2024

*All OCBA Member Meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm at the Hines Farm Park & Stables located at 1259 McCallister Rd, Jacksonville. You do not need to be a member to see what the meetings are like - all are invited! Each meeting consists of  educational classes for beginner and experienced beekeepers.*

January 9, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting CANCELLED.  *Make-up Meeting is Tuesday, January 16th*

January 27, 2024 - Journeyman Test Prep. Noon - 6pm. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

February 3, 2024 -  OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 10, 2024 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 17, 2024 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 24, 2024 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

February 13, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:   TBD

March 7-9, 2024 - NCSBA Spring Meeting @ Riverfront Convention Center. 203 S. Front St. New Bern, NC *registration required*

March 12, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:   Risk Management Training by Onslow Extension Office Director Jessica  Gardner &  Package Installation by Master Craftsman Beekeeper  Eric Talley.

April 9, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:  TBD

May 14, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:   TBD

June 1, 2024 - Journeyman Test Prep 8am-6pm. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

Saturday, June 15th - Bee Blast Picnic & Testing . In lieu of a June monthly meeting, please join us for our annual Bee Blast picnic and practical testing for certification.

June 17 - 23, 2024 - National Pollinator Week!

July 9. 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting.  Classes include: TBD

August 13, 2024 - OCBA Member Meeting. Classes include:  TBD

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - National Honeybee Day!

September 10, 2024  - OCBA Monthly Meeting.  Classes include: TBD

October 8, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include: TBD

November 12, 2024 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:  TBD

December 7, 2024 -  "I Think I Want To Be a Beekeeper?" Basics of Beekeeping Class. 10am-Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

December 10, 2024 - Holiday Social