Benton County Beekeepers - Arkansas

09/03/2026

TONIGHT is our in-person meeting at 7PM at the Benton County Coop Extension office.

This month we'll answer your pressing questions, get into fall prep and winterizing, and then talk about local plants and how their pollen and nectar affect your hives and honey.

Oh, we're also having a giveaway!

Can't make it? You can watch the stream of it here:

Videos and resources from the Benton County Beekeepers Association located in northwest Arkansas.

09/01/2026

This THURSDAY (Sept 3rd), we'll meet in person at 7 PM at the Benton County Coop Extension office.

This month we'll answer your questions, discuss fall prep, and talk about what your bees are eating and what you can plant to help.

Also, we'll be doing a giveaway! Don't miss it.

08/20/2026

Our online beekeeping chat is tonight at 7PM. Get comfortable and hop online with your phone or computer to talk about bees with the rest of our club.

You can join using this link:

General on Meetn — a meeting room from Ryan Latta & Associates. Click to join.

08/18/2026

Join us this Thursday at 7PM for our online beekeeping chat and Q&A. This is a great way to talk about what is going on with your bees, and learn from other members.

The link to join will be posted on Thursday (or check for our newsletter).

08/13/2026

🐝Swarm alert!🐝

I just received a call from an apartment complex in Bentonville that they have a swarm of bees about 10-12 feet up in a tree.

If you'd like to catch them and understand the risks, send me a message, and I'll give you the contact information.

08/06/2026

TONIGHT (August 6th) is our in-person meeting at 7PM at the Benton County Coop Extension office.

This month, we'll talk about what you should pay attention to in August, share tips to keep your inspections less spicy, and we'll learn about the various bee dances!

Can't make it? You can watch the stream of it here:

Videos and resources from the Benton County Beekeepers Association located in northwest Arkansas.

07/16/2026

Our online beekeeping chat is tonight at 7PM. Get comfortable and hop online with your phone or computer to talk about bees with the rest of our club.

You can join using this link:

General on Meetn — a meeting room from My Workspace. Click to join.

07/02/2026

This Thursday's in-person meeting is cancelled!

We apologize for the last-minute notice.

06/06/2026

One of our members, Kelley Prude has an extractor for sale. Info is in the comments on our most recent meeting post. Check it out!

06/04/2026

TONIGHT (June 4th) is our in-person meeting at 7PM at the Benton County Coop Extension office.

In this month's meeting we'll help our new beekeepers, talk about supering, and share tips for how to more easily and quickly work our hives.