Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association

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Join us on Tuesday, Aug 11th for our monthly meeting to learn about the Magic of Pheromones, from our very own John Guth...
08/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday, Aug 11th for our monthly meeting to learn about the Magic of Pheromones, from our very own John Guthrie.

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th to learn how to wax your frames.
07/12/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th to learn how to wax your frames.

06/06/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 9th for an evening of learning, fellowship, and all things honey.

Event Details

📅 Tuesday, June 9th
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St.
Kaufman, TX 75142

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

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FINAL NEW BEEKEEPER CLASS

Instructor: Troy Hill

Our fourth and final New Beekeeper class will focus on two exciting topics:
🐝 Expanding Your Hive
🍯 Honey Extraction

MONTHLY MEETING FEATURED SPEAKER

🎤 Kim Townsend

Topic: Honey Production

06/06/2026

As our club continues to grow, we're looking for ways to better support our members and connect beekeepers with valuable resources and opportunities.

To help us plan for 2027 and beyond, we've created a short survey to learn more about:
• Your beekeeping experience
• Hive growth plans
• Honey extraction needs
• Potential apiary locations
• Ag exemption opportunities
• Interest in managing hives on additional properties

📋 Take the survey here:

https://forms.gle/pm3KK64KdHEcZdto8

Your responses will help us identify ways the club can better support local beekeepers, facilitate connections between members, and develop future educational programs and services.

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your feedback will be invaluable as we plan for the future.

Kaufman Homestead Day is right around the corner and we are participating again this year... We are looking for voluntee...
05/12/2026

Kaufman Homestead Day is right around the corner and we are participating again this year... We are looking for volunteers to staff our booth.

Please reach out to Andrea Freeman if you are able to help.

05/09/2026

NOTE: Meeting Cancelled today (May 12th), due to power failure at the church. Our regular scheduled meetings will resume in June.

🐝 MAY 12th – BEEKEEPERS, DON’T MISS THIS ONE! 🐝

Join us for an evening packed with learning, live demos, and all things bees!

📅 Tuesday, May 12
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎓 FINAL NEW BEEKEEPER CLASS ( #4)
Topics:
🐝 Expanding Your Hive
🍯 Honey Harvesting

🎤 MONTHLY MEETING SPEAKER: Don Pechal

Topic: Types of Frames, Waxing Frames & LIVE Demonstration

Learn about different hive frames, waxing techniques, and see a hands-on live demo to help improve your beekeeping skills.

Whether you’re brand new to beekeeping or a seasoned beek, there’s something for everyone!

Bring a friend and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

04/11/2026

🐝 APRIL MEETING – NATURAL VARROA CONTROL? 🌿 🐝

Struggling with varroa mites? You won’t want to miss this one.

Join us for our April 14th Kaufman Area Beekeepers Meeting featuring a special guest expert on essential oils for varroa mite management.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎤 Guest Speaker: Gene Cushion

🌿 Topic: Using Essential Oils for Varroa Mite Management

Varroa mites are one of the biggest threats to honey bee colonies worldwide — but there are natural, alternative approaches worth exploring. Gene will share practical insights on using essential oils as part of your mite management strategy, including what works, what to watch for, and how to apply them effectively.

👉 Whether you're treatment-free, treatment-light, or just curious — this is a must-attend session.

Bring your questions, bring a friend, and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

04/10/2026

Ready to level up your beekeeping knowledge? Join us for Class 3 where we dig deeper into hive dynamics and real-world challenges every beekeeper faces.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
🕠 5:30 – 6:20 PM

✨ What You’ll Learn:

👑 Queen & Drone Deep Dive
• Queen bee life cycle
• Role of drone bees

⚠️ Common Hive Problems & Solutions
• No stored honey or nectar
• Mean hive behavior
• Laying workers
• Missing queen or queen cells

🐛 Pests & Pest Control
• Varroa mites
• Hive beetles
• Wax moths
• Ants

Whether you're just getting started or already have bees, this class will help you understand what’s happening inside your hive—and how to fix it.

🐝 Stick around after for the 6:30 PM club meeting to keep learning and connect with fellow beekeepers!

Bring a friend and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🍯🐝

03/09/2026

🐝 FREE BEES? YES, REALLY! 🐝

Swarm season is here! Come learn how to spot, catch, and safely relocate honey bee swarms** — and maybe add some free bees to your apiary.

📅 Tuesday, March 10
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎤 Speaker: Don Pechal (KABA Club Member)
Topic: Deep Dive into Swarms

Perfect for new and experienced beekeepers alike. Swarms are one of the best ways to grow your hive — and save some money!

Bring a friend and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

Address

208 S. Houston Street
Kaufman, TX
75142

Telephone

+12146868585

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