Bucks County Beekeepers Association upcoming events

2027 Beginner Beekeeping Course (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The course consists of 8 classes from February to September.

Registration is now open. Registration will close on March 17, 2027.

Are you interested in beekeeping but have never done it before? Have you started raising honey bees and want to learn more? Perhaps you have been raising honey bees for a few years and just want some refresher techniques. If so, then the Bucks County Beginner Beekeeping Course is just the right thing for you! It offers classes that are timely to your seasonal beekeeping needs with lessons full of beekeeping insight and information in a classroom setting.

Instructor: MARK ANTUNES

WHEN: The course consists of 8 classes in person from February 2027 to September 2027. The schedule will always be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. (unless of a schedule conflict). Classes start at 6 PM and last until about 9 PM. Online outline supplied.

Class 1: Tuesday, February 16th

Class 2: Tuesday, March 16th

Class 3: Tuesday, April 20th

Class 4: Thursday, May 18th

Class 5: Tuesday, June 15th

Class 6: Tuesday, July 21st

Class 7: Tuesday, August 17th

Class 8: Tuesday, September 21st

WHERE: In-Person ONLY at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church

COST: A single student receives membership to the Bucks County Beekeepers Association, educational materials, and eight classes for only $150. This is over 25 hours of teaching.

Note: Family members residing in the SAME HOUSEHOLD ONLY may register the second student at a price of $130. Total for family $280

CONTACT: For more information e-mail us at: info@bucksbeekeepers.com

Please note that this class format and meeting requirements are subject to change. While it is our goal to maintain the class as it is described here, public health and safety for the students and the instructors will always be paramount.

Extractor Rental - Large, Motorized (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The BCBA owns an extractor and your membership to BCBA allows you to rent it! There is a $15 deposit for as much as three days of use. Equipment must be returned clean, dry, and in good condition. If not you may be asked to pay an additional fee and/or be prohibited from renting in the future.

BCBA does it's best to accommodate everyone's schedule but this is a busy time of year for the equipment. Please keep in mind that you can pull the honey from your hive and wait to extract if it's not possible to get the extractor on the exact day you request. Pull the honey from your hive like you normally would then store the super or frames in a clean, air-tight container (a big storage bin works well). Bring the stored bin inside and store in your laundry room or somewhere cool and away from mice, ants, or other bugs that would love to get at it. Your honey will be fine in this state until the extractor makes it's way to your home.

A HUGE thank you to member Steve Briegel who stores and helps BCBA with this extractor--be sure to thank him yourself upon pick-up/drop-off.

This new MAXANT extractor can extract 6 mediums/shallows radially and 3 deeps/medium-shallows tangentially. It also has a motor to make extracting even faster.

You will need to pick-up/drop-off the extractor in Furlong, PA. Further details will be shared via email once your registration is complete. This machine is 18.5" in diameter, and 24.5" in height, the stainless steel spinner should fit in most cars.

Included with rental of the extractor:

hot uncapping knife

plastic uncapping tank

uncapping scratcher

5-gallon pail with honey gate and filters

2027 Intermediate Beekeeping (8-month Course) (November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The course consists of 8 classes from February to September.

Instructor: Vincent Aloyo, PhD (EAS certified Master Beekeeper)

PREREQUISITES: This course is designed for beekeepers who have completed Mark Antunes’ beginner class OR have at least 1 year experience with keeping bees.

WHEN: The course consists of 8 classes from February to October. The schedule will always be the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Classes will be from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Class 1. Wednesday, February 10 - Zoom Only

Class 2. Wednesday, March 10

Class 3. Wednesday, April 14

Class 4. Wednesday, May 12

Class 5. Wednesday, June 9

Class 6. Wednesday, July 14

Class 7. Wednesday, August 11

Class 8. Wednesday, September 8

This first class will be held via Zoom as noted but will otherwise be in-person at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church. There will not be a hybrid option.

WHERE:

In-Person: Forest Grove Presbyterian Church

1856 Forest Grove Rd, Forest Grove, PA 18922

Online: Zoom Web Session

COST: A single student receives membership to the Bucks County Beekeepers Association, educational materials, and eight great classes for only $150. This is over 25 hours of teaching.

Note: Family members residing in the SAME HOUSEHOLD ONLY may register for a second student at a discounted price of $130.

CONTACT: For more information e-mail us at: info@bucksbeekeepers.com

When we meet in-person, beekeepers should bring questions and their usual beekeeping attire (but a veil at minimum).