Waldemar- Two thoughts come to mind right away - One in Chicago, one farther north. City Hall, in downtown Chicago has a roof-top garden that includes a couple of colonies of bees. I don't know what access is allowed, but I would expect an interested visitor could arrange something. North of Chicago, near Milwaukee (maybe an hour and a half drive) is the Honey Museum in the town of Ashippun, Wisconsin (http://www.honeyacres.com/). Run by Honey Acres, they have been in business for five generations. They brought bees to the area with them in 1852 and when I stopped in earlier this year, the elder member of the family mentioned that his grandson was now starting in the family business. It is well done for a private museum. Also, in the first suburb north of Chicago there is a debate brewing over keeping bees within the city limits of the city of Evanston. I don't know the schedule of events organized by the city and the Illinois State Beekeepers Association, but if you are interested in sitting in with them, contact Ken Haller ([log in to unmask]) and he can fill you in. The largest beekeepers association in the state of Illinois is located near Chicago - the Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association. If you would like to contact them you might try John Hansen ([log in to unmask]). I believe they meet on the third Saturday of the month. Enjoy Chicago, it is a busy city, but a fun place to visit with lots to do. Larry Krengel Marengo, IL (60 miles west of Chicago) ----- Original Message ----- From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: [BEE-L] Bee attractions in Chicago area? > I'll be in Chicago the week of June 12th. Does anyone know of any bee > attractions in the vicinity? > > Thank you. > > Waldemar > > -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info --- > > > -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---