MT. VERNON — The University of Illinois Extension is working with Prairieland Beekeepers to put on a Backyard Beekeeping event for beginners next week. The event will be at C.E. Brehm Library on April 10th at 6:30 p.m.

Chris Lueking with the University of Illinois Extension says there will be plenty of topics that will be discussed at the event, and it is for those serious about beekeeping to those who just want to learn more about bees.

For more information on the event, you can call the Jefferson County Extension Office at 242-0780.