Upcoming Events

see our full calendar here

SBA monthly meeting February 18, 2025 (NOTE different date, Tuesday)

Annual honey tasting and exchange, presentation on beekeeping in Kenya

See the meetings page for more details.

SBA membership is open for 2025! Click here for the 2025 form and dues.

The SBA has partnered with Grow Wild, a Harford Land Trust program focused on improving habitat for wildlife and pollinator species.

Congratulations to Auna, our 2024 Young Beekeeper Grant awardee! You can see more details on the Young Beekeeper Grant page.

Membership

Join the SBA! Learn about member benefits here.

2025 SBA Board Members:

Mary Woolford, President
Russell English, Vice President
Margaret Kotch, Secretary
Lynn Breiner, Treasurer
Charlie Thomas, Past President

Committee Chairpersons

Brad Luff, Cecil County Coordinator
Harry Dutcher, Harford County Coordinator
Dennis Hertzog, Young Beekeeper Grant Coordinator
Mary Woolford, Membership Coordinator

Contact us!

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Photo credits throughout: Dennis Hertzog, Brian Greenlee, Todd Cichonowicz

The SBA of Maryland has a monthly newsletter. Read the first issue of 2025 here!
The SBA curates a list of local suppliers of bees and equipment. Download the new 2025 list here.
The Susquehanna Beekeepers Association of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to beekeepers in Harford and Cecil County. Our main objectives include educating our members and the public about honey bees and beekeeping, serving as a valuable resource for experienced beekeepers, and assisting new beekeepers in learning effective beekeeping management techniques. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of honey bees and actively promote the practice of beekeeping.
Click here to send a donation to the SBA
Meetings are held at 7PM in person or via zoom on the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public.
For directions to meeting locations see the meetings page