Organizers from the Superior Beekeeping Club and partners at NMU have cancelled the event due to concerns about COVID-19/coronavirus and the health and welfare of those registered for and involved with the event.
CANCELLED
The third annual Upper Peninsula Beekeeping Conference has been cancelled. The event was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center. Organizers from the Superior Beekeeping Club and partners at NMU have cancelled the event due to concerns about COVID-19/coronavirus and the health and welfare of those registered for and involved with the event. Refunds will be issued to those who have registered for the event. This conference will not be rescheduled. Follow the Superior Beekeeping Club’s Facebook page or check the club’s website (http://superiorbeekeepingclub.weebly.com) for info about future activities.
This is the third year of this conference dedicated to the special challenges of keeping bees in Northern climates. We are happy to offer to our fellow beekeepers this educationally packed day that includes practical beekeeping information from our keynote speaker, Meghan Milbrath. There will be many educational and informative breakout sessions. The conference will have something for everyone not just the beekeeper in mind. Vendors will be on site to meet all the beekeeping equipment needs of our attendees. Lunch will be provided by, Northern Michigan University.
New this year is an optional post-conference session available on Sunday, March 29 (space is limited to 30 participants).
Adult $42
NMU Student $15
Students 11-18 $15
We have blocks of rooms reserved at the Staybridge Suites and the Country Inn and Suites. These are limited availability so book early. They come at a great discount. Just tell them you are with the Upper Peninsula Beekeeping Conference.
County Inn and Suites
County Inn and Suites is newly renovated and boast the following amenities. For just $92 plus tax Call 1 (800) 830 5222
Guests will enjoy many amenities that our property has to offer, including:
· A smoke-free & pet-free environment
· An expanded hot breakfast buffet served on ceramic plates with silverware
· An indoor pool/whirlpool and a fitness center
· Coffee, tea, and cookies served 24 hours in our lobby
· Near-by restaurant
· Located five minutes to downtown and the Lake Superior shore
· 24 hour staffing
In all of our rooms they will also enjoy:
· A coffee maker
· A refrigerator & microwave
· An iron/ironing board
· A hairdryer
· Feather pillows with option for synthetic replacements
· High speed internet access (wired & wireless)
· DIRECTV including several HD channels and HBO.
For tour groups, we offer:
· Free luggage handling
· Free bus parking
· Complimentary room for the bus driver
· Complimentary use of conference room till midnight
Staybridge Suites Marquette
(877) 320-8454
Opened November 2016
We will honor a rate of 119.00 per night in King Studio Suites for vendors and registrants. Larger rooms are available for addition cost.
Amenities are:
· Full kitchen in every room
· Free hot deluxe breakfast
· Free heated underground parking
· Free fitness center
· Free guest laundry
· Free Wi-Fi
· Pet are welcome for an additional fee, call for pricing
Please see the YouTube video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDhCijZJ_QA
2020/03/28 - 2020/03/28
Additional time info:
Plus there is an optional limited seat session {30 seats} on Sunday. You can add to your ticket on Eventbrite. Shirts are available to purchase at the time of checkout on Eventbrite limited quantities will be available at the conference.
NMU Seaborg Science Complex
2805 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855