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Connecticut Beekeepers Association

At Connecticut Beekeepers Association, our purpose is to increase public awareness of the importance of honey bees for Connecticut agriculture and the environment. We are here to foster strong bonds among beekeepers and to promote the education and the advancement of the scientific knowledge of beekeeping and its related activities for the benefit of beekeepers and our communities. Our goal is to provide a common forum for the beekeepers of Connecticut to come together to share information and ideas.

connecticut beekeepers assocation

Serving Connecticut Beekeepers Since 1891

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Resources

Learn how to become a better beekeeper...

Community

Share your experiences and grow together...

Workshops

Get hands-on and learn at the CBA Bee Yard...

Mentorship

Get help along your beekeeping journey...

Education

Help further beekeeping education in our state...

Add your voice to the group and get help along your beekeeping journey.

  • 30$
    Every year
    Renews yearly. Cancel anytime.
     
Winter Cluster Meetup & Honey Exchange
Winter Cluster Meetup & Honey Exchange
0 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Let’s kick off the 2025 Beekeeping season with a bit of fun & socializing - Free for CBA members, please sign in to RSVP.
Feb 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Carriage House, Edgerton Park,
141 Edgehill Rd, Hamden, CT 06517, USA

Attend Bee School Online

Learn the essential skills necessary to becoming a great beekeeper! Held in January each year, and covering fundamental topics in Connecticut Beekeeping, this intensive 4-day workshop immerses you in the concepts needed for beekeeping success.

Bee Talks
Bee Talks
Multiple Dates
7 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Have a question? Engage with knowledgeable & experienced beekeepers for answers on beekeeping issues.
When
Apr 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Where
via ZOOM
Bee School
Bee School
0 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Jan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Online
1 Ticket / 4 Sessions 10AM - 12PM Jan 11 • Jan 18 • Jan 25 • Feb 1

Topics Include:

Beekeeping Terminology and Basic Equipment

The Colony and Its Organization

Getting Started with a Packet of Bees

Colony Management

Suburban Area Hive Management

Seasonal Hive Management

Fall and Winter Preparations

Bee Diseases and Colony Registration

Are you new to beekeeping?

Get started on the right track. From terminology to setup and organization of your first hive to coverage of diseases that affect bees and honey production here in the Northeast, our Bee School sessions offer instruction and guidance from knowledgeable beekeepers and experienced professionals.


Already an experienced beekeeper?

Learn more about winterizing your colony or fighting disease, discuss the latest techniques and get advice from local professionals, swap stories, and elevate your beekeeping knowledge. Join CBA and sign in to use your membership discount.

Catch Special Guest Speakers

Enhance your beekeeping skills and expand your knowledge about beekeeping! We invite Guest Speakers from across a wide variety of backgrounds and experience to provide members with an enhancement of practical beekeeping knowledge as well as an introduction to new topics and subjects pertaining to bees and the environment. 

Bring Your Questions to Bee Talks

Discuss beekeeping with experienced pros! Held online the second Thursday of each month, this group is your opportunity to engage with knowledgeable and experienced beekeepers to get answers to issues of concern in your beekeeping.

  • Bee Talks
    Bee Talks
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 10
    via ZOOM
    Apr 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    via ZOOM
    Have a question? Engage with knowledgeable & experienced beekeepers for answers on beekeeping issues.

CBA offers beekeeping workshops from March through September at our Boulder Knoll Bee Yard in Cheshire, Connecticut. These workshops focus on best management practices for keeping healthy and productive colonies throughout the seasons. We offer learning experiences for Langstroth and top bar hive beekeepers. 

  • Varroa Management, Swarm Signs, and Top Bar Hive Inspection Workshop
    Varroa Management, Swarm Signs, and Top Bar Hive Inspection Workshop
    Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    In this workshop, we'll be checking hives for reproductive swarms, and varroa. We'll also demonstrate top bar hive and Langstroth hives.
  • Supering, Nucleus Hives, and Swarm Management Workshop
    Supering, Nucleus Hives, and Swarm Management Workshop
    May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    This workshop will focus on supering Langstroth hives for honey production, using nucleus hives, and swarm Management
  • Early Summer Hive Inspection
    Early Summer Hive Inspection
    Sat, Jun 21
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard
    Jun 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    This inspection will look for Small Hive Beetles and evaluated the queen & hive populations. We’ll do an alcohol wash for varroa and check honey stores.
  • Single Brood Box Inspection & Varroa Treatment
    Single Brood Box Inspection & Varroa Treatment
    Sat, Jul 19
    Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    In this workshop we’ll do a varroa count, discuss treatment options, and perform a single brood box inspection.
  • Late Summer Inspection and Fall Preparation
    Late Summer Inspection and Fall Preparation
    Sat, Aug 16
    Aug 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    In this workshop, we’ll evaluate a colony’s stores, observe what’s occurring with brood rearing, and check for varroa.
  • Varroa Counts and Honey Stores Evaluation
    Varroa Counts and Honey Stores Evaluation
    Sat, Sep 13
    Sep 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    In this workshop, we’ll consider colony size, determine if the honey stores are sufficient, and, if not, how to feed to increase stores.
  • Winterization Workshop
    Winterization Workshop
    Sat, Oct 18
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard
    Oct 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Boulder Knoll Bee Yard, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    In this workshop, we’ll focus on overwintering colonies in an insulated hive body.

Youth Workshops

  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, May 11
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    May 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.
  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, Jun 08
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    Jun 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.
  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, Jul 27
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    Jul 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.
  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, Aug 24
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    Aug 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.
  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, Sep 21
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.
  • Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Youth Beekeeping Workshop
    Sun, Oct 19
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm
    Oct 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Boulder Knoll Community Farm, 875 Boulder Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
    These kid-centered workshops are designed for ages 6-13 to learn more about beekeeping and get a chance to work with hives at our bee yard.

Browse Beekeeping Resources

We post important info regarding beekeeping in Connecticut, including Hive Registration links, State Regulations, Honey Extractor Rental Program, Bloom Calendar, and how to identify common bee problems.

Watch Beekeeping Videos

Catch Bee Talks, Workshops, and more at our YouTube channel. To watch more videos, including Special Guest events, please become a member of CBA.

Connecticut Beekeepers Association promotes and supports all beekeepers and their local organizations. Our goal is to provide a common forum for the beekeepers of Connecticut to come together to share information and ideas.

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