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2026 April 8 Meeting
“Raising Queens for Mere Mortals” Master beekeeper DOUG STOLHAND gives hobbyist beekeepers a practical, approachable way to make our own queens Read More …
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 …
2026 March 11 Meeting
Zac Lamas shares research on MITES & TREATMENTS! Zac has recently launched the Lamas Lab at UMBC. The lab studies hazards which impact honey bee health and cause colony loss. Read More …
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2026 February 11 Meeting
RECORDING AVAILABLE: EAS Certified Master beekeeper Bill Hesbach will present “Late Winter to Early Spring Colony Assessment – Preparing for the Honey Flow.” He will discuss recognizing the transitioning from the repose of the winter cluster formation to promoting the build up and the preparations necessary to maximize the population for the upcoming honey flow. Read More …
2026 January 14 Meeting
RECORDING AVAILABLE
…SWARM CATCHING! Learn the ins and outs from TONI BURNHAM, DCBA’s “Swarm Squad” founder Read More …
2025 November 12 Meeting
Honey Tasting Contest, 100+ Hour Volunteer Recognition, Elections Read More …
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 …