CABA meets in person monthly to cover timely and relevant beekeeping topics aligned to seasonal colony management cycles, create a sense of community among local beekeepers, and provide a forum for knowledge exchange among our Members and guests.
Meetings typically consist of a guest speaker who presents on a given topic, followed by Q&A, a short break for mingling and raffle, and lastly a quick business meeting.
October is reserved for our Annual Meeting when we hold elections for the Executive Board. December is reserved for our Annual Holiday Social when we host a potluck, honey tasting contest, and other fun and festive activities!
If you're not yet a member and would like to check out a meeting before joining, we would be happy to welcome you as our guest.
Registration is NOT required for Monthly Club Meetings.
CABA is holding informal, introductory info sessions about beekeeping in conjunction with select local organizations.
These free sessions will present a brief overview of the beekeeper's world and colony life inside the hive, and are fun, laid back, and informative.
Registration is NOT required. Please stop by, we'd love to meet you!
Please click the link below if you'd like to attend so Osborne's has a headcount:
https://osbornesfarm.com/a/pages/events/7464/intro-to-beekeeping-seminar
We hope you stop by, we'd love to meet you!
CABA's Executive Board meets monthly between regular club meetings to plan for club meetings and events, and discuss any business topics in advance.
Meetings are open to any CABA Member in good standing who wishes to attend. If you are currently a Member in good standing and would like to attend, please reach out to a member of the Executive Board for that month's Zoom link.
Please note: Scheduled dates may change based on holidays or board members' availability.
Bee School covers various topics such as bee biology, equipment, pest management, hive management, safety and troubleshooting your hive. Our instructors are comprised of experienced bee keepers who will share a wealth of knowledge with you in a variety of formats.
Please note, the curriculum will be spread over the two consecutive Saturdays, and participants will receive an agenda closer to the start of Bee School. Topics covered will be discussed and demonstrated during monthly Bee School follow-up sessions at CABA’s teaching apiary located on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion.
The two day intensive will provide a great deal of information in a very short amount of time. There is no possible way to absorb everything that you need to know in this amount of time and for those who are planning to attend this accelerated course we would highly recommend attending the CABA monthly meetings to reinforce what you have learned. We will also offer a follow-up session shortly before installation day so Bee School attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and refresh details before the bees arrive!
Bee School will take place in person in the Auditorium at the City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord, NH 03301.
Registration to Bee School includes a text book, monthly live apiary onsite meet-ups at the Bridges House for hands on learning and mentorship, and CABA Club Membership through September 2025.
The funds collected through Bee School support the educational mission of the club for the coming year. Membership in CABA provides monthly education based meetings, mentors to assist you while you are putting what you have learned into action, as well as access to the private Facebook group where additional knowledge exchange occurs.
Each bee school participant must register individually. Online registrations must include payment or they will be cancelled.
We look forward to seeing you!
The NHBA Spring Meeting and Raffle will be February 22, 2025 at Camp Carpenter featuring Dr. Natalie Steinhauer. NHBA is currently narrowing down the talk subject so stay tuned.
They will be having the annual business meeting and holding elections. If you think you have what it takes to help run the NHBA please run for office!
Dr Steinhauer is an entomologist specializing in questions related to honey bee health. Originated from Belgium where she completed a master’s in biology, and following a postgraduate research master’s in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from Imperial College London (UK), she graduated with her PhD from University of Maryland Honey Bee Lab in 2017. From 2018 to 2023, she acted as the Research Officer for the Bee Informed Partnership, a nonprofit organization whose goal was to support beekeepers to keep healthier bees through research and extension. At BIP, she collaborated on the development, implementation, and data analyses of BIP’s national monitoring programs and field trials, in particular the annual Loss and Management Survey. Nathalie now works under Dr Ramesh Sagili as Research Associate for Oregon State University. Self-described R-enthusiast, and beekeeper since 2009.
The cost to attend the meeting is $15, and a catered lunch will be offered for $27.
To register and reserve your lunch, please visit NHBA's membership page and scroll to the bottom to find the meeting and lunch items to add to your cart.
https://www.nhbeekeepers.org/membership
Come visit our booth and see our observation hive! We love to talk bees, explain what's going on in the hive, and answer any questions you might have.
This is a free community event and does not require registration.
Celebrating 34 years of connecting you to life outdoors, Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a fun way for the whole family to explore New Hampshire’s wildlife resources and outdoor traditions. Browse educational exhibits presented by environmental and conservation organizations from across the state. See live animals, big fish, and trained falcons. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and B-B gun shooting. Watch retriever dogs in action, get creative with hands-on craft activities, plus, check out food truck alley—you’ll find something for every taste!
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is hosted by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and sponsored by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, Fish and Game’s nonprofit partner (www.nhwildlifeheritage.org), with support from media sponsor Manchester Radio Group.
Watch for more details about Discover WILD New Hampshire Day at www.wildnh.com.
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Concord, NH 03302
Email: info@capitalareabeekeepers.org
