Oldham County Beekeepers Association
Saving Bees by Educating Beekeepers
We are a friendly beekeeping group located in Oldham County, Kentucky. We educate and support local beekeepers through in-person and online education, community involvement, and sales opportunities. We welcome anyone interested in bees and encourage you to come join the fun.
Upcoming Events
From the Hive: Upcoming Beekeeping Events
January Business Meeting 2026
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we talk about the direction and happenings in our club. We welcome anyone but only members get a vote on club activities. The Zoom link is sent via The Buzz which is our members only monthly newsletter. Contact us if you would like more information!February General Meeting 2026
Join us for our February General Meeting as we learn something new! Details will be coming soon!March General Meeting 2026
Join us as Dr. Leonard Davis speaks to us on the subject of "Performing a Vertical Split and the Pros and Cons". Leonard Davis attended the University of Kentucky and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and is a small animal veterinarian in Louisville, where he owns and operates Davis Animal Clinic. He is USDA-Aphis accredited. He currently manages 40+ colonies practicing self-sustaining beekeeping. He grafts and raises his own queens. Leonard is an Eastern Apiculture Society (EAS) Certified Master Beekeeper and the EAS Kentucky Director. He was the president of the EAS 2021 Conference that was held in Shepherdsville just south of Louisville. He is currently the president of the Bullitt County Beekeepers Association, a member of the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association, the Kentucky Queen Breeders Association, and of the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association. Leonard has spoken at several of the local association meetings, at the EAS Conference, at the Kentucky State Beekeepers meetings, and at various other clubs and organizations.Learn Beekeeping in Kentucky
- We provide education opportunities for new and experienced beekeepers.
- In-person meetings with a variety of interesting topics taught by experienced club members and guest speakers.
- Continued support with both a private (members only) and public Facebook groups.
- Stay connected with opportunities for further education.
Beekeepers’ Calendar
Current Month: November
- Keep an eye on food supplies. Observe bees on flying days for normal behavior.
- Make sure there is water available. Your bees will need a water supply to use hard feeds.
- OA vaporization if part of your management, minimum >37F,
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From the Hive: Recent Beekeeping Stories
