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Upcoming Events
Sun, Apr 21GilbertApr 21, 2024, 2:30 PMGilbert, 161 State Rd S-32-1103, Gilbert, SC 29054, USASplits. Are you in a situation where you want to make honey or bees this year? Manage swarms by making a split. If you have multiple boxes, you can make a split to create multiple hives.
Sun, Mar 17Lexington County Public LibraryMar 17, 2024, 2:30 PMLexington County Public Library , 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USAMy, My, My...Swarms are all around. How to catch and keep a swarm!
Sun, Feb 18LexingtonFeb 18, 2024, 2:30 PMLexington, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USA
Sun, Jan 21LexingtonJan 21, 2024, 2:30 PMLexington, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USA
Sun, Dec 17LexingtonDec 17, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USADecember Christmas Social is Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 PM. Bring any finger foods or snacks; drinks are being covered by LCBA. If you would like to participate, we'll have some fun with a White Elephant gift exchange--bring a wrapped gift $20 or under. This will BEE Fun!
Sun, Nov 19West ColumbiaNov 19, 2023, 1:30 PMWest Columbia, West Columbia, SC 29169, USANovember is the month of gratitude and thankfulness. Not only we are grateful for honeybees, we're also thankful for "Products from the Hive". Bring your covered dish and items you have created or made. Beekeeping is not required, so come to learn, share and talk bees!
Sun, Oct 15Lexington County Public LibraryOct 15, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Public Library , 5540 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USAAs we prepare for our hives for winter, Allen Johnson from Johnson's Bees & Supplies will present at our October LCBA meeting to discuss "Treatments". He wukk review different types of treatments for pests, when to treat and/or how to treat.Come to ask questions, share and talk bees!- Sun, Sep 17Mark Hardenbrook's Apiary-ThreeTreeBeesSep 17, 2023, 2:30 PMMark Hardenbrook's Apiary-ThreeTreeBees, 150 Boynton Ct, Swansea, SC 29160We're heading to the country in September. Fall is in the air and it is time to begin to prepare for the winter! We'll have hands in the hive to review reduction methods, winter checklist items, methods to store equipment, and more!
Sun, Aug 20Lexington County Library (Main)Aug 20, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Library (Main), 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USAChief Apiary Inspector, Brad Cavin will join us to educated and better prepare you to quickly identify honeybee diseases. With regular inspections conducted, learn how to identify these and options on how to have your samples inspected or how to collect samples to send into labs right here in SC!
Sun, Jul 16Lexington County Library (Main)Jul 16, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Library (Main), 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USAJuly we will have a Honey tasting and sensory class. You'll never taste honey the same way again. Learn how to characterize the sensory profile of honeys--light, dark, flavor profiles. Like wine, cheese, coffee and chocolate, honey has a diverse selection. This will open up your tasting palate.
Sun, Jun 25Fire Barrell FarmJun 25, 2023, 1:30 PMFire Barrell Farm, 306 George Derrick Rd, Swansea, SC 29160, USALCBA Picnic and Hands in the Hive event! Come out to learn more, grow your knowledge and talk bees!
Sun, May 21Lexington County Public Library--MainMay 21, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Public Library--Main, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USASteve Martin will join us to discuss Smokers and Fuel. Come out to learn more, grow your knowledge and talk bees!
Sun, Apr 16Lexington County Public Library--MainApr 16, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Public Library--Main, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USASheryl Brousseau, of Edgefield, SC, is a Journeyman Beekeeper, a certified Honey Judge, and Honey Show competitor with numerous top prizes and first place wins. Come out to learn about SC Cottage Law, how to sell honey legally and grow your knowledge and talk bees!
Sun, Mar 19Sardis Baptist Church - Swansea, SCMar 19, 2023, 2:30 PMSardis Baptist Church - Swansea, SC , 1601 St Matthews Rd, Swansea, SC 29160, USAMeet Susan Crook, SCBA Master Beekeeper Program Director. She will share with us the programs available as a SCBA member and the advantages of our group being affiliated. Come out to grow your knowledge and talk bees!- Sun, Feb 19Lexington County Public LibraryFeb 19, 2023, 2:30 PMLexington County Public Library , 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USANeed Free Bees? Come join Brian Motley, Wateree's 2022 Beekeeper of the Year, as he shares some hands-on methods to build an easy swarm traps, while learning new tips and tricks. Let the SWARMS begin!
Sun, Jan 22Lexington County Public LibraryJan 22, 2023, 2:30 PM ESTLexington County Public Library , 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USATOPIC: Bee Biology (Life cycles, bee math, oh my!) DATE: Sunday, January 22, 2023 NEW LOCATION ALERT!!!! WHERE: Lexington County Library 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Sun, Nov 20Sardis Baptist Church - Swansea, SCNov 20, 2022, 2:30 PM ESTSardis Baptist Church - Swansea, SC , 1601 St Matthews Rd, Swansea, SC 29160, USATOPIC: Getting your Bees through Winter DATE: Sunday, November 20, 2022 WHERE: Sardis Baptist Church 1601 St. Matthews Road Swansea, SC 29160
Sun, Oct 16Lexington County LibraryOct 16, 2022, 2:30 PMLexington County Library , 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072, USASplitting Colonies! Is it time? Come to meet our own SC Published Author, David MacFawn as he shares from his newest published book about spitting hives! We will review many Bee books written by David MacFawn, including recommendations whether just beginning or advanced beekeepers.
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