a great place for bees

The Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club began in 1996 with a dedicated and experienced handful of people. We now have over 130 member families who raise bees, teach others about beekeeping, and sell their honey products. We contribute our time and information to the Catskill communities by participating in numerous events in Greene County. In addition to our hive products, our exhibition booths contain literature, posters, equipment, and an observation hive.

our mission

The purpose and objectives of our club are to:
•  Serve as a resource to local beekeepers.
•  Educate the community about the joys, skills and fruits of beekeeping.
•  Provide an outlet for the membership to sell member-produced honey and other hive products.
•  Foster interactions with the agricultural community and other beekeeping organizations.
•  Recruit new members.

membership

Membership dues are just $20 per year for the whole family. This fee helps us to purchase new books for the library, fund some of the amazing speakers we host at our monthly meetings, and also covers a portion of our annual Holiday Party!

  • We meet the second Tuesday of every month at the Shamrock House in East Durham - 2388 NY-145

    The meeting before the meeting takes place around 6pm over Shepherds Pie and pints. This is your chance to ask our seasoned beeks questions!

    Official meeting time 7pm

  • Membership offers a number of lending library items including a manual honey extractor for harvesting honey, a candle making kit to help us make good use of the wax harvest, and a library full of books for borrowing!

  • Stay up to date on events in the area and on the goings on with the club with your monthly newsletter subscription.

  • We use the term “expert” loosely, and you’ll probably never get the same advice twice, but that’s the beauty of talking bees now isn’t it? Come early and chat with your fellow beeks at the pub. Sign up to be connected with a mentor!