Newbee from Skokie, IL

[Bee Curious]

I live in a near north suburb of Chicago, am an avid gardener, volunteer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and hope to start my first hive Spring '13.  In the meantime, I am reading all the great stuff online, borrowing armfuls of bee books from my local library, and having a grand time learning about the marvelous world of bees.  Bee people seem to be open and friendly and I hope to find someone in my area to learn from or with.   :bee: :bee: :bee:

[Joe D]

Welcome to the forum, there is plenty here a person can pick up on.  You can watch videos here and on you tube.  Also see if there is a local bee club, they can help.
Good luck.


Joe

[indypartridge]

Hello and Welcome!

I'm sure you'll find this forum to be an informative place to learn more about bees and beekeeping.

Joe is right - find a local bee club. Clubs often offer beginning beekeeping classes and are great places to find mentors and get connected to nearby beekeepers. Check here:
http://www.ilsba.com/affiliate.htm

[specialkayme]

Welcome to the site!

[tefer2]

welcome to the forum.

[AllenF]

Welcome to the forum.

[Bee Curious]

Thanks, everyone!  What a friendly group this is :-*