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• SJBA Basics of Beekeeping (Fall)

  • When
    September 05, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Camden County Sustainability Center, 508 Lakeland Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012 or via Zoom
  • Registered
    27 registrants

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  Basics of Beekeeping
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  South Jersey Beekeepers Association
  

  “Basics of Beekeeping” is a beginning beekeeping course presented by the South Jersey Beekeepers Association (SJBA), a branch of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association. The dates for the Fall course are; Saturday Sept 5 and 19 and October 10, 2026. The live classes run from 8:30AM to 12:30PM at the Camden County Sustainability Complex (508 Lakeland Rd, Blackwood), as well as available online via Zoom.

  The core curriculum is suitable for adults and children 12 and older who are new to beekeeping. It provides the basic information you will need to get started in honeybees and qualifies for the education requirements for new beekeepers under New Jersey beekeeping regulations (§2:24-3.1(c)6).

  The textbook The Beekeeper’s Handbook, 5^th edition by Sammartaro and Avitabile and electronic handouts are included in the registration fee. The cost is $125 per student.

  Rob Dietrich, SJBA Education Chair, is the lead instructor for this course. Rob has been keeping bees since 2014 and has been a sideliner beekeeper since 2019. Contact: sjbaeducation@gmail.comBottom of Form

  Important: Students must attend at least four of the six classes and must attend Class 4 to receive a Certificate of Completion.

  Class 1	9/5/2026	Becoming a Beekeeper; NJ Regulations, Honey Bee Biology
  Class 2	9/5/2026	Hive Components, Tools, Protective Gear, Getting Bees
  Class 3	9/19/2026	Setting Up an Apiary, Feeding
  Class 4	9/19/2026	Pests and Diseases of Honey Bees Note: Mandatory Class
  Class 5	10/10/2026	1st year and 2nd year Colony Management
  Class 6	10/10/2026	Harvesting Honey and products of the hive

                           

  Along with the classes, field days will be held in the afternoon after each class in a local apiary, time and weather permitting. During the field day, hives will be opened to show eggs, larvae, pupae, workers, drones, queen (maybe), brood pattern, how to light and use a smoker, and how to use a hive tool. Attendance at one field day is required to receive a certificate. There is an option to attend a field day with any of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association branches that must be validated by one of the local branch officers.

  Scholarships:
  The New Jersey Beekeepers Association (NJBA) offers scholarships for students aged 12 to 21, click here for more info. 
  
  SJBA offers two scholarships for students aged 12 to 21, first responders, veterans and active duty military. Contact the SJBA Scholarship Committee via email at sjbaeducation@gmail.com for more information and to request an application form.

  The registration deadline is Saturday, August 31, 2026. Payment must be received by this date to allow time for the textbooks to be mailed and delivered before the first class.

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• Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping

  • When
    September 12, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hunterdon County Complex, Route 12, (Building #1), Flemington, NJ 08822
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    32 registrants

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  Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping

  Basic Beekeeping is a complete three-day course in beekeeping to be held September 12 and 19, 2026 from 8:30am-4:00pm with a Field Day following on a date TBD. It is offered by the Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association and overseen by Cornell Certified Master Beekeeper Jean Miller. Class materials are based on the curriculum developed by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Landi Simone. Successful completion of this class fulfills the legal education requirement to keep bees in NJ.

  Class size is limited to 40 students.
  NJBA scholarship is available. Click for details.
  Attendees must be 14 years or older.

  Classroom topics covered on Days 1 and 2 include:
  

  • Honey Bee Biology
  • Beekeeping Equipment
  • Getting Started with Bees
  • Keeping Bees in Populated Areas
  • Bee Plants
  • Seasonal Management
  • Honey Bee Pests and Diseases
  • Harvesting Your Honey Crop
  • Queens, Queen Problems, & Re-Queening

  Day 3, Field Day, takes place in at the club’s apiary located near (but not exactly at) 70 Valley Crest Road, Lebanon, NJ. The coordinates for the apiary are 40°37'13.3"N 74°52'15.5"W., and provides students with an introduction to working with the bees. Students will have the experience of opening and inspecting a beehive themselves and obtain hands-on lessons in recognizing the various components of a hive and colony as well as inspection basics such as smoker lighting, protective gear, and correct use of the hive tool.

  A continental breakfast and afternoon snack is included in both days of classroom instruction. Students should bring a bagged lunch or plan on eating lunch at various area restaurants. Students will have access to all slides presented during class as well as supplementary class materials. Students will also be able to purchase equipment at class and be given resources for purchasing bees for installation the following spring.

  Jean Miller is a Cornell Certified Master Beekeeper and a Rutgers Certified Master Gardener. Prior to motherhood she was an engineer in the food industry. She also was a substitute teacher for 20 years in the Flemington area and has been keeping bees for about a decade. Additional instructors include Jim McCauley, past president of NWNJBA; Brandon Stoneking, NWNJBA First VP; Mim and Tim Dunne, beekeepers for over 40 years; Grant Stiles, former NJ State Apiarist and owner of Stiles Apiaries; and current NJ State Apiarist Meghan McConnell.

  Tuition: $130 for 2 days of class and 1 field day.

  
  

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• NJBA 2026 Fall State Meeting

  • When
    September 12, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Stiles Honey, 511 New Brunswick Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863
  • Registered
    89 registrants

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  NJBA 2026 Fall State Meeting

  Hosted by Central Jersey Beekeepers

  Date: Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

  Location:

  Stiles Honey
  511 New Brunswick Avenue
  Fords, NJ 08863

  THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT

  

  **BRING A CHAIR** 

  Bring a non-perishable food item or canned product to support the local food pantry

  
  Tentative Agenda:

  8:30 Registration / Continental Breakfast

  9:00 Welcome / Opening Remarks / Flag Salute

  9:30 Station #1: Mite Treatments for the fall

  Station #2: Feeders and Fall Feeding

  10:30 Winter Preparation

  11:45 Fellowship, networking and Lunch

  1:15 Station #3: Combining Hives and Dealing with Problems

  Station #4: Solar Bear Fence Installation

  2:15 Pesticide Kills: New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection

  3:15 Door prizes and final remarks

  4:00 Fellowship and clean up

  Walk-in Registration is $41 per person at the door for adults and children.
  

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• CJBA Beekeeping for the Bee-ginner (Fall)

  • When
    September 19, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Central Jersey Beekeepers…Beginning Beekeeping – Sept 19, Oct 3 & 10, 2026 in West Windsor, NJ

  This three-day course will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ. No prior knowledge of honeybees or beekeeping is required. This class is offered by the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association and instruction is led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Jeff Burd. Jeff has been keeping bees for over 17 years. Jeff is the former president of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, Eastern Apicultural Society and Mercer County Board of Agriculture. Class materials are based on the curriculum developed by Jeff Burd and EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and former New Jersey State Apiarist Grant Stiles. This course fulfills the legal requirements of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for beekeeper education.

  The location of the class is Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. Specific room location will be sent out prior to class start.

  Class dates are Saturday, September 19, October 3 and 10, 2026. ‘Hands On’ field inspection of bee hives will be held each day, depending on the weather. Bee veils and gloves will be provided.

  Start time 8:30 am. End approximately 5:00 pm.
  Class size is limited to 65 students.
  NJBA scholarship is available, click for details.
  Attendees must be at least 14 years of age.
  No refunds after the first class begins.
  85% attendance required for completion certificate.

  Topics Covered:

  Bee Biology; Equipment; Getting your bees; Pests; Diseases; State Regulations; Best location; nectar and pollen sources; Colony and Seasonal management; Best Management Practices; Bee nutrition; Harvesting; Products of the hive; Product safety; marketing, honey tasting and more.

  The textbook “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford and Bonney, and handouts will be provided. The cost is $150. There is a $50 discount for active 4-H and FFA members; as well as all U.S. Veterans, verification required; and second family member. Enter the corresponding code: 4-H, FFA, Vet or 2Fam when registering.

  There will be an opportunity to order equipment, supplies and bees at the conclusion of the course. There will be no refunds after the first class begins. 85% attendance is required for Certificate of Completion. No food nor drink is provided. You are on your own for any meals, drinks or snacks. Local food establishments are less than a ten minute drive away.

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• CJBA Beekeeping for the Bee-ginner (Fall)

  • When
    October 04, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Centra State Healthcare, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Spaces left
    43
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Central Jersey Beekeepers…Beginning Beekeeping – Sun October 4 & 11, 2026 in Freehold, NJ

  This two-day course will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ. No prior knowledge of honeybees or beekeeping is required. This class is offered by the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association and instruction is led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Jeff Burd. Jeff has been keeping bees for over 17 years. Jeff is the former president of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, Eastern Apicultural Society and Mercer County Board of Agriculture. Class materials are based on the curriculum developed by Jeff Burd and EAS Certified Master Beekeeper and former New Jersey State Apiarist Grant Stiles. This course fulfills the legal requirements of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for beekeeper education.

  The location of the class is Centra State Healthcare, 901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Specific location will be sent prior to class start.

  Class dates are Sunday, October 4 and 11, 2026. ‘Hands On’ field inspection of bee hives will be held at a separate location. Dates, times and location—TBD. Weather dependent. Bee veils and gloves will be provided.

  Start time 8:30 am. End approximately 5:00 pm.
  Class size is limited to 65 students.
  NJBA scholarship is available, click for details.
  Attendees must be at least 14 years of age.
  No refunds after the first class begins.
  85% attendance required for completion certificate.

  Topics Covered:

  Bee Biology; Equipment; Getting your bees; Pests; Diseases; State Regulations; Best location; nectar and pollen sources; Colony and Seasonal management; Best Management Practices; Bee nutrition; Harvesting; Products of the hive; Product safety; marketing, honey tasting and more.

  The textbook “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford and Bonney, and handouts will be provided. The cost is $150. There is a $50 discount for active 4-H and FFA members; as well as all U.S. Veterans, verification required; and second family member. Enter the corresponding code: 4-H, FFA, Vet or 2Fam when registering.
  
  

  There will be an opportunity to order equipment, supplies and bees at the conclusion of the course. There will be no refunds after the first class begins. 85% attendance is required for Certificate of Completion. No food nor drink is provided. You are on your own for any meals, drinks or snacks. Local food establishments are less than a ten minute drive away.

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• Morris Somerset Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping

  • When
    February 06, 2027
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
  • Spaces left
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  Morris Somerset Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping
  

  Beginning Beekeeping – February 6 and 20 & Field Day TBA

  This three-day course includes two full days in the classroom, lunch provided, & one field day.

  It will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ. This course fulfills the legal requirements of the State of New Jersey for beekeeper education.

  No prior knowledge of honeybees or beekeeping is required. This class is offered by the Morris Somerset County Beekeepers Association and instruction is led by Cornell Certified Master Beekeepers Bailey Wright and Kathy Liu.

  The class will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Directions Here

  Class dates are February 6 and 20, 2027. There will be at least one hands-on field inspection of bee hives held at a location to be determined. The field day will be subject to weather conditions.

  The classes are held on Saturday February 6th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday February 20 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  Class size is limited to 40 students NJBA scholarship is available, click for details.

  Attendees must be at least 14 years of age OR be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will attend the class with them.

  Topics Covered:

  Bee Biology; Equipment; Getting your bees; Pests; Diseases; State Regulations; Best location; nectar and pollen sources; Colony and Seasonal management; Best Management Practices; Bee nutrition; Harvesting; Products of the hive; Product safety; marketing, honey tasting and more.

  The textbook “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford and Bonney, and course handouts, will be provided.

  Course Cost: $150

  There is a $25 discount for the following (verification required):
  

  • active 4-H members (use registration code 4-H)
  • active FFA members (use registration code FFA)
  • all U.S. Veterans (use registration code Vet)
  • First Responders (use registration code FR)

  There will be an opportunity to purchase equipment, supplies, and bees at the conclusion of the course.

  
  

  Morris Somerset Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping
  

  Beginning Beekeeping – February 6 and 20 & Field Day TBA

  This three-day course includes two full days in the classroom, lunch provided, & one field day.

  It will cover all aspects of entry level beekeeping for the Hobbyist in NJ. This course fulfills the legal requirements of the State of New Jersey for beekeeper education.

  No prior knowledge of honeybees or beekeeping is required. This class is offered by the Morris Somerset County Beekeepers Association and instruction is led by Cornell Certified Master Beekeepers Bailey Wright and Kathy Liu.

  The class will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Directions Here

  Class dates are February 6 and 20, 2027. There will be at least one hands-on field inspection of bee hives held at a location to be determined. The field day will be subject to weather conditions.

  The classes are held on Saturday February 6th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday February 20 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  Class size is limited to 40 students NJBA scholarship is available, click for details.

  Attendees must be at least 14 years of age OR be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will attend the class with them.

  Topics Covered:

  Bee Biology; Equipment; Getting your bees; Pests; Diseases; State Regulations; Best location; nectar and pollen sources; Colony and Seasonal management; Best Management Practices; Bee nutrition; Harvesting; Products of the hive; Product safety; marketing, honey tasting and more.

  The textbook “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees” by Sanford and Bonney, and along with course handouts, will be provided.

  Course Cost: $150

  There is a $25 discount for the following (verification required):
  

  • active 4-H members (use registration code 4-H)
  • active FFA members (use registration code FFA)
  • all U.S. Veterans (use registration code Vet)
  • First Responders (use registration code FR)

  There will be an opportunity to purchase equipment, supplies, and bees at the conclusion of the course.

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