About Us
The Olympia Beekeepers Association
The Olympia Beekeepers Association (OBA) are a non-profit organization that provides education, training, and support for beekeepers in Thurston and surrounding counties. Please consider becoming a member, as there as an array of member benefits.
Resources
For the Public and Members
- I want to be a Beekeeper
- Report a Swarm
- Beekeeping Vendors
- Monthly Meetings
- Beeline – Our Newsletter
Association Members are often available for events and education.
Members Only
Resources for Members
- Library
- Mentoring
- Education
- Ordering Bees
- Equipment
- Industry Speakers
Membership includes entire household.
Latest News
- Board meeting minutes – 10/16/25Attendees: Nathan, David, Camy, Mohan, Kristina Finances and Grant Membership Board changes/elections Apiary Education Website and Beeline
- Association meeting minutes – 9/8/25Attendees: 28 in person, 3 online Updates from the board
- Honey Judging – 2025 Thurston County FairJuly 28th 1pm to 7pm for entry. Drop off at the Fairgrounds. CLASS 7060: HONEY Entry criteria: Only 1 exhibit of the same product may be entered. A maximum of 10 entries may be entered per exhibitor. For each exhibit, submit 3 one pound Queenline honey jars. Judging criteria: Judging is based on appearance, moisture content, fill, (more…)
- Board meeting minutes – 6/23/25Attendees: Bryan, Nathan, David, Camy, Gail, Mohan, Kristina, Melissa
Announcements
Swarm Season starts in April
Call the Olympia Beekeepers Association SWARM Coordinator at 360.491.4968 and we will coordinate finding a member who can respond to help you. It is important to have the following information;
- Location: Address
- Height from ground
- Telephone contact number
- Access to the swarm
- Any other pertinent information you can provide
Association Members can request to be on the Swarm Catchers List, administered by the Swarm Coordinator. Simply indicate in your member profile that you would like to catch swarms.
Mentorship Program.
Bryan Henn our new Mentorship Chair has modernized the program, creating easy to use online forms. If you are a member and require a Mentor, or you would like to become a Mentor, please check out the Mentorship section.
Something to share?
Do you have a favorite beekeeping web site, article or video you’d like to share?
Send a link to: vicepresident@olympiabeekeepers.org
Subscribe to the Beeline Newsletter
Member Login
Current Paid Members can log in here or the top right of the page. This will give you access to the Members Only section. Need help? Call the hotline on 360-515-7274, and select option 5. You will be given instructions and if none of those work you can leave a message and we will call you back to help.