Bristol County Beekeepers Association, Inc. upcoming events

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper -April (April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here: https://bit.ly/buzz-line-q

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar: https://bit.ly/buzz-line

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Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

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Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"

Winter Evaluation & Spring Prep (MDAR Workshop) (April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

The State Apiary is located near the Standish House Admin Building close to the Taunton River.
To park, take dirt road (not the residential driveway) past Frank Costa Memorial Park adjacent to Taunton River then follow signs.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Club Meeting: Apiary Sustainability in New England (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Our April meeting will take place on

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7-9 pm

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Presentation: Apiary Sustainability in New England

An overview of apiary practices that could lead to beekeepers not needing to replace bees every spring. An overview showing improved apiary management though mite control as well as nutrition can reduce winter loss. However, the main focus is planning for a percentage of winter loss by building resources colonies via splits.

What is sustainability
The pillars of sustainability
Honey vs bee production
An overview of nutrition
Knowing mite levels
Record keeping
When to split and why
Planning ahead – buy a queen or raise your own
Queenless vs hopelessly queenless
Types of resource hives
NUC’s, building, selling, overwintering
What is the economic outcome expected from this practice.

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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Brian McCafferty is in his 8^th year of beekeeping and has been involved in teaching beekeeping, mentoring, community outreach, and running a training apiary for the past few years. He has just completed his course work for the Cornell Master Beekeeping Program and plans to take his final exams in May of this year.

McCafferty teaches several classes for the Nofolk County Beekeepers Association Intro to Beekeeping School, runs the NCBA Intermediate Bee School, and will be running a program to teach beekeeping to inmates at the Pondville Correctional Facility. He is also a member of our BrCBA and volunteers on the community outreach committee.

Spring Management & Summer Prep (MDAR Workshop) (May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper May (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here: https://bit.ly/buzz-line-q

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar: https://bit.ly/buzz-line

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

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Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"

{MDAR} Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series (June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series

Northeast Honey Bee Update flyer - 2026

Join Apiary Inspectors and Extension Faculty from across New England and New York for a virtual “Lunch and Learn” series held via Zoom Webinars on Fridays from 12:00pm–1:30pm.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet the dynamic team of professionals who support apiculture throughout the region, ask questions about honey beekeeping, and receive expert guidance on colony health, seasonal management, and treatment practices.

These sessions are designed to support beekeepers at every stage of their journey—so bee sure to come prepared with questions for the inspectors!

These events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required:

Pre-register for afternoon events here.

Events *will not* be recorded so BEE THERE or BEE SQUARE.

April 3, 2026
June 5, 2026
August 7, 2026
October 2, 2026

To learn more about apiary inspection visit Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).

Summer Management (MDAR Workshop) (June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Massachusetts Beekeepers Field Day (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Massachusetts Beekeepers Association is holding its annual FIELD DAY on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The Field Day will start at 9:00 am.

The event is free and open to all.

More details to follow.

Register Here.

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper June (June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here: https://bit.ly/buzz-line-q

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar: https://bit.ly/buzz-line

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

---------------------------------------

Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"

Pests, Parasites & Pathogens & Summer Management (MDAR Workshop) (July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

{MDAR} Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series (August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series

Northeast Honey Bee Update flyer - 2026

Join Apiary Inspectors and Extension Faculty from across New England and New York for a virtual “Lunch and Learn” series held via Zoom Webinars on Fridays from 12:00pm–1:30pm.

These sessions are designed to support beekeepers at every stage of their journey—so bee sure to come prepared with questions for the inspectors!

These events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required:

Pre-register for afternoon events here.

Events *will not* be recorded so BEE THERE or BEE SQUARE.

April 3, 2026
June 5, 2026
August 7, 2026
October 2, 2026

To learn more about apiary inspection visit Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).

Summer Management & Fall Prep (MDAR Workshop) (August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Honey Extraction (MDAR Workshop) (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

{MDAR} Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series

Northeast Honey Bee Update flyer - 2026

Join Apiary Inspectors and Extension Faculty from across New England and New York for a virtual “Lunch and Learn” series held via Zoom Webinars on Fridays from 12:00pm–1:30pm.

These sessions are designed to support beekeepers at every stage of their journey—so bee sure to come prepared with questions for the inspectors!

These events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required:

Pre-register for afternoon events here.

Events *will not* be recorded so BEE THERE or BEE SQUARE.

April 3, 2026
June 5, 2026
August 7, 2026
October 2, 2026

To learn more about apiary inspection visit Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).

Winter Prep (MDAR Workshop) (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries