Beekeeping 101: New to Beekeeping? Start Here!
Thinking about getting bees? Just got your first hive? Or wondering what to do next as your apiary grows? Our March Fun Meeting is designed especially for new and early-stage beekeepers.
📅 March 6, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Pine Jog Environmental Center,
6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL
This beginner-friendly session covers two of the most important parts of getting started:
🔹 Beekeeper Responsibilities & Regulations
Angie Thul, Apiary Inspector for District 09, will explain what new beekeepers need to know about compliance, responsibilities, and staying on the right side of regulations - without the overwhelm.
🔹 Equipment for Beginner to Intermediate Beekeepers
Lee Wisnioski, past PBCBA President and current Treasurer, will walk through hive equipment recommendations, what’s worth your money, what can wait, and how to avoid common beginner mistakes. He’ll also touch on next steps for growing apiaries.
Whether you’re still planning your first hive or already have bees and want to know what comes next, this session will give you practical guidance and real-world insight to help you move forward with confidence.
✨ Guests and new beekeepers are always welcome!
FREE for Members, $10 non members
Location: Pine Jog Environmental Center, 6301 Summit Blvd, WPB, FL
Time: 6:30 PM**
** Weather permitting, we will do an Apiary Check starting at 4:30 PM.
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