Next meeting
Monday, April 14, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
“Queen Rearing” -Jordan Bramwell, OBA Apiary Manager
Get details about how to attend the meeting in person or online
Apprentice level beekeeping class
What you need to know to get started on your hobbyist beekeeping journey. Earn your apprentice beekeeping certificate and get educated in time to be an active beekeeper this year!
Starts March 8th, 10am – 12pm, runs for 6 weeks. See details on our Education page
News and Updates
- “Bee Communication” PresentationPaul Longwell, Cornell University & Washington State Master Beekeeper and OBA Member spoke about bee communication. This was a fascinating presentation and the recordings of queens are actually from one of his hives!
- Association meeting minutes 3/10/25## people in attendance – ## in person, 3 online General updates from the President – Nathan Vice President – Bryan Outreach Coordinator – Mohan Treasurer – David Education – Gail Librarian – (more…)
- Nosema, Yellow Jackets and CocktailsFor our February general meeting we had Brian Fackler. He provided an entertaining and informative presentation on Nosema, and Yellowjacket control. As a bonus he has shared a honey based cocktail recipe presentation (more…)
- Association meeting minutes – 2/10/25Attendees 37 in person, 3 online President Treasurer Membership Coordinator Vice President Education Librarian Outreach A couple members are working on a list of plants to grow more flowers for our bees