Monadnock Beekeepers Association
Dedicated to Promoting Beekeeping in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire
Beekeeper initiatives
MBA Meetings
** Next MBA Meeting, November 2, 2023 - Speaker: Deborah Delaney, PhD, Associate Professor in Entomology at University of Delaware (via Zoom)
Topic: Honey Bee Genetics
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Huntress Auditorium, Keene Public Library, Keene NH, or via Zoom
Meetings are monthly, February through November.
First Thursday of the month, Keene Public Library, Huntress Auditorium,
5:30-7:30 pm.
Meetings are hybrid (virtual and in-person) and open to the public. If there is a speaker, there may be a small fee for non-members.
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About the MBA
The Monadnock Beekeepers Association is a beekeeping club for anyone interested in honeybees, in the Monadnock and Connecticut River Valley regions. We hold meetings once a month, in-person and virtually. Please feel free to come to a meeting or contact us if you have an interest in honeybees or beekeeping.
MBA Bee School
The Monadnock Beekeepers Association Bee School is a two day event every February, followed by monthly on-site practical instruction. Bee School is open to all new and prospective beekeepers. The course fee includes textbook (Beekeeping for Dummies, 5th edition), all classes, and MBA membership.If you miss this year’s Bee School, contact us to join MBA and we may be able to set you up with an experienced beekeeper who lives near you as a mentor!
MBA Apiary Project
The Monadnock Beekeepers Association is working toward sustainable beekeeping, eliminating our dependency on the importation of southern nucleus colonies ("nucs"), packages, and queens by promoting local survivor genetics. We use resource management techniques to raise nucs and queens from our survivor colonies.
A nucleus hive is a miniature colony with all the components of a full-size colony, including a laying queen, workers, brood at all stages of development, pollen, and honey. The benefits of a nuc are that the bees are working together to establish their colony. The queen is mated, accepted, and laying. The nucleus colony gives you about a four week head start toward getting your hive prepared for winter.
Learning Opportunities
* Bee School for new and prospective beekeepers every February.
* Sustainability Seminars for beekeepers with at least 3-5 years of experience.
* Speakers and discussion at monthly general meetings
Latest news
The Votes Are In! Meet Your New MBA Officers for 2024
The MBA has chosen their leadership for 2024. The newly elected officers are set to take the reins and lead the way for the year ahead.
Here's your new MBA Officer team:
Amber Dewey serves another term as your President, ready to steer the ship and lead the MBA community to greater heights.Matt Barret continues in his role of Vice President, standing as a pillar of support and collaboration.Greg Kittredge will manage the finances as the re-elected Treasurer, ensuring a prosperous year ahead.Anja DeLuca steps in as Secretary, keeping the records straight and ensuring smooth communication. The incoming team is scheduled to convene in the coming weeks to chart out their roadmap for the year ahead. With a focus on building upon the successes of the previous year, the MBA Officers of 2024 are eager to take on the challenges and opportunities that await.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the outgoing Secretary, Liz Ehrman, for her remarkable dedication and hard work. Liz has chosen to retire, leaving a legacy that will be hard to surpass. Anja DeLuca, our new Secretary, is dedicated to following in Liz's footsteps and ensuring the MBA community's continued success.
Exciting times are on the horizon as the newly elected officers prepare to lead the MBA community into a bright and promising future.
The MBA has chosen their leadership for 2024. The newly elected officers are set to take the reins and lead the way for the year ahead.
Here's your new MBA Officer team:
Amber Dewey serves another term as your President, ready to steer the ship and lead the MBA community to greater heights.Matt Barret continues in his role of Vice President, standing as a pillar of support and collaboration.Greg Kittredge will manage the finances as the re-elected Treasurer, ensuring a prosperous year ahead.Anja DeLuca steps in as Secretary, keeping the records straight and ensuring smooth communication. The incoming team is scheduled to convene in the coming weeks to chart out their roadmap for the year ahead. With a focus on building upon the successes of the previous year, the MBA Officers of 2024 are eager to take on the challenges and opportunities that await.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the outgoing Secretary, Liz Ehrman, for her remarkable dedication and hard work. Liz has chosen to retire, leaving a legacy that will be hard to surpass. Anja DeLuca, our new Secretary, is dedicated to following in Liz's footsteps and ensuring the MBA community's continued success.
Exciting times are on the horizon as the newly elected officers prepare to lead the MBA community into a bright and promising future.
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