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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Now ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS and DONATIONS for the next awardee!
Support important research. Donate ANNUALLY to the BEE Impact FUND. Read More …
June 11, 2025 FREE Refractometer Calibration! 6:30pm-6:50pm. BRING YOUR REFRACTOMETER to the meeting Read More …
Winners: Arthur MacLarty and Debbie Pappas!!!!! Read More …
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 …
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 …
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. Read More …
