North Shore Beekeepers Association Inc.
North Shore Beekeepers Association Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of beekeepers that provides community, advocacy, and education for those interested in raising honeybees and supporting their presence in the environment,
Monthly Club Meetings
Monthly meetings are normally held the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Meeting announcements will be sent out to subscribers of our mailing list via email a week before the meeting and we let people know on this website.
Our meetings are open to members and non-members alike. We invite everyone to join our club and help us support the bees and beekeepers of the Ozaukee County and surrounding area.
Meetings usually include: an update of club activities, announcements and reports on local events or activities, Q&A sessions, and guest speakers on bee related topics such as swarms, new beekeepers, disease prevention methods, general health of bees, types of hives, and preparing the colony for different seasons.
At Crossroads Presbyterian Church
At our Apiary
We maintain an apiary at the Kohl Farm Community Garden site. Open hive meetings are held in summer months, (May-September) on the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
Experienced beekeepers will open hives, show procedures, identify issues and demonstrate proper hive management.
For those of you who are new, please wear at least a head veil, blue jeans and some gloves. A full bee suit is better. There may be a few extra suits among members that you could borrow.
Members who don't have a place for their hives can keep them here, space permitting.
Upcoming Events
Annual Holiday Party
Mark your calendar for our 2026 Holiday Party which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17th at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post in Cedarburg. It will be held from 5 to 9 PM. In addition to a potluck contribution, cost this year will be $10.00 per person to cover the cost of the room rental and other expenses. The form for the party sign up will be at the meeting and will be forwarded in an E-mail to all members. Payments should be made out to the club and given to Dave at the meeting or mailed to him at the address noted on the form. It is OK to pay at the door, but we need to know how many are attending in advance It promises to be a great time!
No January 2026 Meeting
Coming Soon...
2026 Nuc Order Form
Previous Meeting Topics
Nov 2025: Queen Rearing
Oct 2025: Round Table Discussions
Sep 2025: Winter preparation
Aug 2025: Presentation Chris Werner from Indian Summer Honey Farm
Jul 2025: Hive Ventilation & Bee Stings
Jun 2025: Summer Picnic
May 2025: Presentation Justine Nguyen, PhD Candidate: Bee fanning behavior
6031 Chapel Hill Rd, Mequon, WI
8483 W County Line Rd, Milwaukee, WI
Our Services
Supporting beekeepers with education, community, and advocacy
Monthly Meetings
Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Crossroads Presbyterian Church to share tips and learn about beekeeping.
Community Apiary
Visit our apiary at Kohl Farm Community Garden to see bees in action. We meet at 5:30 pm on the 4th Wednesday from May to September.
Locations
Join us at our monthly meetings or visit our thriving apiary in the summer to see beekeeping in action.
Meetings
6031 Chapel Hill Rd, Mequon, WI
Enter off of Highland Rd or Green Bay Road
Time
6:30 PM
Apiary
8483 W County Line Rd, Milwaukee, WI
About a 1/4 mile west of the Mequon Nature Center on the South side of the road.
Open
Year-round
Buzz
Snapshots from our apiary and monthly gatherings
