May 2022 - Marci Lininger
Monday, May 16 Native Plants, Pollinators, and Native Wildlife
Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Q & A 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Topic - Native Plants, Pollinators, and Native Wildlife
In this program, Marci will discuss the issues facing pollinators and other wildlife. Marci will discuss the connections that creating pollinator has with other wildlife. She will also talk about the benefits of planting native plants and connecting the dots between native plants, helping pollinators and creating a healthy ecosystem.
NOTE: This meeting will be held in the 2nd Building, the hexagon shaped one behind the main building.
Location: Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd, Medina OH 44256
June 2022 - Melanie Seal
Monday, June 20 Four Seasons of feeding
Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Q & A 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Topic - Four Seasons of Feeding
Melanie will talk about the requirements for each of the four seasons and how to determine when it might be necessary to supplement their food supplies. She will also focus on what type of feed is best for each situation.
Melanie is co-owner of Blue Sky Bee Supply in Ravenna, OH. She is an experienced beekeeper and very good speaker. You will enjoy her presentation.
Location: Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Rd, Medina OH 44256
July 2022 - Fair Clean Up
Monday, July 18 Fair Clean up
Monday, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Topic - Fair Booth Clean up
Join us to help clean up the fair booth at the fairgrounds. Winter storage in the building means a bit of clean up in the summer. We always get a good turn out and it goes fast. After the job is done we have pizza delivered to end the event. Your help is always welcome as the Medina Beekeepers display is always the best at the fair!
You can enter the Fairgrounds off W Smith Road or W. Lafayette Rd. W. Lafayette is closer to the Agriculture Building. It's across from the milkshake hut!
Location: Medina Fairgrounds, Agriculture Bdlg. 735 W. Lafayette Rd, Medina OH 44256
August 2022 - MCBA Club Picnic
Monday, August 15 MCBA Club Picnic & Guest Speaker
Monday, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Topic - Medina Beekeepers Annual Picnic & Guest Speaker
Join us to spend some time talking bees and getting to know your fellow beekeepers. We have hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats with all the fixing's! This year we have invited a guest speaker from the Medina Parks and Services to talk about the pollinator gardens and weather permitting give a tour of the bee yards.
Kellie Docherty - Kellie was born in Springfield MA, and earned a degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. After a stint with Cuyahoga Valley National Park she decided she wanted to work in Medina Parks to help protect the local habitat. She became the new Conservation Educator with Medina County Soil & Water Conservation District, where she educates the community on backyard conservation practices to help improve soil and resources.
Location: Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Rd (Rt 162), Medina OH 44256