2026 July 8 Meeting
Eric Malcolm, will be sharing his expertise on preparing, bottling and labeling honey to sell at the Montgomery County Fair. Read More …
Author: Ann Foley
2026 May 13 MEETING
Beekeeper Fred Nichols will step us through the advanced tools Artificial Intelligence (AI) is giving beekeepers right now, and a peak at even more powerful tools on the horizon. AI is set to bring the biggest changes to beekeeping since the Langstroth hive. It is giving us “check engine lights” for our colonies, and new, bee-safe ways to kill Varroa. Read More …
2025 September 27 Annual Potluck Picnic
MCBA’s Annual Bar-Bee-Que! Bring the family for some great socializing! Read More …
2025 April 9 Meeting
IN-PERSON ONLY: Beekeeper Matt Gagle will present on 3D technology in the apiary. Read More …
2025 March 12 Meeting
RECORDING AVAILABLE! Eric Malcolm will present on Performing Colony Health Inspections and Recording the Details that Matter. Read More …
2025 February 12 Meeting
RECORDING & Handouts AVAILABLE! Beekeeper John Benham will talk about Swarm Recognition, Preparation / Prevention / Intervention and Solutions
ALSO Sam Droege explains MCBA’s new B.I.G. research initiative. Read More …
2024 October 16 MEETING
RECORDING Available! . Learn about “Feeding Pollen While Putting Small Hive Beetles to the Torch” with Dr. Lewis Bartlett
2024 September 11 MEETING
RECORDING Available! .Dr. Samuel RAMSEY updates us on Tropi and Varroa MITES. Read More …
2024 July 10 MEETING
RECORDING AVAILABLE! Diana Cox-Foster Fraser, Research Leader and Entomologist at USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit (PIRU) will present about interactions among bee species and the impact of a honey bee apiary on native bees. Read More …
2024 May 8 MEETING
3 ALL STAR PANELISTS will discuss colony management from Spring into the Fall. BONUS: before the meeting we will have a plant swap and learn to make seed tapes for easier planting! Read More …