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2025 November 12 Meeting

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Honey Tasting Contest, 100+ Hour Volunteer Recognition, Elections Read More …

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2025 October 8 Meeting

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RECORDING AVAILABLE! Robyn Underwood presents “Organic Honey Bee Colony Management” a practical approach to varroa mite management using integrated pest management (IPM) that includes organic-approved chemical treatments and beekeeper actions. Read More …

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2025 September 10 Meeting

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IN-PERSON ONLY: FIVE of MCBA’s members will demonstrate tips and tricks to literally build your apiary.
Go to one, or go to all. Visit at your own pace. Ask your hardest questions, and share your own tips! Read More …

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Fair Setup Day

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FAIR SET-UP DAY is Saturday JULY 26 2025starting at 8:30 am!You are needed to help build MCBA’s Honey Show/ Honey Sales areasIf you sign in before 9:00am you can receive a lunch ticket. Lunch is pretty good and is served Read More …

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Gregg Gochnour Appreciation Page!

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A Giant “Thank You” to Gregg!APIARY INSPECTOR RETIRES AFTER 35 YEARS OF KEEPING MoCo BEES SAFE!RIGHT NOW, you can WRITE a “Thank You” note to Gregg Gochnour on our July 9 Meeting announcement page! View PostGregg Gochnour has recently retired Read More …

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BEE Impact FUND

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Now ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS and DONATIONS for the next awardee!
Support important research. Donate ANNUALLY to the BEE Impact FUND. Read More …

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2025 June 11 FREE Refractometer Calibration!

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

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Survey

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Winners: Arthur MacLarty and Debbie Pappas!!!!! Read More …

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2025 July 9 Meeting

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RECORDING and PowerPoint Available! (1) 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 (2) Appreciation Salute for 35-years of Apiary Inspections. WRITE YOUR “Thank You” here Read More …

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2025 June 11 Meeting

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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. Read More …

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      • Inspection Form DOWNLOADS
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      • Zoning Rules for Bees
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      • Identify Hive Problems – Chart
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