East Texas Beekeepers Association, Inc.
Formed in 1985, Non-profit since 2000.
Welcome to our website!
If you are interested in joining, you can come to a meeting or join online.
Join us at Whitehouse United Methodist Church, 405 West Main St
on the first Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM .
The public is always invited to join us and learn about honeybees and their importance in our world. We offer the opportunity to meet beekeepers of all ages, hear knowledgeable guest speakers and join in family friendly activities.
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New beekeepers are eligible to get a free membership to the Texas Beekeepers Association for a full year
The TBA is the state level association: http://www.texasbeekeepers.org
To get your free membership upon receipt, contact the Texas Beekeepers Association.
What is the East Texas Beekeepers Association, Inc.?
It is an organization of beekeepers (mostly hobbyists) from the East Texas area.
What does the ETBA do?
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- Publishes a helpful and informative monthly newsletter
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- Provides an opportunity to hear presentations by leading individuals in beekeeping and related areas each month
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- Provides access to an extensive and up-
to- date video library
- Provides access to an extensive and up-
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- Provides hands on experience in workshops and classes taught by experienced beekeepers
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- Provides the opportunity for one-
on- one discussions with any of our veteran beekeepers (many of which are willing to mentor less experienced beekeepers on their own time)
- Provides the opportunity for one-
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- Provides access to the latest scientific and political data effecting bees and beekeeping
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- Maintains a website containing information important to the beekeeper
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- Sponsors educational programs such as the large scale observation hives at Texas Eastman Nature Preserve, Stephen F. Austin State University, The Science Discovery Place in Tyler and the Texas Freshwater Fish Hatcheries in Athens, TX. Many members serve personally by presenting educational talks to classrooms at East Texas and local organizations.
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- Participates in educational events such as the Agricultural education program at the East Texas State Fair.
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- Offers fun and fellowship at each of our monthly meetings.
The main purpose of the ETBA is to educate.
You can see our booth annually at the state fair.
We have observation hives (as pictured above) that kids of all ages like to see. We discuss honeybees and their impact on the environment.
Our educational programs are designed for improved promotion, production, and marketing of bees and bee products and services for hobbyist beekeepers in East Texas. We also share information to the general public as to the importance of honeybees and beekeeping activities in the continued production of various foods in the United States and in the world.
The public is always invited to join us and learn about honeybees and their importance in our world. We offer the opportunity to meet beekeepers of all ages, hear knowledgable guest speakers, and join in family friendly activities. Snacks are served at each meeting,
The ETBA offers a variety of educational and mentoring opportunities.
Maybe you have noticed bees in the news
Stories seem to be everywhere about bees disappearing, the lack of beekeepers,being “green”. Sometimes, people are scared by the idea of Africanized “Killer” bees.
There’s a lot of good and bad information out there.
That is one of the reasons we exist!
Learn how to keep your own honey bees, produce your own honey and pollinate your own garden!
Yearly membership is only $25.00 for individuals, $45 for families!
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH YOUR ETBA MEMBERSHIP?
- A helpful and informative monthly newsletter
- The opportunity to hear presentations by leading individuals in beekeeping and related areas
- Access to an extensive and up-to-date video and book library
- Hands on experience in workshops and classes conducted by experienced beekeepers
- The opportunity for one-on-one discussions with any of our veteran beekeepers (many of which are willing to mentor less experienced beekeepers on their own time)
- Fun, and fellowship at each of our monthly meetings
- Access to the latest scientific and political data effecting bees and beekeeping
The list goes on and on – so what are you waiting for? Join the East Texas Beekeepers Association today and begin enjoying the benefits of membership!