Field Day Reminder

Tomorrow, April 19th, is the field day. Apiary tour times are 1:00 p.m & 2:30 p.m to ensure everyone can see what's going on & that there is plenty of parking. We will be looking inside the hive, observing techniques on how to work your hives, what to watch for inside the hive, queen marking, smoker lighting, & more. Veil required.

DIRECTIONS:

GPS Coordinates: 39.278976, -88.564279
Link for Map Quest Directions: http://mapq.st/1CAzNJg

From U of I Extension in Effingham:
1. Leave U of I Ext. going S on Wenthe Dr. (.2mi)
2. Turn Right onto Evergreen Ave. (.3mi)
3. Turn Right onto Keller Dr/IL Rte 32/33 (3.8mi)
4. Turn Right on IL Rte 32 going N towards Stewardson (7.7mi)
5. Turn Right on CR 400, which is .6 mi N of the Stewardson Citgo Gas Station. (2.9mi)
6. Turn Left on 3100 E (.4mi)
7. Turn Left at the top of the hill by the mail boxes and bee hives.
You're at Quicksall Farm.

From Casey's General Store in Neoga:
1. Go S from Casey's on Rte 45 (3.6mi)
2. Turn Right onto the Centerline Rd, which is CR 400 N (4.8mi)
3. Turn Right onto 3100N (.4mi)
4. Turn Left at the top of the hill by the mail boxes and bee hives.
You're at Quicksall Farm.
Emergency Ph # if you're lost: 217-347-5937
Watch here for updates/cancellations in case of rain. We will reschedule. Hope to see you there!!

Also, the extractor kit has been ordered.  It will be at the May meeting so everyone will have a chance to check it out.