Want to become a beekeeper?
Now is an excellent time to sign up for a class. Learn now and start beekeeping this spring.
How you can help honey bees
- Eliminate garden pesticides
- Plant flowers that bees like
- Provide bee habitat
- Let garden vegetables flower
- Support local beekeepers
If you see a swarm of bees
Don’t panic. Swarming honey bees do not want to hurt you. They’re just on their way to a new home. If you think they are honey bees, we can help.
Youth Beekeeper Scholarship
The scholarship is an excellent way to introduce beekeeping to an interested young person between the ages of 12 and 17.
Upcoming Events
Member Meeting
Topic: Immunization Featuring Dr. Michael Brown – Bee Stings from a Medical Perspective
more...MHBA Banquet and Fundraiser
Our annual banquet and fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at the Keller Golf Course in Maplewood. 5:00 PM. Please register by using the link in our newsletter or…
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Dawn Beck – Northwest beekeeping expert Fat Bodies and Bee Lifespan
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James Lee – Michigan beekeeper
more...Member Meeting – May Splits Demo and Pizza Party
We will meet at the University of Minnesota Bee Lab at 5:45 to learn how to divide an overwintered hive. At approximately 7:00 PM, we will gather for pizza in…
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