@hotmail.com
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