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...

 501(c)(3)  EIN 61-1628144

2025 April 9 Meeting

2025 April 9 Meeting

IN-PERSON ONLY: Beekeeper Matt Gagle will present on 3D technology in the apiary ...
2025 May 14 Meeting

2025 May 14 Meeting

IN-PERSON ONLY: MASTER BEEKEEPER Russell Sprangel explains how YOU can raise your own queens for under $20 in new supplies. Learn simple tips and tricks and skip the trial and error ...
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 ...
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. ...
2025 March 12 Meeting

2025 March 12 Meeting

RECORDING AVAILABLE! Eric Malcolm will present on Performing Colony Health Inspections and Recording the Details that Matter ...
Graduates of Beekeeping 101

Graduates of Beekeeping 101

Congratulations to the following MCBA members who earned their “Beekeeping 101” Certificates of Completion. ...
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 ...