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

-Mentor Program*

-Use of our book and DVD library

-Discount to Bee School

-Inclusion on Swarm List

-Discount to American Bee Journal magazine

*Mentor program requires that you have been through a bee school to learn the basics of keeping bees.

November 14th Meeting

This months speaker is Dr. Dewey Caron.

The subject of his talk is “What Are Your Bees Saying?”.

Next time you open your hive, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s happening in your hive.

 

Remember, we are NOT having a meeting the 3rd Wednesday of November because of Thanksgiving.  Also, no meeting in December.  Our next meeting will be in January on Wednesday the 16th. 

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

2018

DATESPEAKERSUBJECT
January 17Amber Reese, Mike Rodia & Art MartinakTo Bee or Not to Bee - What to know if you are thinking about taking up beekeeping
February 21Dillon BlankenshipBeekeeping Practices Around the World
February 24Shonnard's/LBBA Bee School
March 3BEEeventLinn County Expo Center
March 21Darren Morgan - Shonnard'sEconomical Ornamentals for Bee Forage
April 18Andony MelathopoulosDoing the Multiplication: Expanding Your Apiary
May 16Dewey CaronWhat Successful Beekeepers Know About Disease & Pest ID & Control
June 9Field DayLBBA Field Day at OSU Apiary
June 20No MeetingReplaced with Field Day
June 23Public EventCorvallis Farmers Market
July 18Ellen TopitzhoferVarroa Treatments
August 15Priya ChakrabartiRole of Phytosterols in Honey Bee Nutrition
September 19Michael BurgettAsia Apis - The Other Honey Bees
October 17Ramesh SagiliOSU Honey Bee Lab Research Projects
November 14Dr. Dewey Caron"What Are Your Bees Saying?"
November 21Moved to November 14thBecause of Thanksgiving, the meeting will be November 14th.
December 19No MeetingEnjoy the holidays and see you in 2019!

 

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.

Honey Extractor Reservations

HoneyextractionOne of the benefits of being a paid club member is the use of our honey extraction equipment.

We currently have 2 kits available for your use.  If you would like to reserve a kit please contact one of the following club members by phone or email to check on availability.

Suzi M.    541-967-9607 or email
Everett K.   541-928-5259 or  email