Welcome to the Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association of Dallas, Texas

TVBA is dedicated to educate members and the public on subjects related to bees, beekeeping practices, and laws or ordinances that regulate beekeeping and products of the hive. To provide liaison to and coordination with governmental agencies and programs affecting beekeeping.

OUR MONTHLY MEETING THIS TUESDAY IS ON ZOOM ONLY
We will NOT gather in-person at our meeting location on Tuesday, January 27, 7pm

ZOOM LINK

We will also provide our Beginner Beekeeping Class: Setting Up Your Apiary on ZOOM at 6pm

January Meeting Topic: A New Year with New Challenges, from Doom to Bloom!

Tropilaelaps Mite, Yellow-Legged Hornet, & Spotted Lanternfly

Start your year in bees with an opportunity to learn about the Tropilaelaps Mite, an upcoming threat to beekeeping and the world. Presented by TAIS Apiary Inspector Hannah Blackburn. In this talk you will learn more about the Mite, its lifecycle and biology, some monitoring and management techniques to consider as well as how to report the Mite if you think you've found it.

Hannah will also cover the USDA AHPIS National Honey Bee Survey, the Yellow-Legged Hornet and Spotted Lanternfly.

WE KNOW BEES!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO OUR MEETINGS.

Established in 1969, Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association has served beekeepers and nature enthusiasts for 57 years! A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, TVBA’s goal is to educate folks about all things bees. Our members are from Dallas and the surrounding areas of North and East Texas and beyond. The public is welcome at every meeting!

TVBA hosts Monthly Educational Meetings with various topics of interest relevant to beginner and seasoned beekeepers, gardeners, naturalists and bee enthusiasts. Each meeting includes a Speaker Presentation, an optional Beginner Beekeeping Class, Seasonal Content ("In The Hive" and "Plant of the Month") and of course- fun and fellowship with like-minded people. Snacks and drinks provided by volunteers- thank you!

Join our E-Mail Newsletter for monthly reminders and to hear about Seasonal Events such as workshops, apiary visits and other honey bee-related activities in the North Texas community.

Calendar of Events

TVBA offers a Five-Year Membership Level & Auto-Renewal

Keeping your TVBA Membership in good standing has never been easier! In addition to One-Year and Two-Year membership options you can now join TVBA with a Five-Year Membership. It's not only easier on your pocketbook.. it saves you some peace of mind.

Recurring auto-renewal options are available at every membership level so you don't have to think twice about when you joined or if your membership is current. After all, you've got our back so we you've got yours! With so much going on in the hive, your bee club membership should be the last thing you have to worry about. So rest easy, bee buddy.. we got you.

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Free Beekeeping Classes

RSVP FOR ANY UPCOMING CLASS
(we will send you an e-mail reminder)

2026 Beginner Classes!

Jan: Setting up Your Apiary and Equipment Summary,John Greiner
Feb: Hive Safety, Christi Baughman
Mar: Honeybee Biology and Anatomy,Ryan Giesecke
Apr: How to Inspect a Hive, Shawn Smith
May: Products of the Hive, Laura Winters
June: Honey Extracting, Pat McKannan
July: Pests & Diseases, Rex Smith
Aug: HONEY, Presenter TBD
Sep: Winter Prep, Chris Chance
Oct: Summary; a year of beekeeping, LeeAnn Derdeyn
Nov: So you're considering beekeeping, Kevin Church
Dec: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY POT-LUCK & AUCTION

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Visit an Apiary!

Add your date(s) to your cart then sign the waiver and complete checkout.

Select MEMBER $20 |or| NON-MEMBER $40
*Price is per household (families only please).

Dates:

Feb. 28: Spring Inspections; Christi the BeeGirl's Apiary, Rowlett
March 28: Splits;<Kim Townsend's Apiary, Heath
May 2: Hive Evaluation; Esther Betschart's Apiary, Dallas
June 27: Harvesting Honey with the OG Big Dogs; Sabine Creek Honey Farm, Royce City
Sept. 26: Flow Hives & Honey Harvest; Dana DeVance's Apiary, Carrolton
Oct 31: Winter Prep & Recipes; Kirby Carmichael's Apiary, Rockwall
Nov. 28: Thinking Outside the Box; Jodi Dubuclet's Apiary, Lake Highlands

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The Book Club for Bee Enthusiasts

Join us the Second Tuesday Monthly@ 7:00 P.M.
at the Half Price Books Flagship Store located at 5803 East Northwest HWY Dallas, TX 75231

Walk-Ins Welcome, or Subscribe to our Mailing List below for Reminders & Book Details.

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