Saturday, July 11, 2026 CIBA Summer Field Day
Don't Miss Out on This Learning Opportunity!
WORK IN PROGRESS - WATCH FOR MORE UPDATES!
BUT TAKE THE TIME TO REGISTER
FOR THIS HAND'S-ON EVENT!
Join us for CIBA’s 2026 July Field Day! Gary Rohmiller 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 11th, 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 a presentations by SPEAKER in the air-conditioned comfort of the main arboretum building.
This event is FREE for 2026 CIBA members (half-price membership effective now - sign up through the links below) OR $40/person for non-members. JOIN CIBA TODAY!
Family $20 now $10
Single $15 now $7.50
Summer Field Day registrations are online only and are accepted until 9pm, Sunday, July 5th. Form is below. If you register after 9pm, Sunday, July 5th, you are welcome to attend but lunch and snacks are not guaranteed. We would still love to have you there!
Bring your bee suit and be ready to have fun! This is also a great opportunity to join CIBA for half price and become part of a worthwhile organization!
The Agenda and Speaker Bios coming soon!
Registration
Event Details
Date
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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)
In the Morning Hands ON Presentations are as follows:
-Linn Wilbur will demonstrate on How to find and Mark the Queen
-Ellen Bell will demonstrate on to Assess the Health of the Hive
-Jim Marshall more info coming soon.
9:15 – 10:00 AM First rotation
10:15 – 11:00 AM Second rotation
11:15 – 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 - Tyler Holton on A New Queen is NOT always the Answer
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-2:50 PM - Ellen Bell on Preparing the Hive for WinterH
2:50-3:00 PM Break
3:00-3:50 PM - Shannon Foley on Ross Round Comb:
3:50-4:00 PM Wrap up Jamie Beyer
Speaker Bios COMING SOON!
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 stations
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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!