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Highlands Beekeepers Association

Connecting new and aspiring beekeepers in Southwest Virginia, and providing humane honeybee swarm removal

Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Oct 05
    Higer Ed Center, Executive Auditorium
    Oct 05, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Higer Ed Center, Executive Auditorium, 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
    Learn about varroa management from HBA board member and commercial beekeeper Jerome Blankenship, and find out about opportunities to become an HBA board member yourself!
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Who are we?

We are an association supporting honeybees and beekeeping in Washington County and Bristol, VA, and surrounding areas. Many of our members are also available to safely remove unwanted honeybee swarms and colonies throughout the region.

For Beekeepers

Whether you're new to beekeeping or have years of experience, our association offers mentors, support, networking, and education.

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Monthly Meetings
 

Guest speakers provide the latest information and advice on the art and science of beekeeping.

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Educational Workshops
 

In addition to our annual Beginning Beekeeping class, past workshops have focused on honeybee biology, queen rearing, and other specialized topics.

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Member-Only Content

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Members have access to our library of videos of past speakers and our community discussion boards.

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Mentorship

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We have a number of experienced members ready to share their knowledge with the next generation of beekeepers.

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