MABA’s Hive Inspection program is a great way to learn tips and tricks from some of our most experienced members, and gain confidence in your beekeeping skills.
How to sign up for a hive inspection
- Look at the list of available dates in the chart below and pick a date when you would like to join an inspection.
- Click on the link to register.
If you need any help in signing up for an inspection or if you have any questions, please contact Peter Helfrich, the hive inspection program director at president@metroatlantabeekeepers.org
Upcoming Hive Inspections
General Information and Rules
Cost – MABA members may participate in hive inspections FREE of charge. Non-members may participate for a fee of $15 paid by making a donation via our website by clicking here.
Registration – Each inspection is limited to ten participants. If the event is full you may email the leader and asked to be placed on a waiting list.
Cancellation – If you have registered for an inspection and are unable to attend, please contact the leader of the inspection immediately by email so that a person on the waiting list can be added to that inspection. In the event of inclement weather (rain or temperatures too low to open the hive), the hive inspection may be cancelled. If the inspection is cancelled, participants will be notified by email or telephone by inspection leader along with a rescheduled date and time.
Liability – Each participant must sign a waiver of liability on the part of Metro Atlanta Beekeeper’s Association and the inspection leader.
Rules – All attendees must must observe all rules during the inspection, regardless of age.
Equipment/Clothing – You must wear protective clothing to the hive inspection, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter into the inspection area. The required protective gear consists of one of the following:
- Full bee suit with attached veil, along with closed-toe shoes and socks, and gloves
- Bee jacket with attached veil, long pants, closed-toe shoes and socks, and gloves
- Bee veil, light colored shirt with long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes and socks, and gloves
- Please bring your own drinking water.
Hive inspections take place in several locations around greater Atlanta. Locations of past hive inspections include the following:
East Atlanta / Tapestry Gardens & Preserve
Steve Esau leads a honeybee hive inspection for the Metro Atlanta Beekeeper Association at Tapestry Community in Ormewood Park.