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)

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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
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