KBA Club History
KBA was founded by a group of local beekeepers in the 1980s with the goal of educating others on the art of beekeeping and providing support to the beekeeping community. The founders met monthly at the Sugar River Community Room in Newport, NH and started KBA’s annual Bee School. With increased interest in beekeeping, this family friendly club has grown to more than 100 members of all ages and experience in recent years. Many of whom actively participate in the club ‘s frequent activities.
Seasonal Conditions
The Kearsarge region is temperate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with average temperatures of 80o F, and winters cold and snowy, with temperatures as low as 10o F. Annual precipitation includes 49 inches of rain and 68 inches of snow which covers the ground for up to six months every year. Beekeepers in this region begin preparing the bees for winter in August!
2025 KBA Club Officers
President
Patrice Fredette
Vice-President
Matt Hoyt
Treasurer
Robin Gray
Recording Secretary
Diane Mancino
To connect with any of these members please send your inquiry to [email protected]
KBA Committee Representatives
Bee School
Bob DeLuca
Community Outreach & Apiary
Amelia Lantz
Guest Speaker Events
Susan Menard
Newsletter Editor
Marilyn Milne
Webmaster
Joey Byrnes
Club Meetings
Meetings are a great time to chat with more experienced members and ask questions. We love talking bees! Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month and begin at 9am. Old and new business is discussed, followed by club activities such as live demonstrations and guest speakers. The meeting locations change throughout the season depending on the agenda including the Summer Picnic in July at the club apiary, and the Harvest Dinner in November.
‘Bee with us’ for our monthly meetings, guest speakers, live demonstrations, and various social gatherings.
Keep the conversation going on social media and discover how other beekeepers are managing their hives in New Hampshire.