Whether you're a beekeeper, bee enthusiast or just curious, the MHBA has plenty to offer.

Our community seeks to encourage sound beekeeping practices in the Upper Midwest. Learn more about us and our commitment to educate others about the practice of beekeeping and its benefits.

Join our online community of nearly 500 members to exchange knowledge and experience.

Want to become a beekeeper?
Beekeeper

Now is an excellent time to sign up for a class. Learn now and start beekeeping this spring.

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How you can help honey bees
Honey Bee on purple flower
  • Eliminate garden pesticides
  • Plant flowers that bees like
  • Provide bee habitat
  • Let garden vegetables flower
  • Support local beekeepers
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If you see a swarm of bees
swarm of bees on tree

Don’t panic. Call Bob Sitko at 651-436-7915. 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.

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Youth Beekeeper Scholarship
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The scholarship is an excellent way to introduce beekeeping to an interested young person between the ages of 12 and 17.

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Upcoming Events

Hive Demo

April 8, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
1635 Gortner Avenue
St Paul, MN 55113

Veils or bee suits are required for entry into the bee yard.

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Member Meeting

April 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1991 Upper Buford Cir
St. Paul, MN 55108

BeeCheck Program and Investigations,  Jamison Scholer, Minnesota Department of Agriculture The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers a bee kill compensation program when an investigation determines that pesticides have poisoned bees.…

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Member Meeting – May Splits Demo and Pizza Party

May 13, 5:45 pm - 9:00 pm
1635 Gortner Avenue
St Paul, MN 55113

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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