MSBA Meetings are Free and the Public is Welcome
The MSBA holds two types of meetings, board meetings for elected officers which members are welcome to attend and contribute comments, and general membership meetings featuring presentations by leading beekeepers, scientists, educators, and leaders in the field.
We hold general meetings on Saturdays in February, June, and November of each year. MSBA meetings last a full day, include nationally-known and local speakers, and generally start with refreshments at 8:30 AM and last until 4 PM. Board meetings occur one month in advance of general meetings, and are scheduled for two hours.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2026 February 14 MEETING
AUDIO RECORDING of meeting, and TROPI SLIDES AVAILABLE! QUEEN REARING! MSBA assembled an elite panel of experts to guide us through key components to successfully raise our own queens!
...2026 Queen Rearing CLASS
Enrollment opens April 3. Class is May 2. An all-day queen rearing class opportunity. You will learn queen and drone biology, the importance of timing for raising your own queens, various queen rearing methods, queen evaluations, resources needed and how to be successful in rearing your own stock. This class will include hands on grafting practice.
...LAMAS BEE LAB
NEW BEE LAB needs our support!
MSBA is raising funds to launch the Lamas Bee Lab.
Zac Lamas is creating ...
2026 June 13 MEETING
DEWEY CARON! - World renowned bee expert IN PERSON! Plus a line up of great bee talks. AND come celebrate the 50th anniversary of MD's Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers
...Announcements!
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...RECORDINGS of Past Meetings
2025 November 15 MEETING
2025 Varroa Management Survey
2025 June 7 MEETING
2025 Feb 28 Project Apis m Webinar
