Welcome to the Sandusky River Valley Beekeeping association Homepage

The Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association is open to anyone that is involved in beekeeping or is interested in learning more about the honey bee.. It's members are a mixture of commercial and hobby beekeepers, and individuals wishing to stay informed. Members do not need to own a bee hive. As you probably know the number of honey bee hives and beekeepers are decreasing each year for a variety of reasons. Our purpose as an organization is to promote the honey bee, foster communication between beekeepers and educate people about the plight of the honey bee. We offer programs in Huron, Erie, Sandusky and Seneca Counties to students and groups who have an interest in learning about honey bees. Whether you're a "New-Bee" or you tend several hundred hives, the Sandusky River Valley Beekeeping Association is the place to Bee!

We have swarmed to First Methodist Church, 510 W. Maple St. (across from Miller SuperValue) in Clyde for the year 2012. Go to the "meetings" page for pictures and more information.

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June 2012 meeting - Denzil St. Clair, Queen Right Colonies, will inform us through a power point presentation about the different be pheromones in the hive. You may order supplies from QRC and he will bring them to the meeting- free shipping. Call 440-647-2602 to place your order.

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Queen Rearing Class !

When: June 23 and 24^th, 2012. June 23 - 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. ( Pot Luck lunch between classes)

June 24 - 1:00 p.m.

Where: The classes will be held at Tom Rathbuns. When you sign up for the classes you will be given directions.

Cost: $20.00 There is a limit of 20 people in this class. Call 419-668-8947 or 419-668-7386 for reservations or email schick13@accnorwalk.com (Subject line Queen Reservation)

You will be grafting larva from the OSBA's (Ohio State Beekeeping Association) stock developed, over the last 5 years. The original was from Joe Latshaw.

Dana Stahlman will be the instructor. Dana is a well known beekeeper. He is an author of Beekeeping Classes found on CD's and books, current president of the OSBA, past president of the Central Ohio Beekeeper's association, semi-retired commercial beekeeper, life member of EAS and OSBA, and a Master Beekeeper recognized by the EAS. Just an all around nice guy!

If anyone is in the Master Beekeeping program, this class will count towards your hours for that program

Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM . Click "Meetings" (left column) for more information on location and thon on "Calendar" for meeting dates and topics .. The meetings are open to the publi

If you would like to become a member click on

and follow the instructions on top of the form.

Many educational links are listed to the left. Click on each to see the links for additional information or pictures Feel free to browse any of the topics to your hearts content.