Highlands Beekeepers Association

Connecting new and aspiring beekeepers in Southwest Virginia, and providing humane honeybee swarm removal

Who are we?

We are an association supporting honeybees and beekeeping in Washington County and Bristol, VA, and surrounding areas. Many of our members are also available to safely remove unwanted honeybee swarms and colonies throughout the region.

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Upcoming Events

For Beekeepers

Whether you're new to beekeeping or have years of experience, our association offers mentors, support, networking, and education.

Monthly Meetings

Guest speakers provide the latest information and advice on the art and science of beekeeping.

Educational Workshops

In addition to our annual Beginning Beekeeping class, past workshops have focused on honeybee biology, queen rearing, and other specialized topics.

Member-Only Content

Members have access to our library of videos of past speakers and our community discussion boards.

Mentorship

We have a number of experienced members ready to share their knowledge with the next generation of beekeepers.