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 Read More …
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 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 …
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 …
IN-PERSON ONLY: Beekeeper Matt Gagle will present on 3D technology in the apiary. Read More …
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 …
View our RECORDED webinar:
Beekeeping is a significant commitment of time and money. Before jumping in check out this recording to learn if beekeeping is right for you. Read More …
MCBA Holiday Party! Gift Swap! Food! Mead! Click for time and place. (There is no monthly meeting in December) Read More …
All beekeepers in Maryland MUST register their colonies with the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
It is EASY and it is FREE and it HELPS stop the spread of bee diseases.
Support important research.
Donate ANNUALLY to the Bee Impact Grant.
The 2024 awardee will be wildlife biologist SAM DROEGE at USGS Read More …
Take My Bees! MCBA’s Beekeeper-Volunteers can relocate honey bees from your home or property. Before sending the Swarm Notification form at the bottom of this page, please determine if your insects are HONEY BEES. WE CAN ONLY HELP WITH HONEY BEES. NOTE: Read More …