NWNJBA Activity Calendar
Listing of NWNJBA Meetings and Events
2026 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Scheduled and Past Meetings for 2026. Meetings are generally on Thursday evenings or Saturday afternoons.
Speakers, topics, agendas, and dates are subject to change. We will do our best to keep members notified of any changes.
Saturday, January 24
NWNJBA January Membership Meeting
Topic: Hive to Table (and Back Again)​
Learn how to make food for your bees (like pollen patties and fondant) and for yourself (recipes using honey). Hands-on in the facility kitchen!
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Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Address: Hunterdon County Rt 12 Complex, Building 1
314 State Route 12, Flemington NJ
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Speakers:
James Zdepski, Doug Atkinson, others as available​
Thursday, February 12
NWNJBA February Membership Meeting
Topic: To Hive and Hive Not
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Typical advice​ to help avoid swarming is to split your hive. But what if you don’t have the room, equipment, or time for more colonies? How do you keep your bees and still get a honey crop? We’ll explain the options.
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Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Warren County Habitat for Humanity Community Center
31 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ 07882​
Speaker:
Doug Atkinson
Saturday, March 14
NWNJBA March Membership Meeting
Topic: When Hive Inspections Go Wrong​
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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.
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Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New Location!
Address: Warren County Library, Southwest Branch
404 Route 519, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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Speaker:
Jean Miller
Thursday, April 23
NWNJBA April Membership Meeting
Topic: Beecheaping: DIY
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!
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Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Hunterdon County Rt 12 Complex, Building 1
314 State Route 12, Flemington NJ​
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Speakers:
James Zdepski, Rick Knecht, Jean Miller​
Saturday, April 25
NWNJBA April 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
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Especially recommended for new beekeepers. Come to our mentoring yard and go through a hive inspection with experienced beekeepers.
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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.
Thursday, May 21
NWNJBA May Membership Meeting
Topic: TBA
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Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Address: Hunterdon County Rt 12 Complex, Building 1
314 State Route 12, Flemington NJ​
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Speakers:
TBA
Saturday, May 23
NWNJBA May Hands-On Field Session
Hive Inspection, Valley Crest Apiary
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Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Address: 70 Valley Crest Road
Lebanon NJ 08833
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Especially recommended for new beekeepers. Come to our mentoring yard and go through a hive inspection with experienced beekeepers.
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If you attended the spring short course at Warren County Community College, this is the second of two available field days. You must attend at least one to earn your certificate and pass the class.
Saturday, June 13 or 20
NWNJBA June Membership Meeting
Topic: TBA​
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Address: 201 Musconetcong River Road
Washington, NJ 07882
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Speaker:
TBA​
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Agenda:
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TBA
July and August
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
Hunterdon County 4H & Agricultural Fair
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Dates: Warren: July 25–August 1
Hunterdon: August TBA
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Addresses:
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If you have used the club’s resources (Managed Mentoring, honey extractor), you are requested to take at least one shift at one fair in exchange. Please see our fair pages for signups.
Saturday, September 26
NWNJBA September Membership Meeting
Topic: TBA
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Address: 230 Willow Grove Rd, Stewartsville, NJ 08886
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Speaker: TBA
Agenda:​ TBA​​
Saturday November 7
Hive Mind 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Address: North Hunterdon High School
1445 Route 31 South
Annandale, NJ 08801
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Speakers: TBA
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Agenda: TBA
Saturday, December 5
NWNJBA December Meeting and Holiday Party
Topic: Food, Updates, Celebration, Auction
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Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Address: TBA​
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Agenda:
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Holiday Auction
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Elections
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Annual Operations Update
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Eat
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Drink
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Be Merry