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Thursday, May 21

NWNJBA May Membership Meeting

Topic: Beecheaping

You can make lots of equipment, tools, and accessories on your own for a fraction of the purchase price. Expert advice from the handy and the frugal. Hands-on project!

Time: 7:00 to 9:00p.m.

Address: Hunterdon County Rt 12 Complex, Building 1

314 State Route 12, Flemington NJ

Speakers: James Zdepski, Rick Knecht, Jean Miller

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Saturday, May 23

NWNJBA May Hands-On Field Session

Hive Inspection, Valley Crest Apiary

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

Address: 70 Valley Crest Road

Lebanon NJ 08833

Especially recommended for new beekeepers. Come to our mentoring yard and go through a hive inspection with experienced beekeepers.

If you attended the spring short course at Warren County Community College, this is the first of two available field days. You must attend at least one to earn your certificate and pass the class.

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”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, Fall 2026

Two full-day classes taught on consecutive Saturdays in September 2026. 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 throughout the spring and summer where you can volunteer for the club. Check out our list and let us know if you want to come hang out!

Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association Executive Board

Left to right: Idria Knecht, Communications; Vanessa Preston, Secretary; Tameeka Chang, Former President;

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

Laura Joiner, 3rd VP; Doug Atkinson, 1st VP; Jean Miller, Outreach