Who We Are:

Beekeepers in white protective suits working with honeybee hives outdoors against a background of trees and a grassy field.
Adult attendees seated at tables listening to a speaker in a classroom setting, with a large window, American flag, and television in the background.

A beekeeping association is more than just a monthly meeting of honey enthusiasts; it’s a living network dedicated to the health of our local ecosystem. Here on the Lower Eastern Shore, our club serves as a cooperative hub for everyone—from seasoned apiarists and backyard hobbyists to gardeners and local pollinator advocates. We are a community built on shared curiosity and mutual support. Whether you are managing your first nuc, harvesting gallons of honey, or simply want to learn how to make your backyard more bee-friendly, our association is here to help you grow.

  • Foster Mentorship: Connect beginner beekeepers with experienced locals so no one has to navigate the tricky first seasons alone.

  • Share Local Resources: Create a reliable network for sharing equipment, locally adapted bees, and region-specific advice that you just can't get from a generic textbook.

  • Promote Stewardship: Advocate for sustainable, bee-friendly practices across the Lower Eastern Shore, ensuring our pollinators have a healthy environment to thrive in.

As an association, our primary focus is on the future of beekeeping and environmental stewardship in our region. We are actively working to:

Our Goals & Mission

Community Outreach: Beyond the Hive

You’ll find the Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers out and about long after our own hive inspections are done! We are passionate about bringing the fascinating world of bees directly to our neighbors. Whether we are setting up observation hives at local farmers' markets, giving educational talks to schools and garden clubs, or safely relocating spring honeybee swarms from local backyards, community outreach is at the heart of our mission. We believe that by sharing our knowledge, we can inspire the public to appreciate and protect the pollinators that are so vital to Delmarva's agriculture and natural ecosystems.

A street market booth with signs for the East Area Beekeeper's Association, featuring a large bear poster and frames of bees and honey products, with people browsing.
A group of people gathered around a honey bee display outdoors in a wooded area with tall trees and greenery.
A large group of elementary school children sitting on the floor, listening to two presenters on stage. The stage has a dark curtain, posters about pollinators and bees, and banners for a bee-related event or program.
Three women standing behind a booth at an outdoor market, with a blue canopy overhead. The booth has signs about honey bees and reserve bees today. One woman is wearing a red and yellow jacket, another in a red jacket with a green cap, and the third in a gray sweatshirt. There are various items and decor at the booth, including a framed picture and a yellow lantern.
A wooden display case with a sign asking 'Can you find the queen?' It is filled with many bees, creating the illusion of a hive.
A group of people observing a scientific experiment involving a sealed wooden box with a glass of water on top. One person is holding a green laser pointer directed at the box.