Limestone County Beekeepers Association - Legacy Page

05/22/2026

Tune in for the next At Home Beekeeping Series session Tuesday, May 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT.

Hosted by Alabama Extension’s beekeeping team, this free, virtual series offers practical insights, expert guidance, and a live Q&A to support beekeepers at every level. This session will feature Alexander McMenamin with the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, who will share an overview of honey bee viruses and current research efforts to address them.

Learn more and register at https://www.aces.edu/go/2820.

Don’t miss it. Buzz in and learn something new!

04/29/2026

Find yourself needing a little extra boost to finish your workout? Look no further than your pantry! 🍯

Consuming carbohydrates, such as honey, during a workout helps your muscles stay nourished longer and delays fatigue, versus not using any aid or supplement. Next time you reach for a simple bottle of water, add some honey to it – it might give you that much-needed athletic boost!

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

04/02/2026

We resume our queen rearing workshops in (mostly) new locations in 2026.

April 4, 2026 in Dothan: https://www.aces.edu/go/qwD
April 11, 2026 in Mobile: https://www.aces.edu/go/qwM
April 18, 2026 in Birmingham: https://www.aces.edu/go/qwB
May 2, 2026 in Huntsville https://www.aces.edu/go/qwH

03/21/2026

Have kids interested in the bees in your garden? Foster their passion with our honey bee-inspired activity sheets! Made for kids grades 2-4, our handy activity sheets are designed to teach kids about bees, honey, and just how important they are to our planet.

Covering everything from beehives and pollination to how honey is made and bee sustainability, each sheet is available for download to print at home and features a fun activity kids and parents can do together at home or in school. Find them here: https://buff.ly/g30DCwq

📸 : Vitaly Gariev via Unsplash

03/09/2026

Did you know not all bees live in hives? Researchers at the Auburn University Bee Center are studying how different bee species interact, nest, and reproduce to better understand the complex social lives of these important pollinators.

Read the full article here: https://www.aces.edu/go/6030.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

It's and in honor of the first food source for our honey bees, we're celebrating with a glass of our Toasted Almond & Honey Cold Brew Frappuccino! Get the recipe and join us in raising a glass: https://buff.ly/oGUbbZx