We know bees, you can too!
Online Meetings (Free) – At Home Beekeeping Series
MABA is supporting the “At Home Beekeeping Series: Distance Learning for Beekeeping Clubs” initiative created by the apiculture research/extension programs at various SEC Universities including Alabama Extension, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Texas A&M University. This online series is presented through Zoom, an online video platform, and through Facebook Live on the last Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 7:30 pm Central Time (7:30-8:30 Eastern) For more information on the At Home Beekeeping Series, contact Allyson Shabel by email ams0137@aces.edu
How to Participate
Bee Informed Partnership Workshop Series:
BIP’s webinar series!
Education Page
- Previous Webinar recordings:
- Between the Datasheets: How IT Supports BIP Data
- Identification of Honey Bee Diseases
- Voracious Varroa
- What Can Pollen Tell Us
- Honey Bee Hygienic Behavior and Testing
- Effective or Not So Much? Best and Worst Beekeeping Practices
- Brooding over Brood: Identification of Brood Diseases
- Spring into Action with Sentinel Apiaries
- Survey Says: Loss and Management Survey and You
UGA Master Beekeeper Program – Certified Beekeeper
If you are a member and are interested in signing up for the Certified Beekeeper exam on the 24th of April, we have limited spots available. Please check your e-mail for links to sign up. If you have not gotten an e-mail, please use the contact form to reach out.
If you can volunteer to help out and proctor the exam,
please click here to let us know!!
Hive Inspection Program UPDATE
In-person hive inspection dates are now available.You can also join a virtual hive inspection on select Wednesday evenings starting at 7 PM!
Click here for more info, dates, and sign up links. 08 Mar 21MABA Calendar
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/w9cov
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Steve Esau at the East Atlanta / Tapestry Gardens and Preserve, 909 Walker Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. This Hive Inspection begins at 10:00 promptly. Participants will meet at the basketball court, suit up, and walk to the apiary (~200 yards). Parking is on the street so please be respectful of the neighborhood and do not block any driveways. Steve will arrive ~30 minutes prior to the start. It’s important to be on time. Once the inspection starts, he will not be able to answer his phone or text.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Meetings are currently being held virtually with Zoom until we make an announcement otherwise.
Meetings would normally be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Heritage Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Annual Picnic and Honey Contest held in September may be scheduled for a different day than the regular meeting day. Please see the Calendar for more details about scheduled events.
Meetings usually include interesting speakers and discussions on a variety of topics related to beekeeping, such as hive management, honey bee problems, honey, beeswax, and other hive products.
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 9:00 pm.
Come early for informal mentoring time from 6:30-7:00
Sign up at:
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Gina Gallucci. Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s driveway is across the street from Pike’s. Gina will be in the parking lot by 10:45.
Everyone will meet in the lot and walk over to the apiary at 11:00.
Please be on time, the apiary isn’t in sight of the parking lot.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Masks required, 6 max.
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/8n1au
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Jay Parsons. The entrance to the Chastain Park Conservancy is marked on Powers Ferry Road and the driveway crosses the golf course. If there is no employee at the Conservancy, the gate will be locked after the inspection begins, so please be on time.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/i6ml2
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Ed Hoehn at Rucker Park, 860 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Rucker Park entrance is directly across the street from Old Station Place. There is a blue sign identifying the park via a dirt road. Drive past the garden on the right and proceed approximately 30 yards and make a right. You will see a blue Ford pickup truck parked close to the bee hives. Ed will arrive ~30 minutes prior to the start of the inspection. It’s important to be on time. Once the inspection starts, he will not be able to answer his phone or text.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/4a73b
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Steve Esau at the East Atlanta / Tapestry Gardens and Preserve, 909 Walker Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. This Hive Inspection begins at 10:00 promptly. Participants will meet at the basketball court, suit up, and walk to the apiary (~200 yards). Parking is on the street so please be respectful of the neighborhood and do not block any driveways. Steve will arrive ~30 minutes prior to the start. It’s important to be on time. Once the inspection starts, he will not be able to answer his phone or text.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Masks required, 6 max.
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/ekqe4
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This Hive Inspection is being led by Jay Parsons. The entrance to the Chastain Park Conservancy is marked on Powers Ferry Road and the driveway crosses the golf course. If there is no employee at the Conservancy, the gate will be locked after the inspection begins, so please be on time.
You are required to bring and wear protective gear. The options are:
* Full bee suit with attached veil, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves, or
* Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes, socks, and gloves
Please bring your own water and your signed waiver which you can download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kS5PykVou5i9JIaqnTH6YplpJyivohBNuvfmGF4mrW0/edit?usp=sharing.
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/nqld5
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This is a Virtual Hive Inspection being led by Linda Tillman of the Morningside Community Garden.
Feel free to join and learn and ask questions in a convenient evening session!
Meetings are currently being held virtually with Zoom until we make an announcement otherwise.
Meetings would normally be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Heritage Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Annual Picnic and Honey Contest held in September may be scheduled for a different day than the regular meeting day. Please see the Calendar for more details about scheduled events.
Meetings usually include interesting speakers and discussions on a variety of topics related to beekeeping, such as hive management, honey bee problems, honey, beeswax, and other hive products.
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 9:00 pm.
Come early for informal mentoring time from 6:30-7:00
Sign up at: https://mp.gg/w4-vo
Details at: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/hive-inspections/
Free for members; $15 donation requested from non-members.
This is a Virtual Hive Inspection being led by Linda Tillman of the Morningside Community Garden.
Feel free to join and learn and ask questions in a convenient evening session!
Membership not Required
Meetings are held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Heritage Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Annual Picnic and Honey Contest held in September may be scheduled for a different day than the regular meeting day. Please see the Calendar for more details about scheduled events.
Meetings usually include interesting speakers and discussions on a variety of topics related to beekeeping, such as hive management, honey bee problems, honey, beeswax, and other hive products.
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 9:00 pm.
Come early for informal mentoring time from 6:30-7:00
Everyone interested in honey bees is welcome!
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
3180 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
If you see honey bee swarm – a ball of bees in a tree or bush – that means they are seeking a new home. Help us find a good home for these bees – you don’t want them nesting in your house. We will send a local member out to retrieve the colony for a better chance at survival. Please call Dave Marshall at 812-369-0401 right away before the swarm flies off to its new home. Before you call, please have the following information: If you are not viewing this from a smartphone, call 812-369-0401.
