Family Membership: Online

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Youth beekeepers can receive assistance via the youth mentor program.

 Youth Beekeeping Program Applications 

Due January 15th for current year!

Youth beekeeper winners receive the following: 

An experienced adult beekeeper will provide mentoring and assistance for 2 years.

1-bee suit with veil and gloves

 1-hive tool

 1-smoker

 1-deep hive body with frames

 1-medium honey super with frames

 1-feeder pail  

Our mission is to encourage and support local youths interested in becoming a beekeeper, giving them all the tools, skills, knowledge and experience to make it a life long passion. The young beekeeper will be loaned a hive with bees and proper protective equipment. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, FFA or 4-H members interested in this program are encouraged to apply. (Youth must be in grades 6-11).

 Applicant must complete and return all paperwork, including permission and agreement form signed by a parent or guardian. 

The application with supporting documents can be e-mailed or hand delivered at an upcoming beekeepers mtg. See application below ↓ 

StCroixBees@gmail.com