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2025 DUES & BEE SCHOOL PAYMENTS

 

ECBA Dues are $15.00 per year for each household.

2025  Bee School fees are $45.00, which include a one-year membership in  ECBA. Clicking this link will bring you to the PayPal "Send Money"  screen.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

About ECBA

About ECBA

Links to ECBA videos

2025 Calendar

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. 

2025 Calendar

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2025 Calendar

PDF here  


THURSDAY, MAY 15

5:00 pm

Twilight Meeting

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066



SUNDAY, APRIL 13

1:30 pm

Spring Management Workshop

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066



SUNDAY, MARCH 23

1:30 pm

Annual Meeting

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Ve

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THURSDAY, MAY 15

5:00 pm

Twilight Meeting

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066



SUNDAY, APRIL 13

1:30 pm

Spring Management Workshop

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066



SUNDAY, MARCH 23

1:30 pm

Annual Meeting

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066



JANUARY and FEBRUARY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12: 1:30 PM ECBA Pot Luck Dinner.

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066

2025 Bee School

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Links to ECBA videos

2025 Bee School fees are $45.00, which include a one-year membership in ECBA. Clicking this link will bring you to the PayPal "Send Money" screen

Follow this link to PayPal - 

 



  PDF here

(scroll down for Bee School form)


 INFORMATION ON 2025 BEEKEEPING CLASSES


ECBA BEE SCHOOL JAN/FEB 2025

Introduction to Beekeeping Classes


REGISTRATION FOR BEE 

2025 Bee School fees are $45.00, which include a one-year membership in ECBA. Clicking this link will bring you to the PayPal "Send Money" screen

Follow this link to PayPal - 

 



  PDF here

(scroll down for Bee School form)


 INFORMATION ON 2025 BEEKEEPING CLASSES


ECBA BEE SCHOOL JAN/FEB 2025

Introduction to Beekeeping Classes


REGISTRATION FOR BEE SCHOOL 2025



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The cost of the classes is $45.00 and will include your household’s 2025 membership in the ECBA. 

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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.  

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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL BEE SCHOOL ON ZOOM

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   IN-PERSON CLASSES TO BE   HELD AT UCONN STORRS

Thursdays 7:00 - 9:30 pm 

  January 16, 23, 30 & February 6

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     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

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BEE SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS ECBA members and active beekeepers with decades of practical experience in beekeeping.

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​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!

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If you have any questions regarding ECBA Bee School 2025 please send an email to 

ecbabeeschool@gmail.com

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PDF here

(scroll down for Bee School)






 

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


https://youtu.be/m1Vc-M1ihLQ



- 2025 Meeting Videos -


April 13th

Spring Managment

NEW TAC BEE YARD

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24


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


https://youtu.be/m1Vc-M1ihLQ



- 2025 Meeting Videos -


April 13th

Spring Managment

NEW TAC BEE YARD

Tolland County Agricultural Center 24 Hyde Ave. Route 30 Vernon, CT 06066

 https://2025ecbameetings.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/april13/250413.mp4 






- 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


About ECBA

Helpful Links

Interesting Videos

Interesting Videos

   THE CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

Office of the State Apiary  Inspector

Paula Wolf

paula.wolf@ct.gov

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

paula.wolf@ct.gov

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.

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- RANDY OLIVER - www.scientificbeekeeping.com

  - Oxalic Acid Treatment and Dilutions - Randy suggests using the "Medium" dilution for our area

  - Mite Monitoring Methods


UCONN BEEKEEPING FACEBOOK


CONNECTICUT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION


BACK YARD BEEKEEPERS

ASSOCIATION
 

EASTERN APICULTURE SOCIETY

Education for the beekeeping community.


BEE CULTURE

The magazine of American beekeeping.​


NATIONAL HONEY BOARD

General information and recipes.


USDA

USDA Bee Research Laboratory.


VIDEO FROM GEORGIA PBS -  Evans County – Wilbanks Apiaries


INTERNATIONAL BEEKEEPING FORUM

Commercial-free forum to discuss beekeeping.


LABELING

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 BINNIE

Bob owns the Blue Ridge Honey Co in Lakemont, Georgia and posts a large amount of very informative videos.  


IAN STEPPLER

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 BINNIE

Bob owns the Blue Ridge Honey Co in Lakemont, Georgia and posts a large amount of very informative videos.  


IAN STEPPLER

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.


GEORGIA PBS

Evans County, GA

This is an older video is about the Wilbanks Apiary operation.


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Extractor Loans

Interesting Videos

Extractor Loans


PDF here (scroll down)


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 

to ecbabeeschool@gmail.com

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

easternctbee@gmail.com


Send Bee School Questions to ecbabeeschool@gmail.com


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