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Linn Benton Beekeepers Association
Local Learning, Support & Fun
We are now accepting PayPal for payments when paying for your LBBA membership. It’s quick, easy and secure!
Join or Renew now on our membership page.
We are back to meeting at the Corvallis Waldorf School.
The address is: 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis.
Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Times are 6:30-8:30. See you there!! (There will be no Zoom option for meetings)
Our goal is to provide an association of local beekeepers where we can learn, share and have fun. We have both local and national speakers at our monthly meetings providing you with current and relevant subjects to help you with your bees.
LBBA also provides outreach to the community by providing educational speakers, swarm removal and public exhibits.
Anyone is welcome at our meetings, we encourage you to become a paid member, but it is not required. We just want you to learn about bees! But….the benefits of joining include:
Carolyn Breece and Ellen Topitzhofer from the OSU Honey Bee Lab created these helpful videos for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.
Click here: OSU Training Videos
WHAT: Gathering of beekeepers from Linn and Benton Counties to hear presentations by experts and local beekeepers and share information on various beekeeping topics
WHEN: 6:30 pm on the Third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
COST: Free
Email us with questions: Contact Us
LBBA schedules speakers with timely topics to help you in your beekeeping endeavors. Our speakers are all volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge to help you be successful. Please be sure to thank them for taking the time to share with us.
WHAT: Gathering of beekeepers from Linn and Benton Counties to hear presentations by experts and local beekeepers and share information on various beekeeping topics
WHEN: 6:30 pm on the Third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
COST: Free
Email us with questions: Contact Us
DATE | SPEAKER | SUBJECT |
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January 31 | Everett Kaser, Wes Dickerman, Dave Matis | Winter Care |
February 21 | No Monthly Meeting | Bee School being held in place of regular monthly meeting. |
February 24 | LBBA Bee School | Beginning Beekeeping - Waldorf School |
March 20 | Tad Buford | Hive examination and nuc making. |
April 17 | Dewey Caron | What Is Your Plan? (mid April to mid May bee care) |
May 15 | Eric McEwen | Natural Nest Beekeeping |
June 19 | No Meeting | Meeting replaced with Field Dy on June 23rd. Registration required due to limited space. |
June 23 (Sunday) | Field Day at OSU Apiary | 2024 Field Day |
July 17 | TBD | TBD |
August 21 | Andony Melathopoulos | TBD |
September 18 | Camille Dill (Shonnard's Beekeeping Dept.) | Planting for Pollinators |
October 16 | TBD | TBD |
November 20 | TBD | TBD |
December 18 | No Meeting | Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2025! |
For a list of our 2015 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2016 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2017 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2018 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2019 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2020 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2021 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2022 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2023 speakers go HERE.