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Hive Mind 2025: Saturday, November 1

We’re Having a Symposium!

We’re hosting a slate of compelling speakers, who will discuss queen issues, how to calm a defensive colony, the business of bees, how to repair after a cutout, the new oxalic treatment Varroxsan, and Langstroth alternatives. Our Vendors Hall will offer the opportunity to pick up bee-related swag, and breakfast and lunch are included!

Time: Saturday, November 1

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Address: North Hunterdon Regional High School

1445 NJ-31, Annandale, NJ 08801

Get all the details and buy your tickets

“Help, bees moved into my house!”

First of all, are they bees or wasps? In August and September, it’s almost always wasps. Check out our blog post for more details.

Second, read our resource page on how to handle and evict them, regardless of who your new tenants are.

Saturday, September 20

NWNJBA September Membership Meeting

Topic: Bears and Bear Fencing

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Address:

230 Willow Grove Rd, Stewartsville, NJ 08886

Speaker:

Stephanie Getto, NJDEP Fish and Wildlife

Agenda: Yes, they do that in the woods... and in your apiary. What to know and how to keep them off your bees.

RSVP

”Help, I have a swarm of bees!”

Information to identify a honey bee swarm and report it for collection and removal. Services are also available for removal from structures.

Bee and Honey FAQs

Are they honey bees or yellow jackets? What’s raw honey? Your questions answered on our blog.

Have a question you want us to answer? Ask us!

Basic Beekeeping Short Course in Flemington

Two full-day classes taught on consecutive Saturdays in September 2025 Learn all the basics of this fascinating hobby: biology, equipment, disease management, plants, laws, and harvesting honey. Scholarships available.

Managed Mentoring

Two-year program taught by Master Beekeeper and former NWNJBA president Kevin Inglin.

Honey Locator

Looking for a source of fresh local honey? Visit our honey locator web page to find out how to obtain local honey near you in New Jersey.

Volunteer Opportunities

Like talking about bees? We have events throught the spring and summer where you can volunteer for the club. Check out our blog post and let us know if you want to come hang out!

Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association Executive Board

Left to right: Jean Miller, Outreach; Laura Joiner, 3rd VP; Tameeka Chang, Former President; Doug Atkinson, 1st VP;

Eleanor Tessier, President; James Zdepski, 2nd VP; Idria Knecht, Communications; Rick Knecht, Treasurer.

Not pictured: Vanessa Preston, Secretary