Black Swamp Beekeepers Association

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Black Swamp Beekeepers Association Supporting beekeepers in Defiance, Williams, Henry, and Paulding Counties. We are an affiliate organization under the Ohio State Beekeepers Association.

Our programs are science & education-based. Our meetings (February thru November) are on the 1st Monday of each month, at 7pm, at the Defiance City Building, 631 Perry Street, Defiance. You are welcome to join our club and learn more about the beekeeping world.

Bring your unmarked/unlabeled honey to share and vote on. This Monday, October 5, at 7:00 pm at 631 Perry Street, Defian...
10/03/2026

Bring your unmarked/unlabeled honey to share and vote on. This Monday, October 5, at 7:00 pm at 631 Perry Street, Defiance City Building. See you there...

A few Youth Scholarship students will be joining us too...

09/06/2026

Due to Labor Day weekend, our next meeting will be Monday October 5th, at 7:00pm. Newsletter will follow up with details. If you would like to receive our newsletter, please comment below 👇.

The August 3rd - BSBA meeting has been canceled. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 7th, 7:00 pm, 631 Perry Stre...
08/02/2026

The August 3rd - BSBA meeting has been canceled. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 7th, 7:00 pm, 631 Perry Street, Defiance. We will have a honey tasting contest and a presentation all about different tasting honeys and added-value hive products.

BSBA April Meeting ~ Bring your 5-minute gadget corner items or props to share your best management practices. Tonight w...
04/06/2026

BSBA April Meeting ~ Bring your 5-minute gadget corner items or props to share your best management practices.

Tonight we will be sharing best management practices, new books & reviews, 2026 beginner internship, and 5-minute gadget corner for those attending who would like to share. Join us through Zoom too (link below).
Jamie Walters is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: BSBA April Meeting
Time: Apr 6, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8244710729?omn=88125165098
Meeting ID: 824 471 0729

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/88125165098/invitations?signature=4-03EBHNGotKejrCLTa_syXC-45lzc1T-iMTjXuBKys

Saturday, March 28th BSBA 1-day Beginner Class: We are cancelling the Saturday class, due to a very small amount of inte...
03/27/2026

Saturday, March 28th BSBA 1-day Beginner Class: We are cancelling the Saturday class, due to a very small amount of interest. Anyone wanting to attend the BSBA April, Monday, 6th meeting, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512. We will have the beginner books for $30 and will offer the online beginner class if they would like. If anyone has questions, please give me a text/call (419.438.7335). Thank you.

The Black Swamp Beekeepers Association is hosting a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM – 5:0...
03/07/2026

The Black Swamp Beekeepers Association is hosting a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Defiance County Extension Office (6879 Evansport Rd., Defiance, OH).
This one-day class will cover the basics of getting started in beekeeping, including equipment, hive setup, pests and diseases, honey extraction, and seasonal hive care. The $75 registration fee includes the Bee-Sentials Field Guide and a 1-year OSBA membership. Registration deadline is March 15.
Scholarships are available. Email [email protected] to request a scholarship application.
Whether you're just curious about bees or ready to start your own hive, this is a great opportunity to learn from local beekeepers! 🐝🌼

Monday, March 2nd, 2026 - BSBA Meeting starting, 631 Perry Street, 7:00pmQ&A Session, Round Table, Hand-Outs, 5-min Gadg...
03/02/2026

Monday, March 2nd, 2026 - BSBA Meeting starting, 631 Perry Street, 7:00pm
Q&A Session, Round Table, Hand-Outs, 5-min Gadget Corner, w/ Subway n chips for treat...

2026 Kick-Off - BSBA Meeting - Monday, February 2 at 7:00 pm - 631 Perry Street, Defiance. Guest speaker, newsletter, up...
01/27/2026

2026 Kick-Off - BSBA Meeting - Monday, February 2 at 7:00 pm - 631 Perry Street, Defiance. Guest speaker, newsletter, updates, information, and registration for a 1-day beginner class.

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Defiance, OH
43512

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(419) 438-7335

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