Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association

Our summer break is coming to an end!! PBCBA Fun Meetings resume in August. We have a packed schedule still to go this year!

Mark your calendar for an exciting lineup of speakers and programs:

**Next Week: August 7 – Dr. Tammy Horn Potter
Topic: Beeconomy: How Bees Connect the World

September 3 – Ted Miksa of Miksa Honey Farms
Topic: Inside a Commercial Queen Operation

October 2 – Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey
Topic: QueenSpotting: How to Find the Queen Bee
Pre-registration will be required due to limited seating.

We are looking forward to gathering again, learning together, and reconnecting with our beekeeping community. More details for each meeting is available on our website: https://palmbeachbeekeepers.org/calendar

🇺🇸🐝 Happy 4th of July!

Today we proudly celebrate 250 years of American independence. As we gather with family and friends, we’re grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and for the hardworking pollinators that help keep our world blooming.

From everyone at the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association, have a safe, happy, and bee-filled Independence Day! 🍯🐝🇺🇸

WOW! Have you checked out our calendar for the rest of 2026?

We may be taking a short summer break in July, but we're certainly not slowing down! We've got an exciting lineup of nationally recognized speakers, hands-on workshops, special events, and opportunities to learn from some of the best in beekeeping.

Here's just a glimpse of what's ahead:

• August: Dr. Tammy Horn Potter, Mead Workshop Part 2, and our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
• September: Commercial Queen Operations with Ted Miksa and our Cold Process Soap Making Workshop
• October: Hilary Kearney presents QueenSpotting: How to Find the Queen Bee
• Plus even more exciting events and announcements still to come!

Take a look at everything we have planned and mark your calendars today:
https://palmbeachbeekeepers.org/calendar/

Are you a beekeeper, researcher, educator, or industry professional with a presentation you'd like to share? We're already planning our 2027 speaker lineup. If you're interested in presenting at a future PBCBA meeting or workshop, we'd love to hear from you. Send us an email and tell us about your topic!

All set for Mango Fest in West Palm Beach. Our first volunteer shift is locked and ready!

Get your tickets and come experience the Mango world.

Happy Father’s Day to all our Drone Bee Dads, Grandfathers, Father figures, and mentors who make a difference every day.

And for those who may be missing someone special today, we’re thinking of you too.

Wishing everyone a day filled with love, gratitude, and cherished memories.
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Get your tickets, this is a great event!

PBCBA will be there with local honey and live honey bees!


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Meet the growers who bring you the freshest mangoes at the Florida Mango Festival in West Palm Beach. FULL STORY ⬇️

Fun meeting is tonight! See you there.

If the weather doesn’t turn, apiary check will take place at 4:30. Bring your own gear.

See you soon!!

Time flies, and our June Fun Meeting is coming up this week.

Join us this Friday at Pine Jog as we welcome Brian Rukin for an inside look at a commercial beekeeping operation. Whether you're new to beekeeping or have years of experience, this promises to be a fascinating evening with plenty of practical insights and real-world experiences.

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach

🐝 Weather permitting, we'll also have an apiary check starting at 4:30 PM. Bring your own protective gear if you'd like to participate.

🍪 Feel free to bring a snack, dessert, or drink to share, but it's never required.

Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members.

We hope to see you there!

Time flies, and our June Fun Meeting is coming up this week.

Join us this Friday at Pine Jog as we welcome Brian Rukin for an inside look at a commercial beekeeping operation. Whether you're new to beekeeping or have years of experience, this promises to be a fascinating evening with plenty of practical insights and real-world experiences.

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach

🐝 Weather permitting, we'll also have an apiary check starting at 4:30 PM. Bring your own protective gear if you'd like to participate.

🍪 Feel free to bring a snack, dessert, or drink to share, but it's never required.

Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members.

We hope to see you there!