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 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
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 GRANT – B.I.G. Nominations!
Now ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for the next awardee!
Support important research. Donate ANNUALLY to the Bee Impact Grant. ...
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 ...
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
RECORDING AVAILABLE! Eric Malcolm will present on Performing Colony Health Inspections and Recording the Details that Matter ...
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 ...
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 ...
