Helping the honey bee and the beekeeper in their pursuit of a healthy and thriving Hive
The New Hanover County Beekeepers Association was founded in the fall of 2010 by a group of like-minded and passionate beekeepers wanting to centralize our resources and expertise and share the knowledge and experience with others.
As an association, we aim to educate the community on importance of honey bees and serve the Wilmington-area through swarm removal and more. View our community resources.
Welcome to the world of bees
The NHCBA meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Halyburton Park, 4099 Sth 17th Street Wilmington NC., unless otherwise announced.
Recent Blog Posts
NHCBA Volunteers Shed Clean-Out
5th Annual Halyburton Hive Honey Harvest Thank you to our great group of Volunteers who cleaned and organized our equipment shed at Halyburton Park. Everything is now organized and neatly arranged. Remember, NHCBA members can check out equipment on our equipment...
July Meeting Recap: Potluck, Q&A, and Celebrating Our Beekeepers
Potluck, Q&A, and Celebrating Our Beekeepers Our July meeting brought everyone together for a potluck filled with good food, conversation, and plenty of beekeeping knowledge! We were excited to recognize William Bost, President, and Barb Ledoux, Secretary, for...
June Meeting Recap: The Art of Queen Rearing
The Art of Queen Rearing Our June guest speaker was Ken Edgar, Master Beekeeper and owner of White Heron Retreat and The Honey Bee Farm in Delco, NC. Ken shared his unique and effective approach to queen rearing, including how he makes much of his own equipment—from...
May Meeting Recap: Staying Safe in the Beeyard
Staying Safe in the Beeyard Our May guest speaker was our own Mary Cahill-Roberts, Master Beekeeper, who shared an important presentation on Safety in the Beeyard. Mary reminded us that staying safe starts with being aware of our surroundings—from spiders and tripping...
April Meeting Recap: Forage & Flow
Forage and Flow At our April meeting, we welcomed Dr. Anthony Snider, who introduced the concept of beekeeping as open range agriculture. His presentation highlighted 21 different plants and trees that support our bees’ nutritional needs throughout the year. From...
The Road Toward Nonprofit Status
Pursuing 501(c)(3) Status! At our March meeting, we welcomed Eric Talley, Master Craftsman The New Hanover County Beekeepers Association is exploring the possibility of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit—an exciting step that would open the door for expanded outreach,...