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    • 28 Sep 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Montgomery County 4H club and Zoom

     All speakers will present via zoom, so everyone will also have the option of attending via zoom if you do not wish to attend in person. NO MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED . No drinks or snacks will be provided, but you may bring something for yourself.

    Mini Presentation:

    Rich Hiltner will speak in person about Small Hive Beetle Combat.  Rich will present different methods of controlling small hive beetles in our apiaries.

    Main Topic: Priya Chakrabarti Basu

    Talk title: The many facets of honey bee nutrition

    Brief bio: Priya Chakrabarti Basu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University and holds a courtesy faculty appointment at Oregon State University. Priya studies the interactive impacts of multiple stressors on bee pollinators, for example poor nutrition, pesticides and climate change. She uses a wide array of multidisciplinary techniques such as physiology, toxicology, functional biology, multiomics-based approaches and neuroethology.

    She is currently serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the American Association of Professional Apiculturists, the Chair of the Early Career Professionals Committee of the Entomological Society of America and the North American Chair of bee nutrition taskforce for COLOSS, the international bee organization. In addition to the research community, Priya enjoys working with stakeholders, policymakers and the general community in protecting bee pollinators and raising pollinator awareness. Priya enjoys teaching bees to the students at MSU. Priya is also a children’s book author to help spread pollinator awareness among young readers. More information about her lab can be found at her lab website.



    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register

    MCBA members are invited to join our Board Meetings. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the meeting and closes 2 days prior.

    Once registered you will get an email 2 days prior with the link to the zoom meeting. 

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 113 Forrest Road, Telford, PA 18969

    We are happy to once again offer wax dipping for woodenware. This is open to all current members

    Sign up here

    Questions? Check here first

    Volunteers can sign up here

    Rain date is Sunday, Oct 15th


    This sign up will be closed Oct 12th.  

    Any sign ups after this date may be refused.

    This is NOT at the 4 H center

    New Location113 Forrest Road, Telford, PA 18969

    Look for the 'I stand with Ukraine' sign on the tree lined side of the street.

    • 26 Oct 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Montgomery County 4H club and Zoom

     All speakers will present via zoom, so everyone will also have the option of attending via zoom if you do not wish to attend in person. NO MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED . No drinks or snacks will be provided, but you may bring something for yourself.

    Mini Presentation:


    Main Topic:



    • 11 Nov 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Registration to open soon!

    Join us for an evening of food, fun, and more at MCBA’s Annual Banquet at the Variety Club Camp in the center of Montgomery County!

    Event will be a BYOx, so bring your own wine, mead, beer, or whatever you choose to drink with your dinner. Other beverages will be provided.

    The banquet menu will be announced soon.

    As in the past, please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert to share with your serving dish labeled so we can be sure it gets back to you. Please also include a sign saying what it is to help those with dietary restrictions. 

    Bring your cash, check book or credit card to participate in:

    General Raffle Table

    Premium Basket Raffle

    Live Auction

    The evening will also include our traditional favorites:

    Photo Contest: 4x6 (max) picture; one entry only per person


    And the always entertaining Honey Dessert Contest!

    Bring your best dessert, with honey prominently featured, to be tasted by our esteemed panel of judges. Prizes awarded for the tastiest!

    Please register no later than November 5th to join in the fun and ensure your spot.

    The dress code is casual.

    Hope to see you there!

    • 14 Nov 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Registration is closed

    MCBA members are invited to join our Board Meetings. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the meeting and closes 2 days prior.

    Once registered you will get an email 2 days prior with the link to the zoom meeting. 

    • 12 Dec 2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Registration is closed

    MCBA members are invited to join our Board Meetings. Registration opens 2 weeks prior to the meeting and closes 2 days prior.

    Once registered you will get an email 2 days prior with the link to the zoom meeting. 

    • 25 Jan 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • Montgomery County 4H club and Zoom

     All speakers will present via zoom, so everyone will also have the option of attending via zoom if you do not wish to attend in person. NO MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED . No drinks or snacks will be provided, but you may bring something for yourself.

    Mini Presentation:


    Main Topic:



Past events

12 Sep 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
5 Sep 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #8
24 Aug 2023 General Meeting
8 Aug 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
1 Aug 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #7
29 Jul 2023 Annual Picnic
18 Jul 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #6
11 Jul 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
22 Jun 2023 General Meeting
20 Jun 2023 Queen Basics/Rearing (not Queen Grafting)
13 Jun 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
6 Jun 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #5
25 May 2023 General Meeting
18 May 2023 All About Nucs- CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
9 May 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
2 May 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #4
27 Apr 2023 General Meeting
13 Apr 2023 2023 Queen Rearing and cell grafting class
11 Apr 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
4 Apr 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #3
3 Apr 2023 SWARM management (and how it ties closely with SPRING Management)
23 Mar 2023 General Meeting
14 Mar 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
11 Mar 2023 MCBA General Members Wax Dipping
7 Mar 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #2
2 Mar 2023 SPRING management (and how it ties closely with SWARM Management)
23 Feb 2023 General Meeting
13 Feb 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
7 Feb 2023 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #1
26 Jan 2023 General Meeting
10 Jan 2023 MCBA Board Meeting
13 Dec 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
12 Nov 2022 MCBA 2022 Fall Banquet
8 Nov 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
27 Oct 2022 General Meeting
11 Oct 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
8 Oct 2022 MCBA Members Wax Dipping
28 Sep 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #8
22 Sep 2022 General Meeting
20 Sep 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #8
13 Sep 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
25 Aug 2022 General Meeting
24 Aug 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #7
16 Aug 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #7
9 Aug 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
30 Jul 2022 Annual Picnic
27 Jul 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #6
19 Jul 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #6
12 Jul 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
23 Jun 2022 General Meeting
22 Jun 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #5
21 Jun 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #5
14 Jun 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
26 May 2022 General Meeting
25 May 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #4
17 May 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #4
10 May 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
28 Apr 2022 General Meeting
27 Apr 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #3
19 Apr 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #3
14 Apr 2022 Queen Rearing and cell grafting class
12 Apr 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
2 Apr 2022 MCBA Members Wax Dipping
26 Mar 2022 MCBA Beginer Class Wax Dipping
24 Mar 2022 General Meeting
23 Mar 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #2
22 Mar 2022 Gamma Irradiation Program
15 Mar 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #2
8 Mar 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
24 Feb 2022 General Meeting
23 Feb 2022 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #1
15 Feb 2022 Beginner Beekeepers' Class #1
8 Feb 2022 MCBA Board Meeting
27 Jan 2022 General Meeting
14 Dec 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
13 Nov 2021 MCBA 2021 Fall Banquet
9 Nov 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
28 Oct 2021 General Meeting
16 Oct 2021 Wax Dipping Event
12 Oct 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
23 Sep 2021 General Meeting
22 Sep 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #8
21 Sep 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #8
14 Sep 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
26 Aug 2021 General Meeting
25 Aug 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #7
17 Aug 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #7
10 Aug 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
28 Jul 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #6
20 Jul 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #6
13 Jul 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
24 Jun 2021 General Meeting
23 Jun 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #5
22 Jun 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #5 - rescheduled to following week (6/22)
8 Jun 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
27 May 2021 General Meeting
26 May 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #4
18 May 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #4
11 May 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
1 May 2021 Package Pickup at Worcester Honey Farms
28 Apr 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #3
22 Apr 2021 General Meeting
20 Apr 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #3
13 Apr 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
3 Apr 2021 Package Pickup at Worcester Honey Farms
3 Apr 2021 Making Hives and Splits
27 Mar 2021 1st yr Class Wax Dipping
25 Mar 2021 General Meeting
24 Mar 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #2
20 Mar 2021 Wax Dipping Event
16 Mar 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #2
9 Mar 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
25 Feb 2021 General Meeting
24 Feb 2021 Intermediate Beekeeping Class #1
16 Feb 2021 New Beekeepers' Class #1
9 Feb 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
28 Jan 2021 General Meeting
12 Jan 2021 MCBA Board Meeting
8 Dec 2020 MCBA Board Meeting
10 Nov 2020 MCBA Board Meeting
22 Oct 2020 General Meeting
13 Oct 2020 MCBA Board Meeting
24 Sep 2020 General Meeting
23 Sep 2020 Intermediate Beekeeping Class
15 Sep 2020 New Beekeepers' Class
27 Aug 2020 General Meeting
26 Aug 2020 Intermediate Beekeeping Class
22 Aug 2020 Saturday Morning Bee Conversation
18 Aug 2020 New Beekeepers' Class
11 Aug 2020 MCBA Board Meeting
22 Jul 2020 Intermediate Beekeeping Class
21 Jul 2020 New Beekeepers' Class
14 Jul 2020 MCBA Board Meeting
12 May 2020 MCBA Board Meeting

About MCBAPA

Serving Montgomery, Bucks and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, the MCBAPA is an association of hobbyist and professional beekeepers. Our mission is to provide education, hands-on training, support and fellowship in all aspects of beekeeping. Both experienced beekeepers and novices participate in our monthly meetings, field trips and social events.

Our meetings are held at:

Montgomery County 4-H Center
1015 Bridge Road (Route 113)
Skippack, PA 19426

General membership meetings are usually held the 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm, but please check our calendar.

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