Welcome to the Back Yard Beekeepers Association

Upcoming Events

 Saturday, September 12 – Hive Inspection – Winter Preparation – Please join us at the BYBA Bee Yard to learn about getting your colonies ready for winter.  Topics will include things like:

  • How much honey to leave your bees & how to supplement them if they don’t have enough
  • Are your bees healthy? How to tell and strategies to help get them ready for winter.
  • Strategies for arranging the colony for success including thoughts about insulation, entrances, food and more!

This class will be taught by BYBA Board member, Barbara Giobbi. Be sure not to miss this workshop to get your bees on the right track going into winter.  Bring your bee gear and your questions.

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, September 15 – 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

Tuesday, September 29th – Dr. Jordan Kueneman – Ground Nesting Bees –

Ground nesting bees represent a significant portion of our native bee population, yet they often go unnoticed due to their solitary nature and unique nesting habits. Join us for our September meeting as we dive into the fascinating world of ground nesting bees.

Dr. Jordan Kueneman is a research associate at Cornell University, working in the Danforth Lab within the Department of Entomology.  Dr. Kueneman has developed and runs Project GNBee, a research initiative dedicated to understanding why solitary ground-nesting bees form aggregations in specific locations, identifying the factors that determine their long-term success, and working to protect nesting aggregations where they occur.

About Us
“The mission of BYBA is to provide our membership with a forum for sharing knowledge and mutual interests in beekeeping, and to educate and promote the benefits of beekeeping to the public.“

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 purpose of the BYBA is to provide our membership with interesting and practical information about honey bees and the “how-to’s” of beekeeping. The club also provides the general public with educational programs about honey bees and the benefits of bees and beekeeping in our communities.
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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