Author: Susan Gotwals

  • Congrats Member!

    Brevard Backyard Beekeepers

    If you have been redirected to this page, then you have successfully become a current member of Brevard Backyard Beekeepers! We are excited that you’ve chosen to join us!

    If you are presently at a meeting, please see our club Treasurer, Johnathon Bates (the wonderful one who is sitting just inside the meeting place at the greeter’s desk), to receive your “free and included with each paid membership” club T-Shirt.

    If you are not currently in a meeting, please see Johnathon at the next meeting to receive your “free and included with each paid membership” club T-Shirt.

  • Where will BBBK be next? Come and see us at the following events!

    We can be found at beekeeping events throughout Florida

    • Saturday, October 24 from 10pm to 3pm. See us at the Enchanted Forest, Titusville
    • Friday through Sunday, November 13, 14, 15. Come and join us for the Native Rhythms Festival, Wickham Park, Melbourne, FL. Details at this link!
    • Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 10am to 2pm. See us at our table at Arbor Day in Satellite Beach. DeSoto Sports Park, 751 Jamaica Blvd, Satellite Beach, Fl 32937. This year’s theme is “Managing Invasive Species”.
    • In addition we have members hosting school programs for the next two months! We are super Buzz-y!

  • BBBK Membership Meetings

    • The October meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026
    • Time: 6:15pm to 8:00 pm
    • Location: 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office Facility

    Agenda

    We Always Happily Welcome Guests and are even more Excited when Guest’s Decide to BECOME MEMBERS ! Either way , Come Join Us and Learn about Bees , How to Raise Them and How to Harvest the Many Healthy Products Bees make available to us.

  • Day in the Beeyard

    Participate in a Day in the Bee Yard, Saturday, Sep 5 @ 10am for hive inspections and Sunday, Sep 20 @ 3pm for maintenance!

    https://facebook.com/BrevardBeekeepers

    Look for this sign on the road next to the Club Apiary.

    Day In The Beeyard. This event is only for club members in good standing. The club apiary is located just to the west of the UF/IFAS complex, behind the Industrial fence. Look for the DIBY sign. Reminder that you will have to wait for us to arrive to unlock the gate! Saturday, Sep 5 @ 10am where we will be doing hive inspections. Bring your PPE.

    Click on the FACEBOOK link above and like our page to keep up to date for Day in the Bee Yard announcements! You must be a Current club member, wear long sleeves and pants, have closed-toed shoes and wear protective gear (limited supply available at club location). Please no perfume nor cologne!