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SUMMARY:October 4th ~ OSBA Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 4th\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will provide information about the Fall Conference\, check your knowledge on “What would you do?”\, and wrap up by addressing any questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/october-4th-osba-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio State Beekeepers Association":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
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SUMMARY:September 6th ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 6th\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will provide information about the upcoming Fall Conference\, beekeeping knowledge on “What would you do?”\, and an outline of what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/august-2nd-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
ORGANIZER;CN="OSBA President ~ Jamie Walters":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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SUMMARY:July 5th ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 5\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will provide information about Ohio Label Laws\, the “NEW” Honey Bee Health Coalition.pdf\, the closing of BARC\, and an outline of what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed. \n 
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/july-5th-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio State Beekeepers Association":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20260430T181133Z
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SUMMARY:May ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will provide the continued step-by-step process for rearing a few queens\, share the process for monitoring for disease\, and outline what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/may-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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SUMMARY:April ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 5\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will provide a step-by-step process for rearing a few queens\, share the process for a full hive inspection (pop quiz w/ samples)\, and outline what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any remaining questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/april-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
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SUMMARY:March ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will give you a quick educational opportunity for the Tri-County Spring Workshop\, Queen rearing opportunities\, different options for building up colonies for early Spring splits\, and what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any remaining questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive an email confirmation. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/march-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio State Beekeepers Association":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20260114T001354Z
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SUMMARY:February ~ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will share thoughts on upcoming education at the Tri-County Spring Workshop\, with guest speaker Mr. Randall Westfall\, many different options for building up colonies for early Spring splits\, and what you should be doing this month. We will wrap up by addressing any remaining questions from attendees. \nDate & Time: Round Table Discussions are held on the 1st Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but registration is required through our event Tickets. After you register online\, you will receive a confirmation email. The Zoom “VIRTUAL LINK” will be towards the bottom of the email. Every meeting will begin with “What’s New\,” as we showcase new programs\, updates\, and events happening in Ohio and the surrounding States. Anyone who wants to speak will be given 3-5 minutes (depending on the number of attendees). We ask that everyone be respectful of one another and of the OSBA Board Members. All comments will be heard and discussed.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/february-round-table-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
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SUMMARY:Year-End Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 30\, 2025\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: OSBA Year-End Feedback \nInformation: The OSBA Board is hosting a Zoom meeting for members (life & yearly)\, clubs & associations to give us feedback from the 2025 season. We\, like many other organizations\, are lacking in volunteers. OSBA will be evaluating the past year’s events and programs in preparation for our yearly planning meeting on Saturday\, December 6th. We want your input (good\, bad\, or indifferent).
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/year-end-feedback/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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SUMMARY:House Bill 96 - Zoom Conference Meeting
DESCRIPTION:After meetings with our OSBA Board and the ODA Leadership\, the Ohio State Beekeepers Association would like to offer our membership and beekeepers within Ohio an opportunity to voice their thoughts and concerns about Ohio House Bill 96.  We are planning this event for Sunday\, July 27\, starting at 7:00 pm and you will be required to register to attend. We will provide assistance to those who are unfamiliar with this format. \nIn the first part of the meeting\, we will share the details about sections 909.01 to 909.18\, which are located on pages 591\, 592\, 593\, and the very top of 594. Please review this document before the meeting to save time\, PDF version CLICK HERE. After that time\, everyone will have up to 3 minutes to participate or ask questions. \nThe OSBA will use this meeting to gather input from everyone. It will then be formatted into a letter\, which will be sent to the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Association of Ohio. \nVisit https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/ohio-house-bill-96/ for the most up-to-date information.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/house-bill-96-zoom-conference-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio State Beekeepers Association":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250403T165420Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ YouTube
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, 7:00 PM (EST) \nSubject: YouTube ~ a step-by-step process of using this software to publish your videos for education\, outreach\, and entertainment.   \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link at the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA. \nSpecial Requests: If you have a special request for an educational subject that would help club officers\, members\, or beekeepers in general\, please contact us.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-youtube/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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ORGANIZER;CN="OSBA President ~ Jamie Walters":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250403T170554Z
CREATED:20250325T192203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T170554Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ Club Treasurer
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, 7:00 PM (EST) \nSubject: We will share the important job duties that every club treasurer must be responsible for. Mr. William Riccio (OSBA Treasurer & CPA) and Mr. Jamie Walters (OSBA President & H&R Block Tax Professional) will cover the job duties and answer your questions.   \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link at the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA. \nSpecial Requests: If you have a special request for an educational subject that would help club officers\, members\, or beekeepers in general\, please contact us. \n​
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-club-treasurer/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Round Table
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250325T194107Z
CREATED:20250211T172324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T194107Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ Google Suits
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, 7:00 PM (EST) \nSubject: We will share how to use Google Suite for your organization’s file sharing\, document use\, and storage. This can be easily shared or restricted per user/officer.    \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series will be held on each Saturday through March 29\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link towards the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-google-suits/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250228T001143Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ Graphics II
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 15\, 2025\, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will have a refresher from Part I of the Graphics Training Series and take a deep dive into Graphics II\, into designing an email\, pdf document\, or social media post. \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series will be held on each Saturday through March 29\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link towards the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-graphics-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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DTSTAMP:20250228T001847Z
CREATED:20250210T155314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T001847Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ PowerPoint II
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, 7:00 PM (EST) \nSubject: We will have a quick refresher from Part I of PowerPoint and take a deep dive into part II. Creating your presentation step-by-step\, slide rotation/flow and a final review.    \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series will be held on each Saturday through March 29\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link towards the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-powerpoint-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250105T013428Z
CREATED:20250105T013312Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society 2025 Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrdCOyuuSSaqjTUVwkbapQ#/registration \nJanuary 8th – Dave Tomashefski – Making the most of your tree with a soft landing garden.\nPlanting a soft landings garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in\nyour yard. Join Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery to learn how soft landings\ngardens support butterflies and moths in completing their lifecycles (and so much more!) This\nworkshop is a great opportunity to maximize the benefits of tree cover in your growing space.\nAs Meadow City's education specialist\, Dave Tomashefski is responsible for the nursery’s\neducational programs and materials. His gift is finding the perfect plant for everyone! Prior to co-\nfounding Meadow City in Cleveland\, Dave worked at the Soil\, Water and Environmental Lab at Ohio\nState\, where he also earned his master's degree. \nJanuary 22nd – Denise Ellsworth – Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard\nMany gardeners know a honeybee when they see one\, but how about some of the other 400+\nspecies of bees that call Ohio home? This program will focus on some of the most common bees\,\nincluding their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll also discuss plant choices and landscape\npractices to support our native pollinators. Why do bumble bees vibrate their wing muscles to the\ntone of a middle C? How uncommon are queens in the bee world? Why do leaf cutting bees cut\ndiscs from leaves and petals? And how important are these native bees to pollination and\nbiodiversity? \nDenise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of\nEntomology a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work\, Denise\nsupports and teaches beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners\, and others across the state through a variety\nof workshops\, webinars\, written materials\, and electronic resources.\nBefore coming to Entomology\, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources\ncounty extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture\, integrated pest\nmanagement and environmental education. \nIn addition to chasing bees\, Denise enjoys gardening\, cycling\, and hiking the towpath trail along the\nTuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. \nFebruary 5th – John Blakeman – Creating and Managing a Prairie Meadow\nJohn Blakeman\, experienced Ohio prairie biologist\, will explain\, with both graphics and\nexplanations\, how authentic Ohio tallgrass prairies can be planned\, prepared for\, planted\, and\nmanaged so as to provide beautiful natural habitats that support pollinating insects\, capture and\nretain nutrients in runoff flows to minimize harmful algal blooms\, and enhance soil health. John has\nbeen planting and managing Ohio prairie planting since 1973 and designs native plant landscapes\nthat feature prairie meadows and islands of prairie that support pollinating insects. \nJohn Blakeman is a retired biology instructor with 30 years of science teaching experience at\nPerkins Schools near Sandusky and is an experienced Ohio prairie researcher. John planted one of\nOhio’s first prairie restorations in Erie County in 1973 at Firelands College BGSU at Huron\, using\nnative prairie seeds collected from local prairie remnants and isolated plants in ditches and\nhedgerows. \nHe helped form the Ohio Prairie Association and served as its president. He has presented papers\nat both state and national prairie conferences and is regarded as an expert in the history of Ohio’s\ntallgrass prairies. As proprietor of Meadow Environments LLC\, he professionally designs\, installs\,\nand maintains prairie restorations and landscapes at park\, educational\, and private sites\, including\nErie Metro Parks facilities\, the COSI museum in Columbus\, and at commercial sites across Ohio. \nFebruary 19th – Michael Keeler – Matrix Design for Biodiverse Gardens\nLearn about matrix gardens and how to create your own! Matrix gardens are modeled on natural\nplant communities and relationships and provide a framework that simplifies plant selection\,\nlayout\, and installation. \nMichael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background\nin natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating\nimpactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design\napproach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological\nfunction and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology\, Michael creates living\nlandscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable. \nMarch 5th – Brian Hackett – Attracting wildlife to your property.\nThis presentation outlines some of the fundamental ways of bringing more nature into your yard\,\nwith a primary focus on gardening and landscaping with native plants. If any of you are familiar\nwith Doug Tallamy’s published works you know that including native plants in your landscape is the\nfirst key step in attracting more wildlife to your property. I will also talk about why it is important\nand beneficial for you as a landowner to build habitat on your land. \nBrian Hackett is the Wildlife Specialist at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District. I have been with\nthe district since March of 2020 and prior to working in Knox County I was a District Technician at\nMadison Soil & Water Conservation District. In 2013 I graduated from The Ohio State University\nwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Animal Science. I grew up\nin Westerville\, Ohio just across the street from Hoover Reservoir and I went to Westerville North\nHigh School. I have always had a lifelong passion for wildlife and nature and many of my favorite\nhobbies involve the outdoors including kayaking\, camping\, hiking\, birding\, fishing\, and botanizing. I\nam happy to be speaking to you about attracting wildlife to your property!
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/northeast-ohio-pollinator-society-2025-winter-webinar-series/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250210T160041Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series ~ PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, 7:00 PM (EST) \nSubject: We will be going through the paid/free software options for designing a PowerPoint presentation\, along with the photos\, graphics\, and information to support it.  \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series will be held on each Saturday through March 29\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to the link\, click on the “+” to add a ticket\, then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link towards the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-powerpoint/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T013428Z
UID:10003947--@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society 2025 Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrdCOyuuSSaqjTUVwkbapQ#/registration \nJanuary 8th – Dave Tomashefski – Making the most of your tree with a soft landing garden.\nPlanting a soft landings garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in\nyour yard. Join Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery to learn how soft landings\ngardens support butterflies and moths in completing their lifecycles (and so much more!) This\nworkshop is a great opportunity to maximize the benefits of tree cover in your growing space.\nAs Meadow City's education specialist\, Dave Tomashefski is responsible for the nursery’s\neducational programs and materials. His gift is finding the perfect plant for everyone! Prior to co-\nfounding Meadow City in Cleveland\, Dave worked at the Soil\, Water and Environmental Lab at Ohio\nState\, where he also earned his master's degree. \nJanuary 22nd – Denise Ellsworth – Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard\nMany gardeners know a honeybee when they see one\, but how about some of the other 400+\nspecies of bees that call Ohio home? This program will focus on some of the most common bees\,\nincluding their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll also discuss plant choices and landscape\npractices to support our native pollinators. Why do bumble bees vibrate their wing muscles to the\ntone of a middle C? How uncommon are queens in the bee world? Why do leaf cutting bees cut\ndiscs from leaves and petals? And how important are these native bees to pollination and\nbiodiversity? \nDenise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of\nEntomology a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work\, Denise\nsupports and teaches beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners\, and others across the state through a variety\nof workshops\, webinars\, written materials\, and electronic resources.\nBefore coming to Entomology\, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources\ncounty extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture\, integrated pest\nmanagement and environmental education. \nIn addition to chasing bees\, Denise enjoys gardening\, cycling\, and hiking the towpath trail along the\nTuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. \nFebruary 5th – John Blakeman – Creating and Managing a Prairie Meadow\nJohn Blakeman\, experienced Ohio prairie biologist\, will explain\, with both graphics and\nexplanations\, how authentic Ohio tallgrass prairies can be planned\, prepared for\, planted\, and\nmanaged so as to provide beautiful natural habitats that support pollinating insects\, capture and\nretain nutrients in runoff flows to minimize harmful algal blooms\, and enhance soil health. John has\nbeen planting and managing Ohio prairie planting since 1973 and designs native plant landscapes\nthat feature prairie meadows and islands of prairie that support pollinating insects. \nJohn Blakeman is a retired biology instructor with 30 years of science teaching experience at\nPerkins Schools near Sandusky and is an experienced Ohio prairie researcher. John planted one of\nOhio’s first prairie restorations in Erie County in 1973 at Firelands College BGSU at Huron\, using\nnative prairie seeds collected from local prairie remnants and isolated plants in ditches and\nhedgerows. \nHe helped form the Ohio Prairie Association and served as its president. He has presented papers\nat both state and national prairie conferences and is regarded as an expert in the history of Ohio’s\ntallgrass prairies. As proprietor of Meadow Environments LLC\, he professionally designs\, installs\,\nand maintains prairie restorations and landscapes at park\, educational\, and private sites\, including\nErie Metro Parks facilities\, the COSI museum in Columbus\, and at commercial sites across Ohio. \nFebruary 19th – Michael Keeler – Matrix Design for Biodiverse Gardens\nLearn about matrix gardens and how to create your own! Matrix gardens are modeled on natural\nplant communities and relationships and provide a framework that simplifies plant selection\,\nlayout\, and installation. \nMichael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background\nin natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating\nimpactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design\napproach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological\nfunction and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology\, Michael creates living\nlandscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable. \nMarch 5th – Brian Hackett – Attracting wildlife to your property.\nThis presentation outlines some of the fundamental ways of bringing more nature into your yard\,\nwith a primary focus on gardening and landscaping with native plants. If any of you are familiar\nwith Doug Tallamy’s published works you know that including native plants in your landscape is the\nfirst key step in attracting more wildlife to your property. I will also talk about why it is important\nand beneficial for you as a landowner to build habitat on your land. \nBrian Hackett is the Wildlife Specialist at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District. I have been with\nthe district since March of 2020 and prior to working in Knox County I was a District Technician at\nMadison Soil & Water Conservation District. In 2013 I graduated from The Ohio State University\nwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Animal Science. I grew up\nin Westerville\, Ohio just across the street from Hoover Reservoir and I went to Westerville North\nHigh School. I have always had a lifelong passion for wildlife and nature and many of my favorite\nhobbies involve the outdoors including kayaking\, camping\, hiking\, birding\, fishing\, and botanizing. I\nam happy to be speaking to you about attracting wildlife to your property!
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/northeast-ohio-pollinator-society-2025-winter-webinar-series/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250205T173327Z
CREATED:20250205T172000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T173327Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series – Technology
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 8\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will cover technology; hyperlinks\, email\, Google suit\, newsletter\, and communication with your club members. \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series will be held on each Saturday through March 29\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but you must register through our event Tickets. To get your ticket\, go to link above\, click on the “+” to add a ticket then click on the “Get Tickets” button. You will receive an email with the Zoom “VIRTUAL EVENT” link towards the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/education-training-series-technology/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="OSBA President ~ Jamie Walters":MAILTO:president@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250105T013428Z
CREATED:20250105T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T013428Z
UID:10003946--@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society 2025 Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrdCOyuuSSaqjTUVwkbapQ#/registration \nJanuary 8th – Dave Tomashefski – Making the most of your tree with a soft landing garden.\nPlanting a soft landings garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in\nyour yard. Join Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery to learn how soft landings\ngardens support butterflies and moths in completing their lifecycles (and so much more!) This\nworkshop is a great opportunity to maximize the benefits of tree cover in your growing space.\nAs Meadow City's education specialist\, Dave Tomashefski is responsible for the nursery’s\neducational programs and materials. His gift is finding the perfect plant for everyone! Prior to co-\nfounding Meadow City in Cleveland\, Dave worked at the Soil\, Water and Environmental Lab at Ohio\nState\, where he also earned his master's degree. \nJanuary 22nd – Denise Ellsworth – Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard\nMany gardeners know a honeybee when they see one\, but how about some of the other 400+\nspecies of bees that call Ohio home? This program will focus on some of the most common bees\,\nincluding their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll also discuss plant choices and landscape\npractices to support our native pollinators. Why do bumble bees vibrate their wing muscles to the\ntone of a middle C? How uncommon are queens in the bee world? Why do leaf cutting bees cut\ndiscs from leaves and petals? And how important are these native bees to pollination and\nbiodiversity? \nDenise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of\nEntomology a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work\, Denise\nsupports and teaches beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners\, and others across the state through a variety\nof workshops\, webinars\, written materials\, and electronic resources.\nBefore coming to Entomology\, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources\ncounty extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture\, integrated pest\nmanagement and environmental education. \nIn addition to chasing bees\, Denise enjoys gardening\, cycling\, and hiking the towpath trail along the\nTuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. \nFebruary 5th – John Blakeman – Creating and Managing a Prairie Meadow\nJohn Blakeman\, experienced Ohio prairie biologist\, will explain\, with both graphics and\nexplanations\, how authentic Ohio tallgrass prairies can be planned\, prepared for\, planted\, and\nmanaged so as to provide beautiful natural habitats that support pollinating insects\, capture and\nretain nutrients in runoff flows to minimize harmful algal blooms\, and enhance soil health. John has\nbeen planting and managing Ohio prairie planting since 1973 and designs native plant landscapes\nthat feature prairie meadows and islands of prairie that support pollinating insects. \nJohn Blakeman is a retired biology instructor with 30 years of science teaching experience at\nPerkins Schools near Sandusky and is an experienced Ohio prairie researcher. John planted one of\nOhio’s first prairie restorations in Erie County in 1973 at Firelands College BGSU at Huron\, using\nnative prairie seeds collected from local prairie remnants and isolated plants in ditches and\nhedgerows. \nHe helped form the Ohio Prairie Association and served as its president. He has presented papers\nat both state and national prairie conferences and is regarded as an expert in the history of Ohio’s\ntallgrass prairies. As proprietor of Meadow Environments LLC\, he professionally designs\, installs\,\nand maintains prairie restorations and landscapes at park\, educational\, and private sites\, including\nErie Metro Parks facilities\, the COSI museum in Columbus\, and at commercial sites across Ohio. \nFebruary 19th – Michael Keeler – Matrix Design for Biodiverse Gardens\nLearn about matrix gardens and how to create your own! Matrix gardens are modeled on natural\nplant communities and relationships and provide a framework that simplifies plant selection\,\nlayout\, and installation. \nMichael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background\nin natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating\nimpactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design\napproach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological\nfunction and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology\, Michael creates living\nlandscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable. \nMarch 5th – Brian Hackett – Attracting wildlife to your property.\nThis presentation outlines some of the fundamental ways of bringing more nature into your yard\,\nwith a primary focus on gardening and landscaping with native plants. If any of you are familiar\nwith Doug Tallamy’s published works you know that including native plants in your landscape is the\nfirst key step in attracting more wildlife to your property. I will also talk about why it is important\nand beneficial for you as a landowner to build habitat on your land. \nBrian Hackett is the Wildlife Specialist at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District. I have been with\nthe district since March of 2020 and prior to working in Knox County I was a District Technician at\nMadison Soil & Water Conservation District. In 2013 I graduated from The Ohio State University\nwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Animal Science. I grew up\nin Westerville\, Ohio just across the street from Hoover Reservoir and I went to Westerville North\nHigh School. I have always had a lifelong passion for wildlife and nature and many of my favorite\nhobbies involve the outdoors including kayaking\, camping\, hiking\, birding\, fishing\, and botanizing. I\nam happy to be speaking to you about attracting wildlife to your property!
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/northeast-ohio-pollinator-society-2025-winter-webinar-series/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Online Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250128T191343Z
CREATED:20250128T164415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T191343Z
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SUMMARY:Education Training Series - Graphics
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 1\, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSubject: We will cover creating artwork & graphics for social media\, newsletters\, and documents. What types of software to use\, free to fee-based software. \nDate & Time: The Education Training Series is held on each Saturday through April 5th\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but you must register through our event Tickets. After your online registration\, you will receive an email confirmation of the registration. The Zoom link will be at the bottom of the email. Various speakers will share their knowledge on these “How To” training sessions. We ask that everyone be respectful of each other and OSBA.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/saturday-training-meetings/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Educational-Training-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250105T013428Z
CREATED:20250105T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T013428Z
UID:10003945--@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society 2025 Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrdCOyuuSSaqjTUVwkbapQ#/registration \nJanuary 8th – Dave Tomashefski – Making the most of your tree with a soft landing garden.\nPlanting a soft landings garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in\nyour yard. Join Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery to learn how soft landings\ngardens support butterflies and moths in completing their lifecycles (and so much more!) This\nworkshop is a great opportunity to maximize the benefits of tree cover in your growing space.\nAs Meadow City's education specialist\, Dave Tomashefski is responsible for the nursery’s\neducational programs and materials. His gift is finding the perfect plant for everyone! Prior to co-\nfounding Meadow City in Cleveland\, Dave worked at the Soil\, Water and Environmental Lab at Ohio\nState\, where he also earned his master's degree. \nJanuary 22nd – Denise Ellsworth – Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard\nMany gardeners know a honeybee when they see one\, but how about some of the other 400+\nspecies of bees that call Ohio home? This program will focus on some of the most common bees\,\nincluding their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll also discuss plant choices and landscape\npractices to support our native pollinators. Why do bumble bees vibrate their wing muscles to the\ntone of a middle C? How uncommon are queens in the bee world? Why do leaf cutting bees cut\ndiscs from leaves and petals? And how important are these native bees to pollination and\nbiodiversity? \nDenise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of\nEntomology a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work\, Denise\nsupports and teaches beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners\, and others across the state through a variety\nof workshops\, webinars\, written materials\, and electronic resources.\nBefore coming to Entomology\, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources\ncounty extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture\, integrated pest\nmanagement and environmental education. \nIn addition to chasing bees\, Denise enjoys gardening\, cycling\, and hiking the towpath trail along the\nTuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. \nFebruary 5th – John Blakeman – Creating and Managing a Prairie Meadow\nJohn Blakeman\, experienced Ohio prairie biologist\, will explain\, with both graphics and\nexplanations\, how authentic Ohio tallgrass prairies can be planned\, prepared for\, planted\, and\nmanaged so as to provide beautiful natural habitats that support pollinating insects\, capture and\nretain nutrients in runoff flows to minimize harmful algal blooms\, and enhance soil health. John has\nbeen planting and managing Ohio prairie planting since 1973 and designs native plant landscapes\nthat feature prairie meadows and islands of prairie that support pollinating insects. \nJohn Blakeman is a retired biology instructor with 30 years of science teaching experience at\nPerkins Schools near Sandusky and is an experienced Ohio prairie researcher. John planted one of\nOhio’s first prairie restorations in Erie County in 1973 at Firelands College BGSU at Huron\, using\nnative prairie seeds collected from local prairie remnants and isolated plants in ditches and\nhedgerows. \nHe helped form the Ohio Prairie Association and served as its president. He has presented papers\nat both state and national prairie conferences and is regarded as an expert in the history of Ohio’s\ntallgrass prairies. As proprietor of Meadow Environments LLC\, he professionally designs\, installs\,\nand maintains prairie restorations and landscapes at park\, educational\, and private sites\, including\nErie Metro Parks facilities\, the COSI museum in Columbus\, and at commercial sites across Ohio. \nFebruary 19th – Michael Keeler – Matrix Design for Biodiverse Gardens\nLearn about matrix gardens and how to create your own! Matrix gardens are modeled on natural\nplant communities and relationships and provide a framework that simplifies plant selection\,\nlayout\, and installation. \nMichael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background\nin natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating\nimpactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design\napproach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological\nfunction and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology\, Michael creates living\nlandscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable. \nMarch 5th – Brian Hackett – Attracting wildlife to your property.\nThis presentation outlines some of the fundamental ways of bringing more nature into your yard\,\nwith a primary focus on gardening and landscaping with native plants. If any of you are familiar\nwith Doug Tallamy’s published works you know that including native plants in your landscape is the\nfirst key step in attracting more wildlife to your property. I will also talk about why it is important\nand beneficial for you as a landowner to build habitat on your land. \nBrian Hackett is the Wildlife Specialist at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District. I have been with\nthe district since March of 2020 and prior to working in Knox County I was a District Technician at\nMadison Soil & Water Conservation District. In 2013 I graduated from The Ohio State University\nwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Animal Science. I grew up\nin Westerville\, Ohio just across the street from Hoover Reservoir and I went to Westerville North\nHigh School. I have always had a lifelong passion for wildlife and nature and many of my favorite\nhobbies involve the outdoors including kayaking\, camping\, hiking\, birding\, fishing\, and botanizing. I\nam happy to be speaking to you about attracting wildlife to your property!
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/northeast-ohio-pollinator-society-2025-winter-webinar-series/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Online Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20250105T013428Z
CREATED:20250105T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T013428Z
UID:10003944--@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Ohio Pollinator Society 2025 Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:To Register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IrdCOyuuSSaqjTUVwkbapQ#/registration \nJanuary 8th – Dave Tomashefski – Making the most of your tree with a soft landing garden.\nPlanting a soft landings garden beneath a tree is one of the best ways to support biodiversity in\nyour yard. Join Dave Tomashefski of Meadow City Native Plant Nursery to learn how soft landings\ngardens support butterflies and moths in completing their lifecycles (and so much more!) This\nworkshop is a great opportunity to maximize the benefits of tree cover in your growing space.\nAs Meadow City's education specialist\, Dave Tomashefski is responsible for the nursery’s\neducational programs and materials. His gift is finding the perfect plant for everyone! Prior to co-\nfounding Meadow City in Cleveland\, Dave worked at the Soil\, Water and Environmental Lab at Ohio\nState\, where he also earned his master's degree. \nJanuary 22nd – Denise Ellsworth – Wild Bees in Your Ohio Backyard\nMany gardeners know a honeybee when they see one\, but how about some of the other 400+\nspecies of bees that call Ohio home? This program will focus on some of the most common bees\,\nincluding their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll also discuss plant choices and landscape\npractices to support our native pollinators. Why do bumble bees vibrate their wing muscles to the\ntone of a middle C? How uncommon are queens in the bee world? Why do leaf cutting bees cut\ndiscs from leaves and petals? And how important are these native bees to pollination and\nbiodiversity? \nDenise directs pollinator education programming through the Ohio State University Department of\nEntomology a position she has held since 2012. In her Extension and outreach work\, Denise\nsupports and teaches beekeepers\, farmers\, gardeners\, and others across the state through a variety\nof workshops\, webinars\, written materials\, and electronic resources.\nBefore coming to Entomology\, Denise served for 18 years as agriculture and natural resources\ncounty extension educator in the Akron/Canton area with a focus on horticulture\, integrated pest\nmanagement and environmental education. \nIn addition to chasing bees\, Denise enjoys gardening\, cycling\, and hiking the towpath trail along the\nTuscarawas River with her husband and dogs. \nFebruary 5th – John Blakeman – Creating and Managing a Prairie Meadow\nJohn Blakeman\, experienced Ohio prairie biologist\, will explain\, with both graphics and\nexplanations\, how authentic Ohio tallgrass prairies can be planned\, prepared for\, planted\, and\nmanaged so as to provide beautiful natural habitats that support pollinating insects\, capture and\nretain nutrients in runoff flows to minimize harmful algal blooms\, and enhance soil health. John has\nbeen planting and managing Ohio prairie planting since 1973 and designs native plant landscapes\nthat feature prairie meadows and islands of prairie that support pollinating insects. \nJohn Blakeman is a retired biology instructor with 30 years of science teaching experience at\nPerkins Schools near Sandusky and is an experienced Ohio prairie researcher. John planted one of\nOhio’s first prairie restorations in Erie County in 1973 at Firelands College BGSU at Huron\, using\nnative prairie seeds collected from local prairie remnants and isolated plants in ditches and\nhedgerows. \nHe helped form the Ohio Prairie Association and served as its president. He has presented papers\nat both state and national prairie conferences and is regarded as an expert in the history of Ohio’s\ntallgrass prairies. As proprietor of Meadow Environments LLC\, he professionally designs\, installs\,\nand maintains prairie restorations and landscapes at park\, educational\, and private sites\, including\nErie Metro Parks facilities\, the COSI museum in Columbus\, and at commercial sites across Ohio. \nFebruary 19th – Michael Keeler – Matrix Design for Biodiverse Gardens\nLearn about matrix gardens and how to create your own! Matrix gardens are modeled on natural\nplant communities and relationships and provide a framework that simplifies plant selection\,\nlayout\, and installation. \nMichael Keeler is the founder and principal of Ohio Native Concepts. Michael brings a background\nin natural resources management and a passion for nature and community to his work creating\nimpactful landscapes for residential and institutional clients across Central Ohio. His design\napproach focuses on creating spaces that connect humans to nature and improve ecological\nfunction and biodiversity. By creatively combining art with ecology\, Michael creates living\nlandscapes that are as beautiful and meaningful as they are resilient and sustainable. \nMarch 5th – Brian Hackett – Attracting wildlife to your property.\nThis presentation outlines some of the fundamental ways of bringing more nature into your yard\,\nwith a primary focus on gardening and landscaping with native plants. If any of you are familiar\nwith Doug Tallamy’s published works you know that including native plants in your landscape is the\nfirst key step in attracting more wildlife to your property. I will also talk about why it is important\nand beneficial for you as a landowner to build habitat on your land. \nBrian Hackett is the Wildlife Specialist at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District. I have been with\nthe district since March of 2020 and prior to working in Knox County I was a District Technician at\nMadison Soil & Water Conservation District. In 2013 I graduated from The Ohio State University\nwith a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management and Animal Science. I grew up\nin Westerville\, Ohio just across the street from Hoover Reservoir and I went to Westerville North\nHigh School. I have always had a lifelong passion for wildlife and nature and many of my favorite\nhobbies involve the outdoors including kayaking\, camping\, hiking\, birding\, fishing\, and botanizing. I\nam happy to be speaking to you about attracting wildlife to your property!
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/northeast-ohio-pollinator-society-2025-winter-webinar-series/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20241031T001941Z
CREATED:20241012T195639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T001941Z
UID:10002949--@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
SUMMARY:2025 Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 OSBA Zoom Planning Meeting – Saturday\, November 9th at 7:00 pm   \nSubject: We want your feedback and ideas as we prepare for the 2025 In-Person Board Meeting on Saturday\, December 7th. We will be sharing our current financials & budget\, Life Memberships for husband/wife or significant other\, some ideas for 2025\, and items that worked and what didn’t. \nDate & Time: Saturday\, November 9th at 7:00 pm \nInformation: This is free to attend by life\, paid\, or complimentary members. All attendees will have an opportunity to submit their questions through chat. If time allows\, we will open the microphones for live questions. Registration is required. \nBylaw Amendments:  \nThere was some concern over the definition of compensation as it regards board members engaging in speaking engagements for the Traveling Speaker program or other activities that are not directly board-related but may involve OSBA-related activities. In order to clarify this bylaw\, we amended Article 10.7 to state: All officers\, Regional Directors\, and Regional Representatives serve without compensation. Board members are approved to function outside of their elected or appointed position when under contract per the terms of that contract for remuneration. Reimbursement for reasonable\, actual expenses incurred when acting in his/her capacity as a Board Member or on behalf of the corporation may be approved by the Board of Directors as necessary.  \nOver the years\, especially during elections\, the question regarding voting privileges for Life Members has arisen regarding the number of votes allocated to that classification of membership. After much discussion\, the Board proposed a change to Article 4.1e: Life Membership: Available to any individual meeting the requirements of membership. Life members shall be granted the rights and privileges of membership for life upon the payment of $200\, one-time dues\, one vote. A spouse or significant other may be added to the life membership at the time of purchase for an additional $100\, and both individuals will have one vote each. In the event of a dissolution of the partnership\, the membership and voting privileges will be followed by the named individuals. Life memberships existing prior to January 1\, 2024\, with two people named\, will be recognized and granted two votes. This category of membership is not available under a business name or to a corporation.  \nThis measure will be voted upon at the next board meeting on November 10\, 2024. If you have any input regarding this change\, please speak with your regional Representative or Director prior to that date.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/2025-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T225021
DTSTAMP:20240920T025100Z
CREATED:20240920T021305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T025100Z
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SUMMARY:Live Webinar Training Series ~ Mr. Jamie Walters "Overwinter & Spring Success"
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Jamie Walters will share his knowledge and best-recommended practices for overwintering your colonies and preparing for spring success. \nHe is our current president of OSBA (2024-2025). Wanting to start this hobby with only two hives\, Dwight Wilson quickly encouraged & helped him grow into grafting queens\, instrumental insemination for quality stock\, starting the Black Swamp Beekeepers Association in Defiance County\, and moving into becoming the Defiance County Apiary Inspector. After moving up through the OSBA organization from the regional representative\, regional director\, website\, live webinar training\, traveling speaker\, and now our president. With his wife’s assistance\, Kaydee’s Bees and Honey grew the apiary into over 100+ hives. Overwintering nucs\, collecting swarms\, and performing tear-outs were something that they enjoyed together. Join us Sunday for some step-by-steps in taking your colony through winter and into Spring 2025. \nDate & Time: Sunday\, September 22 at 7:00 pm ~ Live Webinar Training Series is held on the 4th Sunday of each month\, starting promptly at 7:00 pm \nInformation: Events are free to attend and participate in\, but you must register through our event tickets on the upcoming events calendar. At the end of each presentation\, there will be a Q&A session for those that attend. It will be recorded and hosted within the OSBA website for paid members only. \nDirections: On the ticket box below\, please click + to add 1 to the total. You may then click the box (Get Tickets) to register for free.
URL:https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/event/live-webinar-training-series-mr-jamie-walters/
LOCATION:Zoom Conference Call
CATEGORIES:Live Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Live Webinar Training ~ Host Jamie Walters":MAILTO:live-webinar-training@ohiostatebeekeepers.org
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