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CAPITAL AREA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

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About CABA

Welcome to the Capital Area Beekeepers Association!  Founded in 2010, we are an organization dedicated to encouraging the study and advancement of apiculture in and around Concord, NH, and to encourage and promote fraternity among our Members and beekeepers everywhere.

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Membership

Whether you are a novice, seasoned or aspiring beekeeper, or simply have an interest in honeybees, we invite you to become a CABA member. 

Whether you manage 1 colony or 100, or none at all, you will find CABA has much to offer:

 Knowledge sharing and education

 Networking and support

 Access to teaching apiary

 Mentorship opportunities

 Community involvement

And more!

Join today!

BUZZworthy news

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February 2025

Severe and Sudden Losses of Managed Honey Bees Across the Nation

Commercial beekeepers are currently inspecting their colonies after winter in preparation to transport 90% of the nation's managed honey bees to California for almond pollination. 

Bee Culture Magazine reports they are discovering alarming colony losses so severe and broad, they may impact food security through inadequate pollination services.

Survey results are still being collected, but average recent losses are well over 50%. Combined with losses during other times of year, this additional loss puts many beekeepers at a loss rate of 70%-100% over the past 12 months.


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Where to Find Us:

Teaching Apiary at The Bridges House


Upcoming Events


Where to Find Us:

Monthly Meetings at The Crestwood Clubhouse

board members

Please click the blue link boxes to email any board member directly.


president

Heather Moynihan

Heather lives in Windham and manages 2 to 4 colonies per season in her home apiary, 60,000 Girls Apiary.  You can ask her for the story behind the name.

She is also serving a four year term as the NH Director for the Eastern Apicultural Society, and in that capacity can be reached at:

Email EAS's NH Director


vice president

Stephen Ludwick

Stephen lives in Concord where he manages several colonies and is a proponent of Apimaye Insulated Hives.

In addition to tending his hives, Stephen serves as a Moderator for Concord's Ward 9, and an Engineer for the Pembroke Fire Department.


newsletter editor

Jamie Jobin

Jamie lives in Pembroke and maintains 4 - 5 Langstroth hives and 1 Top Bar hive.  He started with CABA Bee School back in 2020 and enjoys an adult beverage sitting in front of his apiary watching the little ladies coming and going, doing what bees do best.  It's the perfect way to unwind from a busy work schedule.

"Come join me."

~ Jamie



treasurer

Randy Galinat

Randy lives in Hillsboro and manages 2 hives.

In addition to tending his hives, Randy works at Family Dollar in Hillsboro as a Customer Service Representative.



apiary manager

Cliff Pattison

Cliff joined the Navy out of high school and attended navy electrical school. His first ship was in Sardinia Italy.  He then attended navy dive school and was stationed on the USS Beaufort out of Pearl Harbor.  After leaving the Navy, he spent 34 years in elevator maintenance, retired and took up bee keeping in 2019 when his wife told him to get a hobby!

 


secretary

Julia Mills

Julia lives in Hillsboro, managing a few hives as well as being a chicken tender.

She loves spending time around the bees, observing their behavior. Julia also enjoys making products of the hive, including lotion, face cream, lip balm, wooden furniture polish, and propolis tincture.


© 2025 Capital Area Beekeepers Association NH

Mailing Address:

PO Box 3915                                               

Concord, NH 03302

Email:  info@capitalareabeekeepers.org

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