2025

*All OCBA Member Meetings occur the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm at the Onslow County Farm Bureau Office located at 3965 Richlands Hwy., 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 14, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:  Long Hives and Hive Maintenance by Lynn Swanson.

February 1, 2025 -  OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 8, 2025 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 15, 2025 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.
February 22, 2025 - OCBA Beginners Beekeeping Shortcourse, 8am - Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

February 11, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:   Swarm Catching by Jeff Crane & Dead Colony Forensics by David Plummer.

March 6-8, 2025 - NCSBA Spring Meeting @ Union County Center, Monroe, NC  *registration required*

March 11, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:  Package Installation by Lynne Swanson & Landscaping for Bees by Carroll Harrod.

April 8, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:  Safety in the Bee Yard by John Gudger & Swarm Prevention by Jeff Crane.

May 13, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include:   Mite Washes & Treatment by David Plummer & Real Estate Considerations for Beekeeping by Carroll Harrod.

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

June 16- 22, 2025 - National Pollinator Week!

July 8, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting.  Classes include:  Foul Weather Preparation by John Smith & Summer Dearth by Jeff Crane & Paul Boniface.

August 12, 2025 - OCBA Member Meeting.  *Honey Tasting* Classes include:  Prepping Honey for Show/Judging by David Plummer.

Saturday, August 16, 2025 - National Honeybee Day!

September 9, 2025  - OCBA Monthly Meeting.  Classes include:  NC Bee Inspector Brief by John Harris & Landing Boards by Lynn Swanson.

October 14, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting. Classes include: Preparing for Winter by Jeff Crane & Hive IQ by John Smith.

November 11, 2025 - OCBA Monthly Meeting.  *Election of Officers*Classes include:  Native Pollinator Plants and Bears in the Apiary by Carroll Harrod.

Dec 2025 TBD -  "I Think I Want To Be a Beekeeper?" Basics of Beekeeping Class. 10am-Noon. Hines Farm Park & Stables 1259 McCallister Rd. Jacksonville.

December 9, 2025 - Holiday Social