Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association

Educating the public on subjects related to bees, beekeeping practices, and products of the hive

July 28 Meeting Topic: Pollinators 301 | Nancy Wilson, TX Master Gardener, Master Naturalist

WE KNOW BEES!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO OUR MEETINGS AND EVENTS.TVBA has served beekeepers and nature enthusiasts since 1969.

Every monthly meeting includes a Speaker Presentation and an optional Beginner Beekeeping Class as well as seasonal content like "In The Hive" and "Plant of the Month." We emphasize fun, fellowship and talking bees- because that's what beekeepers do! Snacks and drinks are always provided by our fantastic members!

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Special Guest Marina Marchese, International Honey Sommelier, elevates your taste!

Honey Tasting Party and People's Choice "Black Jar" Competition

Tuesday, August 25 at 7PM
at Winfrey Point on White Rock Lake

Every year after the Honey Harvest..
Taste Local Honeys, Meet Friendly Beekeepers

FREE RSVP

The Sensory Evaluation of Honey Workshops:

August 25, 11AM and 2PM
at Big Thicket on White Rock Lake

Two Sessions Available,

Tickets: $100, includes Kit

EVENT CALENDAR

More Events to Be Sure to Attend:
Honey Sensory Workshop & Honey Tasting Party | Aug 25
DFW Area Beekeepers Conference | Oct 24

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 (Dry Demo), Pat McKannan~~
July: Pests & Disease, Rex Smith
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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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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<== Our First Year of Great Reads

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Visit an Apiary!

Select One:

$20 | TVBA Member Entry
$40 | Non-Member Entry

Price is per household (families only please).
Add your date(s) to your cart then sign the waiver and complete checkout.

Dates:

Feb. 28: Spring Inspections; Christi the BeeGirl's Apiary, Rowlett
March 28: Shawn Smith; Hive Splits/ Small Nucs
May 2:Hive Evaluation; Esther Betschart's Apiary, Dallas
May 30: Honey Production & Evaluation;Kim Townsend's Apiary, Heath
June 27: Harvesting Honey with the OG Big Dogs; Sabine Creek Honey Farm, Royce City
NO VISITS IN JULY & AUG
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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NEW: Five-Year Memberships

There's three ways to join TVBA. With so much going on in the hive, your bee club membership should be the last thing you have to worry about. We made it simple- you can even opt in for auto-renewal! Rest easy, bee buddy.. we got you.

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