Bee Keeping and the Plight of Bees

The Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association organized February, 1921 with thirty-four members present. Back in the day, the membership dues were $1.00 a year. Today they continue to draw those interested in the art of beekeeping. They serve beekeepers from Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Berks, Bucks, Monroe, Montgomery & Schuylkill counties. The membership has grown to over 200, with meetings every month of the year except December. 

During the month of July LVBA has its annual summer picnic with a plant exchange where many bee stories are told and much food is consumed. In October they celebrate with their harvest banquet where they enjoy each others friendship and again, much food is consumed. They all share an avid interest in Honey bees and nature. They welcome all who are interested and wish to learn more about the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera).

For more information, please visit LehighValleyBeekeepers.org

Chair: Barbara Bigelow

Thought of the Day: Nan Yarrish