2026 January 14 Meeting
RECORDING AVAILABLE
…SWARM CATCHING! Learn the ins and outs from TONI BURNHAM, DCBA’s “Swarm Squad” founder Read More …
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2025 October 8 Meeting
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 …
2025 September 10 Meeting
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 …
2025 June 11 FREE Refractometer Calibration!
June 11, 2025 FREE Refractometer Calibration! 6:30pm-6:50pm. BRING YOUR REFRACTOMETER to the meeting Read More …
Survey
Winners: Arthur MacLarty and Debbie Pappas!!!!! Read More …
2025 July 9 Meeting
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 …
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. Read More …
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 Read More …
2025 April 9 Meeting
IN-PERSON ONLY: Beekeeper Matt Gagle will present on 3D technology in the apiary. 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 …