Events

Tuesday, May 5 @  7:30pm CT

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 This month’s online novice session will focus on seasonal hive maintenance. We’ll discuss what beekeepers should be monitoring in their colonies this time of year, common spring and early summer management tasks, and tips to help keep hives healthy, productive, and prepared for the season ahead.

Tuesday, May 12 @ 7:30pm CT
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This month’s meeting features club updates, upcoming workshops, and the latest edition of “What’s Happening in the Hive?”. The evening will focus on honey extraction, including a presentation on safe handling practices followed by a fireside-style discussion sharing tips, experiences, and seasonal insights from local beekeepers.

Tuesday, April 14 @ 7:30pm CT
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This month’s meeting includes club updates, upcoming workshops, and mentorship program news. We’ll continue our “What’s Happening in the Hive?” series before wrapping up the evening with a panel discussion on swarm control and prevention featuring several experienced local beekeepers.

Tuesday, March 10 @ 7:30pm CT
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We’ll cover club updates, upcoming spring events, and highlights from the recent MBA Convention. Members will also continue our new monthly series, “What’s Happening in the Hive?”, followed by an interactive round table discussion focused on common hive problems and seasonal beekeeping challenges.

Tuesday, February 10 @ 7:30pm CT
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We’ll kick things off with the 2026 budget discussion, and a look ahead at upcoming events. You’ll also be introduced to our new monthly series, “What’s Happening in the Hive?”,  The evening wraps up with two great presentations: a recap of the North American Honey Bee Expo and a presentation from the founder of a new Hive Tracking App. Plenty of learning, updates, and connection. See you there!

Tuesday, January 13 @ 7:30pm CT
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Join us this January for the Red River Apiarists’ Association Annual General Meeting and elections.
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Keynote Speaker: Derek Micholson, Provincial Apiarist, Manitoba Agriculture

Tuesday, November 11 @ 7:30pm CT
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Gadget Night: Members will “show & tell” some of the useful gadgets that have made their beekeeping lives easier. All members are encouraged to bring a gadget to share!
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Keynote Speaker: Matthew Polinsky , KRTP Lead

Matthew will share what the KRTP has been up to lately, provide a brief update on his trip to Apimondia, and lead a discussion on extended-release oxalic acid treatments.

Tuesday, October 14 @ 7:30pm CT

Keynote Speaker: Nuria Morfin & Danika Strelae

Keynote Speaker: Derek Micholson, Provincial Apiarist
w/ Special Guest: Matthew Polinsky,
KRTP Lead
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Title: A Fireside Chat
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The evening will be a sit down chat with our guest by a “Fireside” engaged in relevant topics, and questions that involve our operations.

Keynote Speaker: 4 Beekeeper Panel
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Title: Beekeeping as a smaller operation
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On Tuesday, there will be a short presentation on operational procedures, and techniques used to run an apiary of smaller size. Listen to and ask questions with 4 panelists talking about their experiences.

Keynote Speaker: Amanda Turriff
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Title: Fun Facts - Queen Breeding & Integrated Pest Management
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In addition to Amanda's presentation, we plan to hold a "Round Table Q & A" where participants are encouraged to form small groups paired with an experienced beekeeper to assist in discussing specific questions and or thoughts and methods.

Join us in January for the Red River Apiarists’ Association Annual General Meeting and elections. This event is your chance to shape our club’s future by bringing fresh ideas to the executive team and solidifying committees that support our mission. All executive roles are open for nominations—make your voice count!

Daryl Wright - Out of (or Into) Africa
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With Daryl’s experience, his task brings him to be involved as Catylaste+ to a path of becoming an advisor into a journey to understand African bees, and to try and help the industry in Ethiopia.

Rheal Lafreniere - There and Back Again
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In this presentation, Rheal shares his recent journeys to Honduras as a Catalyste+ Advisor.