When: Saturday 11/08/2025 08:00 - 15:30
Location: Natick Elks Lodge #1425
Address: 95 Speen Street, Natick, MA
Location: Natick Elks Lodge #1425
Address: 95 Speen Street, Natick, MA
The Norfolk County Beekeepers Association is hosting the Mass Bee Annual/Fall Meeting on Saturday November 8, 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gather with fellow beekeepers from across the state, hear from world-renowned speakers, participate in raffles and auctions, and learn the very latest in beekeeping research, innovation, and advocacy.
Mass Bee Fall 2025 Friday Night Speakers Dinner
Date & Time: Friday 11/07/2025 @ 6pm
Location: Morse Tavern, 85 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760
Please note there's a cap on how many can attend Friday Night Speakers Dinner so register now if you're interested!
To register and see available dinner options, please visit the Mass Bee Friday Night Speakers Dinner page:
https://www.massbee.org/event-6415901
Registration (with lunch selections) closes November 1st—please sign up today so you don’t miss out!
Date: Saturday November 8, 8 am – 4 pm
Location: Natick Elks Lodge #1425
Address: 95 Speen Street, Natick, MA
Time: Registration and coffee start at 8:00 am
Event Highlights:
Whether you’re a new beekeeper or a seasoned pro, there is something for everyone at this meeting—education, camaraderie, and, of course, bees!
Remember, registration (w/lunch selections) closes on November 1st!. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot and lunch.
8:00 am Registration and Morning Coffee
Meet and greet and have some coffee and tea
Check out the silent auction, raffle items, and vendors
9:00 am Opening Remarks
Ed Szymanski, Mass Bee President
Mohamad Khalil, NCBA President
9:15 am Dave Hackenberg, The state of commercial beekeeping operations in the U.S. and the issues the industry is facing
10:15 am Morning Break
10:30 am Michael Palmer, “Sustainable Beekeeping”
11:30 am Connor Martin, “Mass Bee’s Legislative & Pesticide Committee”
11:45 am MDAR Update
12:00 pm Lunch Break: Lunch is provided for those who ordered and paid in advance. Don’t forget to check out the raffle items and the vendors
1:00 pm Mass Bee Business Meeting
1:20 pm David Wade, “Adding beeswax to make comb—a new discovery”
2:20 pm Afternoon break
2:35 pm David Hackenberg, “Pesticides and how they affect your bees, and the work of the Pollinator Stewardship Council trying to change it”
3:30 pm Wrap-Up, Winners announced for Raffle Drawing, Silent Auction and Honey Show
The following vendors will be there:
- Betterbee
- Union Bee Company
- Maxant
- Dr. Bill Bees
- Annie's Apiary Candles
- Wetlands Apiary
- MDAR
- Bee-ing Apis
Members have the opportunity to place orders from these vendors and pick up at the event for free!
Register on the Mass Bee site by clicking here now!
This is a fantastic opportunity to gather with fellow beekeepers from across the state, hear from world-renowned speakers, participate in raffles and auctions, and learn the very latest in beekeeping research, innovation, and advocacy.
Mass Bee Fall 2025 Friday Night Speakers Dinner
Date & Time: Friday 11/07/2025 @ 6pm
Location: Morse Tavern, 85 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760
Please note there's a cap on how many can attend Friday Night Speakers Dinner so register now if you're interested!
To register and see available dinner options, please visit the Mass Bee Friday Night Speakers Dinner page:
https://www.massbee.org/event-6415901
Registration (with lunch selections) closes November 1st—please sign up today so you don’t miss out!
Date: Saturday November 8, 8 am – 4 pm
Location: Natick Elks Lodge #1425
Address: 95 Speen Street, Natick, MA
Time: Registration and coffee start at 8:00 am
Event Highlights:
- Inspiring Presentations from beekeeping legends Michael Palmer and David Hackenberg, including:
- The state of commercial beekeeping and pressing issues facing our industry
- Pesticide impacts and the important work of the Pollinator Stewardship Council
- “Sustainable Beekeeping” and hands-on management practices for your own hives
- Local innovations from David Wade on extending comb production in your hives
- Special updates from Dr. Kim Skyrm, Chief Apiary Inspector, and the MDAR team
- Silent Auction, Raffles & Vendors: Don’t forget to check out prizes, supplies, and handmade goods!
- Honey Show: Showcase your own honey and see the best from around the state!
- Great Food & Community: Morning coffee and snacks; lunch available (for those who order in advance—sign up soon to reserve your spot)
- Networking with beekeepers and experts: Share your experiences and make new friends.
Whether you’re a new beekeeper or a seasoned pro, there is something for everyone at this meeting—education, camaraderie, and, of course, bees!
Remember, registration (w/lunch selections) closes on November 1st!. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot and lunch.
8:00 am Registration and Morning Coffee
Meet and greet and have some coffee and tea
Check out the silent auction, raffle items, and vendors
9:00 am Opening Remarks
Ed Szymanski, Mass Bee President
Mohamad Khalil, NCBA President
9:15 am Dave Hackenberg, The state of commercial beekeeping operations in the U.S. and the issues the industry is facing
10:15 am Morning Break
10:30 am Michael Palmer, “Sustainable Beekeeping”
11:30 am Connor Martin, “Mass Bee’s Legislative & Pesticide Committee”
11:45 am MDAR Update
12:00 pm Lunch Break: Lunch is provided for those who ordered and paid in advance. Don’t forget to check out the raffle items and the vendors
1:00 pm Mass Bee Business Meeting
1:20 pm David Wade, “Adding beeswax to make comb—a new discovery”
2:20 pm Afternoon break
2:35 pm David Hackenberg, “Pesticides and how they affect your bees, and the work of the Pollinator Stewardship Council trying to change it”
3:30 pm Wrap-Up, Winners announced for Raffle Drawing, Silent Auction and Honey Show
The following vendors will be there:
- Betterbee
- Union Bee Company
- Maxant
- Dr. Bill Bees
- Annie's Apiary Candles
- Wetlands Apiary
- MDAR
- Bee-ing Apis
Members have the opportunity to place orders from these vendors and pick up at the event for free!
Register on the Mass Bee site by clicking here now!
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The meeting will be held at the Natick Elks Lodge, see map below for location: