Beekeeping Resources
General Beekeeping Resources
Honey Bee Types & Comparison (PDF)
Bee Source - Beekeeping forums
Bee Master - Beekeeping forums
Chart to Distinguish Pollen Sources
Bee Informed - Latest beekeeping research
BeeCheck - Find local apiaries and learn when pesticides are being sprayed
Bee Source - Beekeeping forums
Illinois Apiary Registration Form (PDF)
Illinois Bees & Apiary Act
Illinois Apiary and Bee Laws
Illinois Bee and Apiary Inspectors
Illinois State Beekeepers Association
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture on Apiaries
Chicago Beekeeping Resources
Recommended Best Practices for Urban Beekeepers in Chicago
Chicago Beekeeping Meetup Group
Cook-Dupage Beekeepers Association
National Honey Board
Other Nearby Beekeeping Organizations
Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association
Central Eastern Illinois Beekeepers Association
Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association
Stateline Beekeepers Association
Kankakee River Valley Beekeepers Association
Will County Beekeepers Association
Lake County Beekeepers Association
National Beekeeping Organizations
Beekeeping Publications
Other Resources
The Xerces Society - GREAT site to learn about pollinators
How to Attract Pollinators (PDF)
How to Build Native Pollinator Houses (PDF)
Flower Care Tips
Plant Care Guides
Community Suggested Resources
Here are some links about pollinator gardens suggested by our friend, Girl Scout Jenna.
Bees & Honey: Creating Pollinator Gardens
Flower Fragrances that Attract Bees and Butterflies to your Garden
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