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Saturday, March 14

NWNJBA March Membership Meeting

Topic: When Hive Inspections Go Wrong (and How to Fix the Problem)

What does it mean if you have dead bees outside your hive? Is that brood pattern okay? How can you tell if you have a queen if you can’t find her? Master Beekeeper Jean Miller goes through common problems and potential solutions.

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

Address: Warren County Library, Southwest Branch

404 Route 519, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Speaker:

Jean Miller

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State Honey Show Winners

Congratulations to all the winners and shoutout to Northwest members! See the full results on our blog.

”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 Phillipsburg, 2026

Four half-day classes taught on consecutive Thursdays in February and March 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