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.
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
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.
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:
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
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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ECBA BEE SCHOOL JANUARY 2024
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BEE SCHOOL ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON CLASSES TO BE HELD AT UCONN STORRS
ON FOUR CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS
JANUARY 25, FEBRUARY 1,8,15 (2/22 SNOW DATE IF NEEDED)
7:00 - 9:30 PM
VIRTUAL CLASSES OVER ZOO
ECBA BEE SCHOOL JANUARY 2024
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BEE SCHOOL ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON CLASSES TO BE HELD AT UCONN STORRS
ON FOUR CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS
JANUARY 25, FEBRUARY 1,8,15 (2/22 SNOW DATE IF NEEDED)
7:00 - 9:30 PM
VIRTUAL CLASSES OVER ZOOM COVERING THE SAME MATERIAL ON THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS
JANUARY 31,
FEBRUARY 7,14,21
7:00 - 9:00 PM
THE ZOOM CLASSES ARE 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.
REGISTRATION FOR BEE SCHOOL 2024
The cost of the classes is $40 and will include your household’s 2024 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.
Click on the blue button below to get the ECBA Bee School registration form.
If you have any questions regarding ECBA Bee School 2024 please send an email to
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
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
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