Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that supports an active beekeeping community and promotes the art and science of bees and beekeeping to the public through education, events and services.
Ryun Forsman from Lake Hartwell Beekeepers Association will speak to MABA on the many clever and innovative uses he’s found for using 3-D printed materials in his apiary — including pocket-sized frame rests, magnetic hive tool holders, frame spacers and more. Ryun became a beekeeper in 2019, and has since combined his interest in bees and 3-D printing into a business.. Ryun operates an Etsy store where he creates and sells his 3-D creations to
Ready to take the first step on the long journey to becoming a master beekeeper? If you have at least one year of practical beekeeping experience, you are eligible to sit for the UGA Certified Beekeeper examination. The Certified Beekeeper test has two parts: a written exam and a practical test. The practical test includes being able to: • Describe the parts of a beehive;• Light and properly use a smoker;• Recognize the various stages
Got a honey bee swarm at your location? MABA’s beekeeper volunteers can give unwanted honey bee swarms a proper home. Call MABA Swarm Commander Dave Marshall at 812-369-0401 A.S.A.P before the swarm flies off to its new home. Before you call, please have the following information: How long has the swarm been at this location? What is the exact address of the property where the swarm is located? How high off the ground is the swarm? Is the
Our meetings are held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in third-floor classroom C302 on the 2nd Monday of each month, except September and December when we hold our annual fall honey show/pot luck and holiday party respectively.
Meetings begin with a mentoring session at 6:30 p.m., followed by a featured speaker at 7 p.m. Topics range from the latest findings in honey bee research to hive management, honey, beeswax, and other hive products.
On arrival, check-in at the welcome table to be entered into our monthly door prize drawing. Enjoy snacks and fellowship in the back of the room. Membership is not required.
Everyone interested in honey bees is welcome!
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church: Third-Floor Classroom C302
3180 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
