bees flying with yellow pollen in their pollen baskets

SUSQUEHANNA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND

Our main objectives:

News and events

SBA meeting September 10, 2025

Gabriela Quinlan will talk about winter bees.

Also featuring Ask a Beekeeper, door prizees, and Harry's quiz

2025 Young Beekeeper Updates

Our Young Beekeepers recently extracted honey. See photos and read about the process on the Young Beekeeper page.

SBA membership is open for 2025

SBA members are part of an educational community with access to discounts from bulk purchases, equipment to borrow, and mentors.

Extracting equipment and educational materials to borrow

Members of the SBA of Maryland can borrow honey extraction equipment and materials for educational presentations about beekeeping.

Upcoming events to meet the SBA (and volunteer)

July 19-26 Harford County Farm Fair

August 14, 5PM 9PM fundraiser at Jarrettsville Creamery

SBA members Rita and Suzette recently spoke at an elementary school and recruited a special volunteer. Check out the photos on the outreach page.


SBA volunteer application form

If you are interested in volunteering to help represent the club at fairs, festivals, schools, or other educational or outreach events, please fill out our volunteer application form.


Beekeeping courses for beginners

Beekeeping full spring course at Harford Community College

February 7–March 21, 2025 Fridays 7–9PM with the last class at a local apiary

Beekeeping introduction

9AM–12PM one Saturday in November 2025, TBA

Worker bees tending to two queen larvae

2025 SBA Board Members

Committee Chairpersons

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.

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