Learn More About Bees from Local Beekeepers Through Our Short Course!
Late each Winter we offer a low-cost "short course" that teaches beekeeping basics, helping students to get started with healthy colonies by Spring. Our field days allow students to work with vibrant colonies of bees!
The best way to learn how to keep bees is to learn from and work with an experienced beekeeper who wants you to succeed. We have taught beekeepers from cities, suburbs and rural areas how to make these fascinating creatures a part of their lives. Join us now and reserve your place in our 2013 class today! [more]
We Love To Talk About Honeybees
BUMBA Beekeepers participate in numerous public demonstrations and events throughout the year. This photo shows member Nikki Thompson explaining the goings on inside an observation hive at the Summer 2009 Maryland Day at the University of Maryland/College Park.
If you are interested in including beekeeping information at your school, club, church, event, or other gathering, please take a look at what we have to offer and how we participate in our communities. [more]
Of Course You Have Questions!
Curious about beekeeping? Take a look at some of the most common questions we receive about beekeeping in the Prince Georges County area.
If you don't see your question here, you can send it in for review by a group of experienced beekeepers! [more]
See How to Start a Hive
There are several ways to launch a new hive, but one of the most common is called "installing a package" of honeybees.
Click on the link at right to watch an experienced beekeeper install a package. [more]
Have Bees and Need Help?
BUMBA has members throughout the Prince George's County, MD, area, including many with decades of experience.
Click here if you think you have a swarm of honeybees that needs a new home!
Click here if you are a beekeeper who needs a hand!
Club Projects and Activities
BUMBA members expand their skills together, and make contributions to local, sustainable beekeeping—like queen rearing, shown at right.
We also help our members find opportunities to develop and market bee products. [more]
Meetings Open to All!
Curious about honeybees but not sure if you are ready to keep them? Are you a former beekeeper hoping to catch up with the latest in the field? All are welcome to our free meetings every other month! [more]