NEXT MEETING: Friday, February 14th, 2025 Speaker is Kevin Easton:
Kevin Easton, a Florida resident since 1980 developed a passion for beekeeping since 2009 after retiring from Pratt Whitney. He joined the Palm Beach Beekeepers Club in 2010 and later served as Secretary, First Vice President, and President for 4 years. Kevin is a Master Beekeeper, certified by the University of Florida, and actively mentors others in the field. He has been instrumental in supporting the UF Honey Bee Lab and advocating for bee preservation through collaborations with FDAC's and pest controls organizations. Known as the "Fair Guy", Kevin has managed the beekeeper's booth for over a decade. In addition to managing 20 hives in Florida, he maintains 5 colonies in New York with his wife, Carol. Kevin also served in the Army from 1972 to 1975 and holds degrees in Computer Science, Accounting, Criminology, and Business Administration.
For more information, please contact Petra Russell, RFC President - President@pbrarefruitcouncil.org
2025 Speaker Calendar Location: Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium Time: 7pm Friday, January 10th Speaker: David DeMaio, "Irrigation systems for Urban and Agriculture in Palm Beach and surrounding Counties" Friday, February 14th Speaker: Kevin Easton, Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association Friday, March 14th Speaker: TBD Friday, April 11th Speaker: TBD Friday, May 9th Speaker: TBD Friday, June 13th Speaker: TBD Friday, July 11th Speaker: TBD Friday, August 8th Speaker: TBD Friday, September 12th ELECTION DAY - MEMBERS ONLY Friday, October 10th Speaker: TBD Friday, November 14th Speaker: TBD Friday, December 12th No Speaker, Annual Holiday Party - Members and Family |
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