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Norfolk County Beekeepers Association

Who We Are

The Norfolk County Beekeepers Association (NCBA) is dedicated to apiculture and the education of the art & science of beekeeping among beekeepers, agriculture, and the general public. We are a non-profit organization founded in Walpole, Massachusetts. We invite you to visit us or attend an event. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the organization, beekeeping, and how you may join. Our mission is to further promote the interests of our organization and our members to the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public, expanding awareness, and promoting our club as a whole. We also welcome members from areas outside Norfolk County, and as well, those beyond Massachusetts.

When We Meet

Our monthly meetings are usually held the first Monday of the month (Except for July and August as there are no meetings during the summer). The monthly meetings are normally held at the Norfolk County Agricultural School, 400 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081. But during these COVID times, our meetings are currently being held via ZOOM. Our meetings start at 7:30 PM and normally last until 9:00 pm. Members will be notified via email with the Zoom instructions. If you are not a member and are interested in attending our meetings, please contact the president at norfolkbees.org and you will be added to the list. If you are a visitor, please introduce yourself at the beginning of the ZOOM meeting.

Club Meetings

Calendar
Saturday, March 13th & Mar 27th 8 AM - 8 PM 
Library book pick-up/drop off

Tuesday, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
and 31st 7:00 PM

NCBA Beginner Bee School (Q&A Feb 16th)

Wednesday, March 3rd, 17th, and 31st at 7:00 PM
Intermediate Bee School

Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 PM
RIBA Presents Erin Forbes on Swarm Management

Monday, March 15th, 7:00 PM

NCBA Board Meeting

Saturday, March 20th 
Mass Bee Spring Conference

April 5th, 7:30 PM

Speaker: Lewis Cauble - Robust Mite Monitoring Program

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Beekeeping Housekeeping
February: 
  • "The Great Beekeeper will know what the hive will be doing in two weeks"                    - Kirsten Traynor, PHD
  • After snow falls, clear entrances and landing boards
  • Beware of starving hives and monitor food often
  • During a warm, sunny day, peek in hives and add sugar if needed
  • Queen may resume laying by mid-month
  • Add spring feed to accelerate spring hive growth, if appropriate

Newsletters

February 2021 Newsletter
January 2021 Newsletter
​December 2020 Newsletter
​November 2020 Newsletter​
October 2020 Newsletter
August/September 2020 Newsletter
June 2020 Newsletter
March 2020 Newsletter

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  • Home
  • Bee School
  • Membership
  • Library
  • Intermediate Bee School
  • Swarm Removal
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Master Beekeeper Scholarship
  • Queen Rearing Scholarship
  • NCBA Scholarship