Dear Esteemed LESBA Club Members, Past, Present, and Future: Greetings Keepers! We hope this message finds you well and thriving as spring quickly approaches. As we navigate the evolving landscape of our beekeeping community, we wanted to take a moment to connect and share some updates with you. It’s no secret that our club has faced its share of challenges, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic that struck us four years ago. Since then, we’ve witnessed a gradual decline in membership, attributed to various factors such as location constraints, and limited forms of communication, whic ..read more

Dear Beekeeping Community, As we buzz into March, we’re met with anticipation and enthusiasm for what lies ahead. Our next meeting is Wednesday March 13th at 5:40pm WICOMICO PUBLIC LIBRARY. Open to EVERYONE, whether you have bees now or want them in the future! Not only are we gearing up for our annual elections within the Beekeeping Association, but we’re also laying the groundwork for an exciting agenda that will shape the coming months of our collective endeavors. Election Buzz: First and foremost, let’s talk about our upcoming elections! It’s that time of the year when we have the opportun ..read more

Used beekeeping equipment sale, fall potluck, and fall hive management ..read more

Dates and details for 2022 LESBA Holiday Events will be announced soon! Keep your eyes here ..read more

As fall approaches, it’s time to think about winter prep. Your colonies are already starting to raise the winter bees that will carry your hives through the winter months. It’s important that those bees are healthy to ensure their survival. Perform mite counts and treat where necessary. Do not treat when mite counts are low, as this can promote tolerance to treatments. Feed 2:1 sugar syrup to colonies light on food stores to make sure they have an ample supply to get them through until spring. Let’s hope for a bountiful fall nectar flow to give our bees the boost they need to get through anoth ..read more

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers will be holding their Spring Beekeeping Forum on April 16th, 2022 (rain date April 23rd, 2022) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This year we will be outdoors in the large field behind Holly Center and MAC Center. 909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804 The Spring Beekeeping forum is an educational experience for both beginner and advanced beekeepers who wish to broaden their knowledge of various beekeeping topics. Tickets are $10 each and limited to 30 individuals. Stations included in this year’s forum will be: Anatomy &a ..read more

Join us for our October Membership Meeting where Lauren Pascarella from BayBees Honey will share information on Bogota and South American Stingless Bees. LESBA October Membership Meeting October 12th 2022 – 7:00 PM MAC Center 909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804 Google Maps Link Proceed to the rear of the parking lot to find the entrance to our meeting room ..read more

Join us for our September membership meeting, where Anthony from the University of Maryland Bee Squad will share information on Honey Bee Immunity and how our bees fight disease. LESBA September Membership Meeting September 14th 2022 – 7:00 PM MAC Center 909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804 Google Maps Link Proceed to the rear of the parking lot to find the entrance to our meeting room ..read more

Join us for our June Membership Meeting, where Mark from the University of Maryland Bee Squad will provide us with updates on beekeeping statewide, expanding resources, and current recommendations. LESBA June Membership Meeting June 8th 2022 – 7:00 PM MAC Center 909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804 Google Maps Link Proceed to the rear of the parking lot to find the entrance to our meeting room ..read more

Our May meeting will feature a panel of experienced beekeepers led by Beth Bloom answering your follow up questions after the Spring Forum. LESBA May Membership Meeting May 11th 2022 – 7:00 PM MAC Center 909 Progress Circle Salisbury, MD 21804 Google Maps Link Proceed to the rear of the parking lot to find the entrance to our meeting room ..read more