Susquehanna Beekeepers of NEPA

03/06/2026

Boxes... boxes... we've got boxes!!! Follow the instructions below for a chance to win 125 unassembled commercial deep boxes! If you need a quote for hive equipment, call/text Paige at (530) 727-7726. Best of luck to you!!!

09/15/2025

08/29/2025

Classes start next week!

Learn the basics about Beekeeping!
Walk-ins accepted.
Class #301 Beekeeping: Instructors: Susquehanna Beekeepers Association Members

This is a practical course for people interested in learning about our wonderful honeybees, their social structure within the colony and why they are so very important to us. You will learn the basics of beekeeping, how to take care of a hive and the reason for being a beekeeper. Learn what the benefits are, and what you will need to get started. Our Susquehanna Beekeepers Association (SBA) is here to support you as a new beekeeper.

Four sessions: Two Tuesday evenings, September 2 and 9 at St. Mark’s Parish Hall, Main St. New Milford, starting at 7:00 pm. Two Saturday afternoon hands on field trip days at a local Apiary (dates to be established at the first session) from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. These sessions will reinforce the class work. If needed, a make-up Apiary session will be available.

Location: St. Mark’s Parish Hall, Main St. New Milford.

Fee: $20.00

08/18/2025

08/12/2025

It's fair time again. Come visit the SBA at the Harford Fair. We are all set up with great local honey and bee products. The queen can't wait to meet and greet everyone. Check her out in our observation hive and stay for a demonstration every day at 11, 2 and 5.
Hope to see everyone there.

05/15/2025

FREE WEBINAR

Learn about the current Pennsylvania Bee Law, enacted in 1994, and how it shapes beekeeping practices across the Commonwealth. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the existing law’s provisions, offering clarity on its regulatory framework and practical implications for beekeepers. The session will also highlight proposed updates to the law, giving attendees insight into potential changes that may impact apiary registration, hive inspections, and disease management. Whether you are a seasoned beekeeper or new to the field, this presentation will equip you with valuable knowledge about both the law as it stands and what may be on the horizon.

https://web.cvent.com/event/f4fa1447-0272-40f6-afc9-3a4a5d208899/summary

04/08/2025

Join us for a bus trip and tour called “Van Gogh: Painting with Flowers at the NY Botanic Gardens!
Revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired the Dutch master’s iconic paintings. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, where expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only the world-famous NYBG can deliver. After the group tour, you may wander at will in the 250-acre garden and see the many other gardens and shops. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes for walking, pack a lunch if you wish, or enjoy the options at the gardens or nearby. Outdoor water fountains and bottle refill stations are available. Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Scooters are not available to borrow or rent. The minimum number of passengers needed is 30. Maximum 55. See itinerary for 3 pickup and drop off locations! Bring your friends and family for an enjoyable trip. Hurry! The deadline to register is April 14th. No cancellation refunds after April 14th.
ITINERARY:
7:00 AM Depart Five Mile Point Plaza, Kirkwood, NY
7:30 AM Depart Price Chopper in Montrose
8:30 AM Depart AAA Scranton (941 Viewmont Dr) Comfort stop en route (Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center)
11:00 AM Approximate arrival at the New York Botanical Garden. A guided tour is scheduled for when the group arrives, afterwards FREE TIME to view the remaining gardens and grab an early dinner on your own, either at the Gardens or the surrounding area. 5:00 PM Depart NYC. Comfort stops enroute
7:45 PM Approximate return to AAA Scranton
8:30 PM Approximate return to Price Chopper, Montrose
9:15 PM Approximate return to Kirkwood.
When: Thursday, May 29, 2025 (7 AM, 7:30 AM or 8:30 AM)
Where: List one of the three stops listed in the itinerary on your registration form.
Fee: $155.00 All for the exceptionally low price, which includes the coach bus, entrance fee, tour, and driver’s gratuity!

To register, visit: Montrose Area Adult School at www.montroseadultschool.org. Click the Classes link. Click the Trips & Tours category to see this class. You can print out a registration form under the HOW TO REGISTER section. Then simply mail the form to the Montrose Area Adult School. For more information or help registering, call 570-432-0184 or send an email to [email protected]
The Montrose Area Adult School is a non-profit, independent charitable organization incorporated in 2006 with a volunteer advisory board. It provides a broad array of low-cost opportunities for adults to continue learning in areas of individual interest and new experiences. The adult school believes that learning is life-long, and that it is never too late to develop new talents and skills and to enjoy the benefits of new ideas and perspectives. It promotes and utilizes local resources for various educational opportunities.

03/24/2025

Biggest Honey Bee die off in history!??

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University bee experts are analyzing samples of bees and related material to help identify the cause of unprecedented managed honeybee losses...

03/09/2025

Montrose Area Adult School Class
Are you interested in making your very own homemade mead? Then check out this class.
401 Mead-Making 101 Instructor Dan Schreffler
Mead is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages ever made, as it was consumed as far back as 4,000 years. Interestingly, it was common across ancient cultures around the world including those in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Though like beer, wine, or cider, Mead occupies a beverage category on its own since its primary fermentable sugar is honey. Come join Dan Schreffler, the President/Winemaker of Space-Time Mead &, Cider Works in Dunmore PA as he presents how easy it is for you to get started producing your own mead. The class will run over two sessions, the first one covering fermentation and initial raking/stabilization, making a few three-gallon batches. The second session covers clarification bottling/ kegging. Yes, you will get some mead to take home after the second session! The class will be in the Montrose Library Community room. Small groups will get hands-on experience in each of the easy steps. A great class to attend with your spouse or friend! If you would like, you can purchase a mead-making kit, go right home, and be ready to start making your own. Once registered we will check to see if you would like to purchase the kit. The class limit is 20 students
Two Saturdays, March 15 and March 29, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Community Room, Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose
Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $20.00
To register visit: Montrose Area Adult School at www.montroseadultschool.org. Click the Classes link. Click the Food and Drink category to see the classes. Simply, mail the form to the Montrose Area Adult School. You can print out a registration form under the HOW TO REGISTER section. For more information or help registering call 570-432-0184 or send an email to [email protected]

01/16/2025

Six new FREE upcoming webinars!
France is the first one airing on Feb 6th. Can't watch it live? When you register you get access to the recording also.

Learn beekeeping in Brittany, France—manage honey bees, harvest honey, and more. Perfect for beekeepers, anyone interested in bees, and global agriculture enthusiasts.

01/10/2025

DINNER & A LECTURE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & SCFLOA MEMBERS
The Susquehanna County Forest Landowners Association (SCFLOA) will be holding their annual dinner meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This year's guest presenter will be Craig Benson with a program titled, “Local Susquehanna County Archaeology Hidden In Plain Sight”. Craig is a professional archaeologist who has worked at sites in the US and around the world. He will talk about using a “Collaborative Approach” to discovering and understanding the local prehistoric and historic archaeology of our area. “It’s much more than any of us thought. It’s different and more interesting than what the local history books tell us.”. It should be interesting and thought provoking and the goal would be to promote a discussion with the group.
The dinner and presentation is open to the public and all are welcome.
The event takes place on the Montrose Bible Conference campus at 218 Locust Street, Montrose PA. Doors open at 5pm for pre-dinner socializing with hors d’oeuvres available. A multi-course dinner (main course Ginger Peach Chicken) will be served at 6pm followed by a brief organization meeting. Immediately after the meeting Craig Benson will begin his presentation.
The meal and program fee is $20, with reservations required by Wednesday, January 15, 2025. RSVP to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Make checks payable to ‘SCFLOA’ and mail to 1115 Potter Hill Road, Thompson, PA 18465. For those only interested in the presentation, it is free and will begin at approximately 7pm.

01/10/2025

Creating pollinator friendly hedgerows!!!

Cornell innovation allows growers to use corn seed planting machines to plant strips of milkweed or wildflowers next to their fields.