Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association

12/12/2025

Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association is now accepting registrations for our Saturday March 14, 2026 Beginner Beekeeping Class.

-Sign in: Coffee, donuts and introductions begin at 8:00 am. Class begins at 9:00 am. The class will last till about 5:00 pm.

-Location: Cherry City Honey, 1000 County Road 312, Bellevue, OH 44811

-Cost: $75 per student and $25 for each additional family member. Each class is limited to the first 25 registrations.

Included with the class:
2026 membership to SRVBA
2026 membership to Ohio State Beekeepers Association
Beekeeping presentation and handouts (one per family)
Food & refreshments and give-a ways
Discounted bee hive equipment

-Registration form is required before the class to ensure space for all attendees.

-Please mail the registration form & check made payable to: Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association, c/o Kim Root, 1000 County Road 312, Bellevue, OH 44811.

Please use registration form at:

07/07/2025

Reminder, this event is coming up Saturday July 12th 😊

Join us for Dana Stahlman, The State of Beekeeping in the US and Ohio event - let's chat all things bees and honey!

06/22/2025

Beautiful day at GroveFest!

05/22/2025

Upcoming event sponsored by Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association.

Join us for Dana Stahlman, The State of Beekeeping in the US and Ohio event - let's chat all things bees and honey!

05/07/2025

🚨 “Rolling the Queen” – What Beekeepers Need to Know 🚨

In beekeeping, rolling the queen refers to a situation where the queen bee is accidentally crushed, injured, or killed during hive inspections—usually when frames are removed or replaced without enough care. It often happens if she’s on the edge of a frame or between frames that are pushed together too quickly. 😢👑🐝

Here are a few ways to prevent this from happening:

✅ Inspect frames gently and slowly. Always move them apart before lifting.
✅ Look for the queen early in your inspection and avoid moving her frame unless absolutely necessary.
✅ Use smoke in moderation—too much can cause chaos.
✅ Avoid cold weather inspections—bees cluster tight and she’s harder to spot.
✅ When replacing frames, tilt them slightly to avoid crushing bees on contact.

If you suspect you’ve rolled the queen:
🔍 Watch for signs of queen lessness: no eggs, increased aggression, or emergency queen cells.
👑 If needed, introduce a new queen—carefully and correctly.

💛 Thankfully, I’ve never rolled the queen. When I bought my very first nuc, the beekeeper told me a story about accidentally rolling his queen—and it stuck with me. That one conversation impacted me so much that to this day, I’m extremely cautious whenever I’m working around her. I move slowly, double-check her location, and treat her frame like it’s made of glass.

Have you ever had a close call? Or a lesson that changed the way you care for your bees? I’d love to hear your stories. 🐝👇

02/03/2025

Is tonight’s meeting offered via Zoom?

01/08/2025

Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association is now accepting registrations for our Saturday March 15, 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Class.

-Sign in: Coffee, donuts and introductions begin at 8:00 am. Class begins at 9:00 am. The class will last till about 5:00 pm.

-Location: Cherry City Honey, 1000 County Road 312, Bellevue, OH 44811

-Cost: $75 per student and $25 for each additional family member. Each class is limited to the first 25 registrations.

Included with the class:
2025 membership to SRVBA
2025 membership to Ohio State Beekeepers Association
Beekeeping presentation and handouts (one per family)
Food & refreshments and give-a ways
Discounted bee hive equipment

-Registration form is required before the class to ensure space for all attendees.

-Please mail the registration form & check made payable to: Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association, c/o Kim Root, 1000 County Road 312, Bellevue, OH 44811.

Please use registration form at:

10/29/2024

09/09/2024

Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association still has openings for our November 2, 2024 Beginner Beekeeping Class.

-Sign in: Coffee, donuts and introductions begin at 8:00 am. Class begins at 9:00 am. The class will last till about 5:00 pm.

-Location: Cherry City Honey, 1000 CR 312, Bellevue, OH 44811

-Cost: $75 per student and $25 for each additional family member. Each class is limited to the first 12 attendees.

-Registration form is required. Please mail the registration form & a check made payable to: Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association, c/o Kim Root, 1000 CR 312, Bellevue, OH 44811.

Included with the class:
2025 membership to SRVBA
2025 membership to Ohio State Beekeepers Association
Beekeeping presentation and handouts (one per family)
Food & refreshments and give-a ways
Discounted bee hive equipment

Registration forms at:

September Workshop -Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 10am Winterization Workshop– Cherry City Honey Farms, 1000 CR 312, Bellevue, OH 44811

08/22/2024

Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers 🐝 setup at Sandusky County Fair. Stop by our table and visit. 😊

07/25/2024

Seneca County Fair this week. We’re in the Old Merchants Building. Stop by when you’re here! 😊

07/18/2024

Ottawa County Fair this week. Stop by our table in the grey and black barn. 😊