About ECBA
About ECBA
Links to ECBA videos
Links to ECBA videos
Monthly meetings provide an opportunity for both new and experienced beekeepers to share their knowledge and experiences. Guest speakers or club members present a talk or demonstration on a topic that is pertinent to the beekeeper's calendar. If you have always wanted to learn more about beekeeping, please consider signing up for our annual Bee School that takes place every winter.
Links to ECBA videos
Links to ECBA videos
Links to ECBA videos
We have informational videos on our YouTube channel. More will be added as they become available.
- YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/@easternconnecticutbeekeepe6628
- Featured Video -
Package Installation
- 2024 Meeting Videos -
April Spring Management
We have informational videos on our YouTube channel. More will be added as they become available.
- YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/@easternconnecticutbeekeepe6628
- Featured Video -
Package Installation
- 2024 Meeting Videos -
April Spring Management
https://2024meetings.s3.amazonaws.com/Spring+Management+April+2024.mp4
May 2024
Twilight Meeting at
Sprucedale Gardens Nursery
Thanks to Paul Larson for his hospitality
https://2024meetings.s3.amazonaws.com/May+2024+Twilight+meeting/May+2024+Twilight+Meeting.mp4
September 2024
Fall Managment
Winter Prep, Feeding,
Mite Control
Thanks to Paul Larson for his hospitality
https://2024meetings.s3.amazonaws.com/Sept+2024+Fall+Mgmnt/Sept+2024.mp4
2024 Calendar
Links to ECBA videos
2025 Bee School
Message from ECBA President Adam Fuller
Bob Binnie Program
OCTOBER 5, 2024
START TIME CHANGED TO 9:30 am
Great news, I spoke to Bob Binnie this morning and he is fine. There is lots of storm damage, but everyone is fine. He has two crews out checking on the bees. He is still on target for Saturday as long as the Atlanta airpor
Message from ECBA President Adam Fuller
Bob Binnie Program
OCTOBER 5, 2024
START TIME CHANGED TO 9:30 am
Great news, I spoke to Bob Binnie this morning and he is fine. There is lots of storm damage, but everyone is fine. He has two crews out checking on the bees. He is still on target for Saturday as long as the Atlanta airport is fully operational. He thanked us for our concern and is looking forward to our visit. See everyone on Saturday.
The event will begin at 9:30 AM at Woodstock Middle School 147B Rt. 169 Woodstock CT 06281. There will be a morning workshop by Bob Binnie and a barbecue lunch provided by the ECBA. Members are asked to bring a dessert to share. Bob Binnie will present another workshop after lunch. The event is scheduled to end at about 4:00 PM.
2025 Bee School
Links to ECBA videos
2025 Bee School
INFORMATION ON 2025 BEEKEEPING CLASSES
ECBA BEE SCHOOL JAN/FEB 2025
Introduction to Beekeeping Classes
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BEE SCHOOL ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON CLASSES TO BE HELD AT UCONN STORRS
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:30 pm
January 16, 23, 30 & February 6
ZOOM CLASSES
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm
January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
THE ZO
INFORMATION ON 2025 BEEKEEPING CLASSES
ECBA BEE SCHOOL JAN/FEB 2025
Introduction to Beekeeping Classes
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BEE SCHOOL ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON CLASSES TO BE HELD AT UCONN STORRS
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:30 pm
January 16, 23, 30 & February 6
ZOOM CLASSES
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm
January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
THE ZOOM CLASSES WILL BE RECORDED AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE
FOR VIEWING BY ALL CLASS PARTICIPANTS
BEE SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS ECBA members and active beekeepers with decades of practical experience in beekeeping.
This series of classes focuses on the basics of beekeeping and will to take you from selecting and preparing the necessary equipment to managing your hive as the season progresses. These classes will help you avoid the pitfalls that often derail a beginner’s first attempt at this fascinating craft. Don’t buy anything until you participate in this indispensable class!
REGISTRATION FOR BEE SCHOOL 2025
The cost of the classes is $45.00 and will include your household’s 2025 membership in the ECBA.
Current ECBA members in good standing who have paid for and attended Bee School in a previous year
may audit the classes this year at no additional cost.
If you have any questions regarding ECBA Bee School 2025 please send an email to
About ECBA
Helpful Links
Interesting Videos
Interesting Videos
THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Office of the State Apiary Inspector
Paula Wolf
203-974-8479 office
203-530-5743 cell
STATE OF CONNECTICUT HONEYBEE REGISTRATION
Owners of honey bee hives are required to register the exact location of all honey bee hives with the State Entomologist by October 1 each year.
THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Office of the State Apiary Inspector
Paula Wolf
203-974-8479 office
203-530-5743 cell
STATE OF CONNECTICUT HONEYBEE REGISTRATION
Owners of honey bee hives are required to register the exact location of all honey bee hives with the State Entomologist by October 1 each year. This page is the login to register your hives.
CONNECTICUT BEEKEEPING PUBLICATIONS
A publication from the Connecticut Beekeepers Association and the State Entomologist's Office.
- RANDY OLIVER - www.scientificbeekeeping.com
- Oxalic Acid Treatment and Dilutions - Randy suggests using the "Medium" dilution for our area
CONNECTICUT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Education for the beekeeping community.
The magazine of American beekeeping.
General information and recipes.
USDA Bee Research Laboratory.
VIDEO FROM GEORGIA PBS - Evans County – Wilbanks Apiaries
INTERNATIONAL BEEKEEPING FORUM
Commercial-free forum to discuss beekeeping.
Honey Labeling 101 from foodpackaginglabels.net
Interesting Videos
Interesting Videos
Interesting Videos
Keep in mind that some of these videos are from other parts of the country, so some of what is shown will not apply here in New England.
Bob owns the Blue Ridge Honey Co in Lakemont, Georgia and posts a large amount of very informative videos.
Ian is located in Manitoba, where he runs his beekeeping business. The
Keep in mind that some of these videos are from other parts of the country, so some of what is shown will not apply here in New England.
Bob owns the Blue Ridge Honey Co in Lakemont, Georgia and posts a large amount of very informative videos.
Ian is located in Manitoba, where he runs his beekeeping business. These videos are a great example of Canadian honey production and how he handles wintering his bees.
Evans County, GA
This is an older video is about the Wilbanks Apiary operation.
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Extractor Loans
Interesting Videos
Extractor Loans
ECBA offers free loan of a six frame Maxant motorized extractor to members. The four extractors are stored in Woodstock, Coventry, Salem and Higganum.
To request an extractor loan, contact:
- Paul Larson
- (860)974-0045
- Woodstock
- Joe Jankowski (860)595-9558
- Coventry
- Tim Grilley
- (860)859-3678
- Salem
- Jason Beloin
- 860-982-2811
- Higganum
Membership
Contact ECBA
Extractor Loans
Membership is $15.00 per year for each beekeeping household. To join, send a check for $15 made payable to ECBA to:
ECBA
PO Box 922
Windsor, CT 06095
Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail.
OR
Make a $15 payment
using Paypal
(@ECBABeekeeping) and send your contact information by email
Contact ECBA
Contact ECBA
Contact ECBA
PRESIDENT
Adam Fuller
143 South Brook Rd
Hampton, CT 06247
(860) 428-1731
adam@azapiaries.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Norman
387 County Rd
Woodstock, CT 06281
(860) 974-1235
SECRETARY
Timothy Grilley
222 West Rd
Salem, CT 06420
(860) 859-3678
TREASURER
David Saltzman
PO Box 922
Windsor, CT 06095
General Questions
Send Bee School Questions to ecbabeeschool@gmail.com