(Atlantic, IA) – [Updates meeting date and location] The Southwest Iowa Beekeepers are inviting any and all beekeepers to their annual meeting on Sunday, March 29th at 1pm at the Cass County Community Center, in Atlantic. The group says their mission is to support beekeepers, share knowledge and build the beekeeping community.

A statement provided by the group says “Whether you have 1 hive or 100 hives, Southwest Iowa Beekeepers welcomes all beekeepers and all styles of beekeeping so whether new or old, big or small – join us for exchange of ideas and general bee camaraderie.  But you have 0 bee hives? That’s ok too! We love to help new beekeepers get started. Beekeeping is both challenging and exciting and much like the bees we tend, we are stronger when we lean into each other for support.”

(Photo courtesy Nathan Paulsen)

The club meets 5 times per year. Meetings are held in March, April, June, August, & October. The summer meetings are typically hands-on field days held on member apiaries.

For more information you can contact Nathan Paulsen by emailing southwestiowabeekeepers@gmail.com