Fall Prep: Getting ready for Winterizing & Winter Bees

Presenter: Chuck Bauer

Chuck Bauer is an engaging presenter who loves to share his beekeeping experience! Chuck prides himself on successfully overwintering his colonies year after year. Using props, he’ll demonstrate his successes and failures so you can stay on track for success this fall and throughout the winter. He will explain the numerous tips and tricks he has developed. His presentation covers everything you need to keep your bees alive and healthy for next year’s bee season.

Chuck is in his 16th year of beekeeping. He intended to have two ‘hobby’ beehives, he now has 25. He professes “It’s still a hobby, something to keep me out of trouble.”

Chuck is a past board member of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA) and our 2017 ‘Beekeeper of the Year.’ He is past president of the Grand Rapids Area Bee Club and a member of five (yes, 5!) different bee clubs. He does bee presentations at all five clubs plus many others. He is a past board member of the Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA) and their 2020 ‘Beekeeper of the Year.’ Chuck was awarded ‘Beekeeper of the Year 2020’ by the Michiana Beekeepers Association located in Indiana.