2026 April 8 Meeting
RECORDING AVAILABLE! “Raising Queens for Mere Mortals” Master beekeeper DOUG STOLHAND gives hobbyist beekeepers a practical, approachable way to make our own queens Read More …
RECORDING AVAILABLE! “Raising Queens for Mere Mortals” Master beekeeper DOUG STOLHAND gives hobbyist beekeepers a practical, approachable way to make our own queens Read More …
RECORDING AVAILABLE: 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 …
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 …
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…SWARM CATCHING! Learn the ins and outs from TONI BURNHAM, DCBA’s “Swarm Squad” founder Read More …
NOVEMBER FIRST: Come to the MHC Tribute Party! After 14 years of serving our beekeeping community, Jim Fraser is closing the Maryland Honey Company store. Read More …
MCBA’s Annual Bar-Bee-Que! Bring the family for some great socializing! Read More …
Honey Tasting Contest, 100+ Hour Volunteer Recognition, Elections Read More …
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 …
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 …