Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association

The Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association

The Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association (OBBA) is a collective of backyard, side-liner, and commerical beekeepers in Central Florida. The club strives to mentor novices and to serve as a resource for experienced beekeepers.

OBBA seeks to educate the public about the importance of bees and beekeeping.

Throughout the year, OBBA conducts interactive workshops in its apiary and brings in expert speakers for monthly club meetings. OBBA attends and hosts educational events throughout Central Florida.

Who we are

Motto: Creating beekeepers for life

Our Mission: To educate, mentor, assist, inspire, support and promote beekeeping in the state of Florida and beyond.

Our Goals:

To provide education to all those who desire to learn.

To mentor those eager to carry on the beekeeping knowledge.

To assist those with beekeeping concerns.

To inspire interest in beekeeping in youth.

To support and promote a community and global beekeeping spirit.

To increase club membership, networking and visibility in our community.

Next Meeting

FEBRUARY MEETING(S)

Thursday February 21st
7:00 pm
Our topic this month is "What do I need to start beekeeping?" There will be a raffle for items in inventory, along with examples and discussion about basic beekeeping equipment. We'll be in the Azalea Room (first door past the restrooms on your left). We'd love to have you join us!

Saturday February 23rd
8:00am - 10:00am
Spring Cleaning Workshop! We will be replacing damaged supers, bottom boards and other wooden ware, and treating hives for varroa so they get a fresh start into the Spring foraging. We are also offering NUCs for sale. You'll come to the workshop and pull your own NUC (we'll provide the fresh queen)! Kind of like the pull and pay place for used car parts, or pick your own blueberries!

You must have appropriate protective gear (minimize dark and/or red items, loose fitting clothes, all skin covered). We have a limited number of veils available but you must wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, shoes with socks that come up above your calves. We do have some gloves to loan out but if you have some gardening gloves or other type please bring them. Do not wear leggings, shorts, skirts and dresses, or all dark clothing. Try to wear denim jeans and light colored clothing so as not to agitate the bees. If you are not wearing proper protection you will not be permitted in the apiary. If you have any questions please contact us and we would be happy to advise.

Membership

Individual Membership is $15, annually.
Family membership (same household) is $20.
Donations are always welcome.

Membership not required to attend meetings and workshops.

Limited space events will give preference to active members.