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Upcoming Events

  • December 10, 2024 ABA Annual Meeting and Elections Potluck!
    December 10, 2024 ABA Annual Meeting and Elections Potluck!
    December 10, 2024 ABA Annual Meeting and Elections Potluck!
    Tue, Dec 10
    Leon Extension Office
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Leon Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Leon Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    It's time to vote on the 2025 ABA Board of Managers -- and have some good eating. Doors open at 6:00pm; meeting begins promptly at 6:30pm
  • 2024 Monthly Meeting Dates
    2024 Monthly Meeting Dates
    2024 Monthly Meeting Dates
    Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
    Tallahassee
    Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Second Tuesday of the month at the Leon County Extension office unless otherwise noted on the month's event. Meeting begins at 6:30pm. Open hives during the spring and summer are held at 5:30pm. Bring a veil.
  • November 12th Membership Meeting: Got to Have a Good Foundation! Wax Foundation and Upcoming Elections.
    November 12th Membership Meeting: Got to Have a Good Foundation! Wax Foundation and Upcoming Elections.
    November 12th Membership Meeting: Got to Have a Good Foundation! Wax Foundation and Upcoming Elections.
    Tue, Nov 12
    Tallahassee
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Come out and learn how to produce and use wax foundation from our very own Master Beeekeeper's Mike and Beth Parramore. We will also be discussing the upcoming board member nominations and election process.
  • Fall BBQ!
    Fall BBQ!
    Fall BBQ!
    Sat, Oct 12
    Tallahassee
    Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 618 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 618 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    The Fall BBQ is Back by popular demand! In lieu of our monthly membership meeting, we will have a Saturday BBQ, catered by Mission Barbecue on October 12th! Come and join us for Food, Fun, Games and Contests!
  • September 10th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    September 10th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    September 10th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Sep 10
    Tallahassee
    Sep 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL, USA
    Sep 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL, USA
    Raymond McCoy, Commercial Beekeeper, will present on Winter preparation and treating for varroa mites.
  • August 13th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    August 13th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    August 13th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Aug 13
    Tallahassee
    Aug 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Aug 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Master Beekeeper? Well this is your lucky day! Our ABA Member at Large, Brandon McKinney, will be presenting an overview of the Master Beekeeping Program.
  • July 9th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    July 9th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    July 9th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Jul 09
    Tallahassee
    Jul 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Jul 09, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    FDACS Honeybee Inspector Jeff Pippin leads tonight's presentation and Q&A about Pest Management for the season.
  • June 11th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    June 11th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    June 11th, 2024 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Jun 11
    Tallahassee
    Jun 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Jun 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Oh Honey its Hot but you still have to work the Bees! Bob Livingston will present on how to keep your bees alive during the summer dearth and protect against pests.
  • May 14, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    May 14, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    May 14, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    Tue, May 14
    Tallahassee
    May 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 200 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    May 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 200 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Dr. Jaime Ellis from the UF-IFAS Honeybee Lab is on deck tonight. Come hear just how exciting honeybeekeeping really is! It's all about pollen, baby.
  • April 9, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    April 9, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    April 9, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Apr 09
    Tallahassee
    Apr 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Apr 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Oh, Honey! The best-tasting honey comes from your own hives. Get ready to pull honey -- or 'rob the bees.' Brandon McKenny, Master Beekeeper -- in Training shares how.
  • March 12, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    March 12, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    March 12, 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Mar 12
    Tallahassee
    Mar 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Mar 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Great! You're a new (or soon to be) beekeeper. So, now what? Tonight's meeting is for you!
  • 2024 Short Course in Learning to Keep Honeybees
    2024 Short Course in Learning to Keep Honeybees
    2024 Short Course in Learning to Keep Honeybees
    Sat, Feb 24
    Crawfordville
    Feb 24, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Crawfordville, 84 Cedar Ave, Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA
    Feb 24, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Crawfordville, 84 Cedar Ave, Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA
    Do Not RSVP here because pre-registration is required. See details in the full listing below to navigate to the Eventbrite link to pay and register. See the description below or visit on the website front page for the link
  • February 13 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    February 13 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    February 13 2024 ABA General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Feb 13
    Tallahassee
    Feb 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Feb 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Two ABA sweethearts will be presenting tonight: Tony Hogg on Raising Queens and Bob Livingston on Swarms and Splits
  • CANCELLED January 9 2024 General Membership Meeting
    CANCELLED January 9 2024 General Membership Meeting
    CANCELLED January 9 2024 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Jan 09
    Tallahassee
    Jan 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jan 10, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Jan 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – Jan 10, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Bee Spring is underway -- that means lots of different things -- even when it is cold. To learn about Queen Rearing from an expert, come to the Jan 9 meeting.
  • Nov 14 General Membership Meeting
    Nov 14 General Membership Meeting
    Nov 14 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Nov 14
    Leon County AgriculturalExtension Office
    Nov 14, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Leon County AgriculturalExtension Office, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Nov 14, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Leon County AgriculturalExtension Office, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Varroa mites -- do they resist certain treatments? What can you do? Also, why not take a leadership position in ABA for 2024 -- find out how.
  • Dr. Amy Vu - Master Beekeeping and the UF/IFAS Lab for October 10, 2023 ABAMeeting
    Dr. Amy Vu - Master Beekeeping and the UF/IFAS Lab for October 10, 2023 ABAMeeting
    Dr. Amy Vu - Master Beekeeping and the UF/IFAS Lab for October 10, 2023 ABAMeeting
    Tue, Oct 10
    Tallahassee
    Oct 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – Oct 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Oct 10, 2023, 6:00 PM – Oct 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Dr. Vu will be giving us an update on the projects they are working on at the lab and will be covering Extension activities and the resources they have for the beekeepers, as well as the status of the beekeeping industry and the stakeholders we work with.
  • Sept 12 ABA General Meeting
    Sept 12 ABA General Meeting
    Sept 12 ABA General Meeting
    Tue, Sep 12
    Tallahassee
    Sep 12, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Sep 12, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    More bees or more honey or both? Be sure you're ready for Fall and pre-planning for Spring
  • June 13 2023 General Membership Meeting
    June 13 2023 General Membership Meeting
    June 13 2023 General Membership Meeting
    Tue, Jun 13
    Tallahassee
    Jun 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    Jun 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Tallahassee, 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
    CHANGE: Our planned speaker will be unable to join us. We'll learn what you need to do after you've harvested your spring flow and how to prepare for a possible fall flow.
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