Holland Area Beekeepers Association

Holland Area Beekeepers Association Educating and encouraging West Michigan Beekeepers. A Michigan chartered nonprofit organization.

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The Holland Area Beekeepers Association began in the 1950's as an opportunity for local beekeepers to meet and share ideas. We strive to carry on their endeavor as we continue to meet and share resources to educate and encourage all those who love the honeybee. Holland Area Beekeepers Association Mission Statement:

Encourage and embolden beekeepers and help to establish first-time b

eekeepers in the success of their efforts. Promote fraternity among local members and beekeepers universally. Afford a forum for the exchange of ideas, guidance and mutual support in the keeping of Apis mellifara, the honey bee. Assist in the education of the community relating to apiculture, its benefits, and necessity. Become a resource for materials, equipment, knowledge, marketing, and local patronage of beekeeping products.

04/07/2026

Join Michigan State University Extension for its series of Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinars! Beekeepers in Mich...
04/06/2026

Join Michigan State University Extension for its series of Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours Webinars!

Beekeepers in Michigan can ask questions about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by joining monthly webinars April through September 2026. In each webinar, the MSU apiculture team will focus time on answering beekeeping questions. Participants can submit questions during the webinar through Zoom’s Q&A feature.

To watch webinar recordings, visit the MSU Extension page of beekeeping and pollinator videos and Michigan State University Beekeeping YouTube channel.

Beekeepers in Michigan can ask questions about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by joining monthly webinars April through September 2026.

MSU worked hard to host this conference. Don't miss this chance to take advantage of it being so close to home!!
04/06/2026

MSU worked hard to host this conference.
Don't miss this chance to take advantage of it being so close to home!!

Here are a few snapshots showing just a snippet of the buzz at HABA's 2026 Bee School. Thank you to all our amazing atte...
02/23/2026

Here are a few snapshots showing just a snippet of the buzz at HABA's 2026 Bee School. Thank you to all our amazing attendees!! The percentage of new beekeepers in attendance was amazing and SO exciting!! A huge thank you to all our contributors, volunteers, vendors, and presenters! Together we did it - again!!!

02/01/2026

After this discovery, there is not much hope for this colony's survival.

⏰ Register NOW to include lunch with your registration!
01/26/2026

⏰ Register NOW to include lunch with your registration!

HABA Past President Rick Arnold filled in on WHTC radio for Don Lam following the passing of his son the day before. Don...
01/26/2026

HABA Past President Rick Arnold filled in on WHTC radio for Don Lam following the passing of his son the day before. Don has done this 30-minute segment on beekeeping annually for many years, promoting our Bee School and beekeeping in general. Thank you, Rick, for stepping in for Don on behalf of HABA.

Rick Arnold, past president of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association, talked about being a beekeeper, the situation involving honeybees, and the upcoming Bee Keepers School during a Jan. 21, 2026 appearance.

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Howard Miller Community Center, 14 S Church Street
Zeeland, MI
49464

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