Who in our club had the BEST TASTING HONEY of the 2025 season???? It was probably you, right?! MEMBER’S ONLY! (Entrants must be in good standing, so don’t forget to bring your dues!) One entry per membership Bring 2-4 ounces of your 2025 honey to...
Read moreGet ready for a humdinger of a meeting this November! We will have our annual Membership meeting on the 17th of November at our usual time and place. All officer positions will be elected at this meeting: President, Vice President, Secretary and...
Read moreWe hope everyone is ready for a special treat and some good food as our next meeting is a field trip to visit a New World Carniola Apiary in Sautee with a potluck party to follow! This event will only be open to current NEGAMBA Members, and...
Read moreEric Walgren is the Regional Sales and Marketing lead for Bee Health. He is a beekeeper with experience managing hundreds of hives in multiple states while providing education engagement to large groups about beekeeping. He was introduced to...
Read moreJoin us for an Evening with Dr. Jamie Ellis! Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of the Varroa Destructor with Dr. Ellis at Habersham EMC, 6135 Georgia 115 Clarkesville, GA 30523. This event is happening on July 21st, 2025 at 6:30 PM...
Read moreCome hang out with us as Jennifer Berry shows us how to help all our pollinator friends — not just the honeybees we all love! She’ll also give us the latest update from the UGA Bee Lab. “For over 25 years, Jennifer Berry has been the...
Read moreCome learn how to assemble hive frames with Ray Hiler! Ray’s fascination with bees buzzed to life in his teenage years, watching his granddad, Percy, wrangle swarms like a pro! In 1972, he dove into beekeeping with three swarms he snagged...
Read moreForsyth Beekeepers Club is excited to announce that they are hosting Certified Testing this year. They are in the process of finalizing details. But if you are a registered member of NEGAMBA you may register now by clicking here. Please refer to...
Read moreCome listen to the always interesting, and very knowledgeable, Keith Fielder talk about the seven mistakes most new beekeepers make! Keith Fielder has had a strong interest in honey bees since age six. He has been an invited educational speaker...
Read moreUpdated and change of subject – please come see Marilyn Watts and learn how to make your own beeswax candles! Marilyn is the chief candle maker for Blue Ridge Honey Company. She pours thousands of candles a year and will demonstrate for...
Read moreThank you Bob for stepping in and covering this subject for us! You are appreciated. John will be focusing on the process of splitting colonies into nucs—a technique he has found incredibly effective in managing hive growth and sustainability...
Read moreHow to Prepare Yourself for Bee Season with Houston Owens Houston Owens from Owens Gym in Toccoa is buzzing in to share his expert tips on prepping our bodies for the upcoming bee season. He will help us learn the best way to pick up all those...
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