Linn Benton Beekeepers Association

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Welcome to LBBA

 

Meeting Location

We meet in the gym at the Corvallis Waldorf School at the intersection of Conifer Blvd and Hwy 20.  The address is 3855 NE Hwy 20.  Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Times are 6:30-8:30.   See you there!!

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:

-Free use of the club’s extraction equipment

-Use of our book and DVD library

-Discount to Bee School

-Inclusion on Swarm List

-Discount to American Bee Journal magazine

May 2020 Zoom Meeting

Dr. Ramesh Sagili from the OSU Honey Bee Lab was kind enough to record his talk on projects that are taking place at the bee lab. He also has included information on the Asian Giant Hornet.

Use this link to watch the video: Dr. Ramesh Sagili Talk

This is our first attempt at posting a Zoom meeting. We will try to record future meetings and possibly host a live one soon.

Bee School – 2020

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 (1 day class) 8:30am – 2:00pm

For beginning beekeepers, bee biology, hive equipment, how to get bees, managing the hive, and more. Must be a member of LBBA, otherwise the course costs $25 (the cost of an annual LBBA membership). A book on beginning beekeeping is included in the course.

Monthly Meetings

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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

Scheduled Speakers

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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

COST: Free

Email us with questions: Contact Us

2020

DATESPEAKERSUBJECT
January 15Andony MelathopoulosObstacles to building pollinator habitat in Western Oregon
February 19PanelSpring beekeeping
March 7LBBA Bee SchoolBeginning Beekeeping
March 18CANCELEDDue to the spread of the corona virus
April 15Dan ScollardYellow Jackets
May 20Ramesh SagiliOSU research update
June 19No Monthly Meeting - Sign up for our Field DayTBD
June ??Field DayLBBA/LCBA Field Day
July 15TBDTBD
August 19TBDTBD
September 16Carolyn BreeceBee Diseases
October 21TBDTBD
November 18TBDTBD
December 16No MeetingEnjoy the holidays and see you in 2021!

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.