Fellow Beeks,We hope you can join us for another educational presentation May 6th at Pine Jog.  Guest Speaker is Linda Tillman as In-House Virtual ZoomBio: Linda Tillman is a retired clinical psychologist, beekeeper, bread baker, quilter, and grandmother to four great kids. She keeps bees in her backyard and in community gardens. Linda is a Master Beekeeper, past president of the Georgia Beekeepers Association and was named the 2020 Georgia Beekeeper of the Year. She has kept a blog about her…See More

Bring your family and join the Palm Beach County Beekeepers at Okeeheelee Park for another PBC Beeks fun event. The Pavilion name we have rented is the  Alligator Pavilion.We will fire up grill at Noon and should bee...cooking and eating around 1:00 PM.  Setup won't be much but come early to help, chat and have fun. Don't forget to bring your favorite dish on Saturday May 7th.  Leave a comment below on what you plan to bring.  The club will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, etc with fixings.  The…See More

Please come and join us for some fun at the South Florida Science Center April 2nd 2022.  We will bee.. there to help educate the public about the importance of honey bees and other pollinators.  We will have honey tasting and honey for sale for the lucky attendees of this event..  This is a beautiful place to visit.  Come join us and create a honey bee buzz in PBC.Note setup starts at 9 AM  doors open at 10.  We will need volunteers, please comment below if you would like to help.  Thank you. See More

We will be manning the PBCBKA booth at the Rare Fruit Council's plant sale.  The event is from 9 am to 2 pm. It will be in the Agriplex building this yearSetup starts at 8 AMAny members of the PBCBKA who want to assist us in education and honey sales are welcome.Thank you for your volunteerism ! See More

For over 20 years, Jennifer Berry has been the Apicultural Research Professional and Lab Manager for the University of Georgia Honey Bee Program. Her research objectives have focused on queen breeding, improving honey bee health, IPM techniques for varroa and small hive beetle control, sub-lethal effects of pesticides on bees and beneficial insects, weeds for bees, and what best to plant in non-traditional horticultural landscapes to enhance pollinator populations and diversity. Jennifer’s…See More

Bee College Topic:Mood Food BroodBo Sterk:Sterk has been promoting and teaching beekeeping in the Caribbean for 16 years. He was named “Volunteer of the Year" by FAVACA in 2007 and "Advanced Beekeeper of the Year" in 2011 by the UF Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab. Sterk is a Master Craftsman Beekeeper, Past Board member of FSBA, President of the St. Johns County Florida Beekeepers Association for 10 years as well Founder of Bees Beyond Borders. His work with…See More

Master Beekeeper, Marlin Athearn has been in the beekeeping business for over 15 years in New Smyrna Beach. What started out as a fun hobby has turned into something much more. Their hive colonies are located at their home in Corbin Park and in several out yards at the north and west side of New Smyrna Beach. Marlin studied under the University of Florida Honeybee Extension Lab program and has earned the title of Master Beekeeper in that program. He is currently the Vice President of The…See More

Bio:Dr. James E. Tew is an Emeritus Faculty member at The Ohio State University.  Jim is also retired from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.  During his forty-eight years of bee work, Jim has taught classes, provided extension services, and conducted research on honey bees and honey bee behavior.  He contributes monthly articles to national beekeeping publications and has written: Beekeeping Principles, Wisdom for Beekeepers, The Beekeeper’s Problem Solver, and Backyard Beekeeping.  He…See More

Tucka's bio: "Bzz! I run about 300 colonies in Upstate NY and South Florida. My business, Tucka Bee LLC, sprung from 100 swarm traps in the south. My primary mentors are Mike Palmer in upstate Vermont and Sam Comfort, creator of the Comfort Hive. I raise about 500-1000 queens per year and also produce a bit of honey and wax. I enjoy standing in swarms, swimming in rivers, and long days queen-catching while my pup lounges in the sun. It's a pirate's life with bees! Zzb.topic: QUEEN TALK!!cell…See More