Important Announcements:


Maryland's Montgomery County Beekeepers Association meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Meetings are on a variety of topics and are open to the public. Details for meetings and other events are below...

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Survey

Survey

NOW! Your chance to win one of TWO $250 gift certificates by completing our Five Minute SURVEY! Don't wait - Limited Time Offer! ...
2025 June 11 FREE Refractometer Calibration!

2025 June 11 FREE Refractometer Calibration!

June 11, 2025 FREE Refractometer Calibration! 6:30pm-6:50pm. BRING YOUR REFRACTOMETER to the meeting ...
2025 June 11 Meeting

2025 June 11 Meeting

IN-PERSON ONLY: As beekeepers and bee-enthusiasts, it is important to share our knowledge and appreciation of bees. Four experienced bee-presenters will share their varied approaches, tips, and tricks to help you engage your audience, whether they are tots, teens, adults or seniors ...
BEE Impact FUND

BEE Impact FUND

Now ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS and DONATIONS for the next awardee! Support important research. Donate ANNUALLY to the BEE Impact FUND. ...
2025 July 9 Meeting

2025 July 9 Meeting

ZOOM ONLY: The dreaded dearth! What, as beekeepers can we do to help the bees survive into next Spring?  Pam Hepp, EAS Master Beekeeper will address these questions and more ...
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VOLUNTEER for the FAIR

Help the Public Learn About Bees! This is our biggest community outreach. Learn (1) Your three volunteer options. (2)'Honey Consignment Info', (3) How to enter Fair Contest for honey, crafts, mead and more ...
Fireside Chat  -  Q&A Done Right!

Fireside Chat – Q&A Done Right!

Every FIRST TUESDAY 7pm-8pm, thru Sept FIRESIDE CHAT is MCBA’s monthly discussion group geared toward newer beekeepers (0 to 3 years of experience). Experienced beekeepers Ryan Eicher and Rick Wallace will answer timely questions. ...
Harvesting Honey

Harvesting Honey

RECORDING AVAILABLE: Maureen discusses the process of harvesting honey from bee frames, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and proper planning. She also details various tools and techniques for extracting honey, as well as the process of bottling and storing honey ...
Forum

Forum

STAY INFORMED! SIGN-UP for the FORUM (free) so you don't miss out on MCBA announcements and you can crowdsource our hundreds of beekeepers on bee related topics ...
RECORDED Meetings

RECORDED Meetings

Miss a Meeting? View the RECORDING! When speakers permit, we provide links to their recorded presentations. Some links will expire, so don't delay ...