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BEE SCHOOL 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Tuesday, November 18th – New Bee Fundamentals/Special Topics –
Please join us on the third Tuesday for a timely discussion and answers to your questions! Beginning and veteran beekeepers are encouraged to attend, learn, and share your wisdom.
This is a monthly Q & A session held virtually. Join us to ask your questions or just listen & learn! All experience levels welcome to join us for both sessions.
New Bee Fundamentals – 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Special Topics – 7:30 – 8:30 PM
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Please note: This a member’s only event. If your membership is not current, please renew your membership here or you can sign up for a new membership. Thanks! We look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday, November 25th – Apitherapy Products of the Hive with Dr. Patrick Fratellone
Please join us as Dr. Patrick Fratellone speaks to us about apitherapy products of the hive.
Dr. Patrick Fratellone, MD, FIM (Fellow of Integrative Medicine), RH (AHG) — Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild — and FACC (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology), is an integrative physician and internationally recognized leader in apitherapy. As the current President of the American Apitherapy Society, he plays a central role in advancing education, research, and public awareness of the therapeutic use of hive products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom.
With formal training in both cardiology and herbal medicine, Dr. Fratellone is one of the rare physicians bridging conventional medical practice with evidence-based natural therapies. His long-standing involvement with apitherapy spans many years of clinical experience, teaching, and collaboration with beekeepers and health practitioners around the world.
Dr. Fratellone lectures widely on the healing properties of hive products and the crucial interconnection between human health and the wellbeing of pollinators. We are pleased to welcome him as our guest speaker, where he will share his expertise on apitherapy and the remarkable medicinal gifts of the honeybee.
Please join us as Dr. Patrick Fratellone speaks to us about apitherapy products of the hive.
Dr. Patrick Fratellone, MD, FIM (Fellow of Integrative Medicine), RH (AHG) — Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild — and FACC (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology), is an integrative physician and internationally recognized leader in apitherapy. As the current President of the American Apitherapy Society, he plays a central role in advancing education, research, and public awareness of the therapeutic use of hive products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom.
With formal training in both cardiology and herbal medicine, Dr. Fratellone is one of the rare physicians bridging conventional medical practice with evidence-based natural therapies. His long-standing involvement with apitherapy spans many years of clinical experience, teaching, and collaboration with beekeepers and health practitioners around the world.
Dr. Fratellone lectures widely on the healing properties of hive products and the crucial interconnection between human health and the wellbeing of pollinators. We are pleased to welcome him as our guest speaker, where he will share his expertise on apitherapy and the remarkable medicinal gifts of the honeybee.
This meeting is in person and our speaker will be joining us IN-PERSON. There is not an option for participants to join virtually. Please join us at 7 PM to allow time to socialize and chat with other members of the club. Our live speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 PM.
The location is Norfield Congregational Church located at 64 Norfield Rd in Weston, CT. Even though the event is free and open to the public, please register.
If you are unable to join us, club members will be able to view this and past monthly meeting recordings in the Members Only portion of the website under BYBA Presentations.
Welcome to the Back Yard Beekeepers Association. With over 400 members, our association has grown to become one of the Nation’s largest regional clubs for beekeeping hobbyists. Some of our members are just getting started as beekeepers, and some have enjoyed this hobby for years. All share an interest in the wonderful and remarkable world of the honey bee.
The BYBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization.
Our general membership meetings are held on the last Tuesday of most months at 7:30 PM at the Norfield Church in Weston, CT.
Please see our Calendar of Events for details.
64 Norfield Rd
Weston, CT 06883
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