• The Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association will be hosting a program for those who would like to learn how to make their own mead Monday, February 17th, at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas Hope campus.  Mead, made from fermenting honey in water, sometimes with additional added ingredients, is one of the oldest fermented drinks.  John Gladden will be conducting a demonstration on mead-making and answering questions about the process, equipment and reasons for making your own.  Sign-in will begin at 5:30 pm in the Springhill suite.  The program will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.  A short business meeting will follow the evening’s program for SWABA members and any others interested in attending.

    Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association meets quarterly at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas Hope Campus and holds free beekeeping workshops and training activities at various other times during the year.  The Association is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all classes, workshops and activities are open to anyone interested in beekeeping without charge.

    For more information about Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers or about next week’s program on making mead visit the website at https://swabeekeepers.org/  or call or text (870) 557-2352.