bees flying with yellow pollen in their pollen baskets

SUSQUEHANNA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND

Our main objectives:

News and events

SBA meeting June 10, 2026 at Steppingstone Farm Museum

Dave Papke

Monthly meeting information

2026 SBA membership applications are being accepted now! Members who have not renewed will no longer be able to access discounted mite treatments, honey containers, free extraction equipment, and mentorship.

Membership link

2026 Young Beekeeper Grantee

Lily, the 2026 SBA Young Beekeeper grantee
Meet Lilly, our newest Young Beekeeper!

The Dog Who Saved the Bees

Cybil Preston, chief apiary inspector for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and her dog Mack are the subject of a children's book, The Dog Who Saved the Bees, by Stephanie Gibeault and David Hohn, recently published by Sleeping Bear Press.

Cybil Preston and Mack at a book signing
Cybil (leftmost human) and Mack (left) at their book signing

Extracting equipment and educational materials to borrow

Members of the SBA of Maryland can borrow honey extraction equipment and materials for educational presentations about beekeeping.

Contact John Knapstein at (443)567-2824 to borrow the club extractor and accessories.

Equipment and materials to borrow

Upcoming events to meet the SBA (and volunteer)

SBA members at the Harford Ag-Stravaganza
SBA volunteers at the Harford Ag-Stravaganza

June 6 29th Annual Wade into Summer Festival at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center

July 6–11 2026 Mason Dixon Fair

July 18–25 2026 Harford County Farm Fair

Photos from recent events with the SBA, including the State Fair, Saturday on the Farm, and an elementary school presentation with a special volunteer, can be found on the Outreach page.

Outreach photos

SBA volunteer application form

If you are interested in volunteering to help represent the club at fairs, festivals, schools, or other educational or outreach events, please fill out our volunteer application form.

Volunteer application form

SBA membership coordinator Rita with our newest outreach specialist, Buzzy
Worker bees tending to two queen larvae

2026 SBA Board Members

Committee Chairpersons

Donate to the SBA

The Susquehanna Beekeepers Association of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to beekeepers in Harford and Cecil County. Our main objectives include educating our members and the public about honey bees and beekeeping, serving as a valuable resource for experienced beekeepers, and assisting new beekeepers in learning effective beekeeping management techniques. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of honey bees and actively promote the practice of beekeeping.

The SBA has partnered with Grow Wild, a Harford Land Trust program focused on improving habitat for wildlife and pollinator species.

Susquehanna Beekeepers Association of Maryland