Coffee & Conversation: Beekeeping From The Hive Up
2026-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, 295 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, New Hampshire, 03301
☕ Come for the coffee, stay for the buzz. Join the New Hampshire Farm Bureau (NHFB) for our March Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday, March 5, as we dive into the fascinating world of beekeeping as a hobby — from the hive up.

Whether you’re bee-curious, dreaming of your first hive, or already enchanted by pollinators and honey jars, this conversation is for you. We’ll explore the basics of getting started, what it really takes to care for bees, and why so many people are drawn to this rewarding (and surprisingly practical) pastime.

Expect a relaxed, welcoming discussion, plenty of questions, shared stories, and—of course—good coffee and good company. No experience required… just a little curiosity and appreciation for our hardest-working insects.

RSVP to assistant@nhfarmbureau.org

KBA Monthly Meeting
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main Street, Warner, NH, 03278

Pollinator Pathways
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, New Hampshire, 03054
Pollinators are crucial for the ecosystem and their numbers are declining precipitously. Pathways NH is a community effort to restore habitat one yard at a time, through community partnerships, education and engagement. Come and learn about who our pollinators are, the threats they face, and what we can do to help restore them and their habitats. The good news is that we each can make a difference for them, and our world.

The event is hosted by the Merrimack Conservation Committee and will be held in the Lowell Room at the Merrimack Public Library. Space is limited to 20 attendees. Preregister for this event after 2/14/26 at: https://merrimack.libcal.com/event/15956405

2026 NHBA Spring Meeting
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Camp Carpenter, 300 Bodwell Road, Manchester, NH, 03109
Save the date! March 21, 2026.

Scott McArt will be speaking on the effects of pesticides on native and honey bees. He will also speak on his experience enacting legislation to ban neonicotinoids in the State of NY.

Registration and lunch sign up can be found here at the bottom of the page: https://www.nhbeekeepers.org/membership

Celebrations Catering will provide our catered lunch.

The 2026 Raffle is shaping up to be a good one and John Therriault is busy gathering donations.

HOWS - Deadouts
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | New Hampshire
Join Shreve at his apiary to examine 5 hives that did not survive the winter for possible causation. Dress warm as it will be a chilly day. For apiary address, please refer to the club email recently sent about this event.

HOWS: Unwrapping Hives/TBH Package Install
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Home Apiary Visit - Susan Menard
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | New Hampshire
Join KBA for a visit at Susan’s home apiary in Weare. Members, check your most recent club email for her address or contact us.

NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo
2026-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Deerfield Fair Grounds, 34 Stage Road, Deerfield, New Hampshire, 03037
The 43rd New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is a hands-on, family-friendly celebration of agriculture, forestry, and land stewardship in the Granite State. Our 2026 theme, From Soil to Sawdust: How New Hampshire Makes Ag Happen, brings the full story to life — showing how New Hampshire’s natural resources are transformed into the food we eat, the tools we use, and the products that support everyday life.

Join us Friday, May 1 (9:00 am–5:00 pm) and Saturday, May 2 (9:00 am–4:00 pm) at the Deerfield Fairgrounds for two full days of live demonstrations, expert-led workshops, running machinery, barnyard animals, lumberjack shows, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. With interactive exhibits and activities designed for all ages, the Expo offers something for families, gardeners, landowners, makers, and anyone curious about how things are grown, built, and made right here in New Hampshire.

Come explore, ask questions, watch skilled professionals at work, and experience agriculture and forestry in action. Whether you’re learning something new or just enjoying a fun day out, the Expo is a chance to connect with the people and practices that keep New Hampshire thriving.

HOWS: Mite Wash/Treatments
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

NH Farm, Forest, & Garden Expo
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Deerfield Fair Grounds, 34 Stage Road, Deerfield, New Hampshire, 03037

HOWS: Swarms & Traps
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

World Bee Day
2026-05-20 00:00 - 23:59 | New Hampshire
World Bee Day is celebrated in memoriam of the pioneer in beekeeping, Anton Janša of Slovania, born on May 20th, 1734.

The purpose of the international day is to raise awareness on the importance of pollinators and their role in the ecosystem.

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HOWS: Keeping Calm in the Apiary
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

HOWS: Making Queens/Splits
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

HOWS: Inspections
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Home Apiary Visit: Layens Hive
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | New Hampshire
Join Patrice at her apiary to learn about Layens Hives, which feature insulated, tall frames that mimic hollow trees! The club will buzz over to Hopkinton after the monthly meeting. Watch your email for the reminder to see her address and directions.

HOWS: Mite Wash
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

2026 NHBA Muster Field Picnic
2026-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Muster Field Farm Museum, Harvey Road, North Sutton, New Hampshire, 03260
Save the date!

NHBA will be having their annual smoker contest and barbecue with guest speaker Randy Oliver. Cost is free for NHBA members and $10 for non-members.

KBA Summer Picnic & Smoker Contest
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | New Hampshire
Save the date! More details to follow..

Join us for our annual picnic, smoker contest, raffle and potluck meal. KBA provides the grilled meat. Bring your family because this is not to be missed! Smoker contest begins at 10am!

Home Apiary Visit: Honey Extraction
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | New Hampshire
Join Patrice at her apiary in Hopkinton to learn about honey extraction and bottling. Watch your email before the event for her address and directions.

HOWS: Winter Prep/Feeding
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Farm Days at Musterfield Farm
2026-08-29 10:00 - 2026-08-30 16:00 | New Hampshire
KBA Volunteers needed for honey sales at the museum’s largest event of the year. A two-day celebration of all things agricultural, historical, and farm-related. This event features special exhibits and demonstrations throughout the farm’s fields and in its historic buildings. Children will be well entertained – ice cream making, stilt walking, hay rides, kiddie tractor pull, animals on display. Cars and tractors are on parade at 3 p.m. each day.

Farm Days hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free for members, and for all children 6 and under; $5 for non-members.

Muster Field’s famous Roast Beef Supper is on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Tickets for the supper are required: $25 for adults and $15 for children, available by reservation (603-938-5195 or 603-568-0157) or at the Farm Days information booth. Breakfast is available on Sunday from 6:30-8:00 am, $10 for adults and $5 for children: pancakes, sausage, juice & coffee.

HOWS - Weighing the Hive
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | KBA Apiary, 223 North Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Harvest Day at Muster Field Farm
2026-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Muster Field Farm Museum, Harvey Road, North Sutton, New Hampshire, 03260
Join KBA and come celebrate the summer’s harvest at Muster Field Farm Museum. It is time to enjoy the beauty of the farm and reap the benefits of the growing season. Homemade soups can be purchased in the Pillsbury Barn while listening to live music. The Homestead will be open for tours for a portion of the day and artists will be on site demonstrating and exhibiting their skills and crafts. Fresh produce will be on sale in the Farm Stand.

Event hours: 10 am – 3pm. Free for all!
