Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Club (A2B2) is dedicated to beekeeping education, mentoring, networking, and advocacy within the Ann Arbor area. We provide an informational and social venue for beekeepers of all levels to cooperate and share experiences. We are a non-profit organization that is open to all individuals interested in honeybees and beekeeping. Donations are tax-deductible.
COVID-19 UPDATE
In response to the COVID-19 public-health situation and the temporary closure of Matthaei Botanical Gardens, A2B2's monthly educational meetings will be taking place online through the Zoom platform until further notice. Zoom links are sent to our email list each month; scroll down to join the email list.
In response to the COVID-19 public-health situation and the temporary closure of Matthaei Botanical Gardens, A2B2's monthly educational meetings will be taking place online through the Zoom platform until further notice. Zoom links are sent to our email list each month; scroll down to join the email list.
MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - see map below). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
Open to all beekeepers, bee enthusiasts, and those wanting to learn more about pollinators, programs begin with an informal question & answer period at 6:30pm, followed by an educational presentation on a bee-related topic at 7pm. Discussion topics include honeybee management and care, honey production, and efforts to protect and enhance our local bee populations. Meetings always conclude by 9pm.
Open to all beekeepers, bee enthusiasts, and those wanting to learn more about pollinators, programs begin with an informal question & answer period at 6:30pm, followed by an educational presentation on a bee-related topic at 7pm. Discussion topics include honeybee management and care, honey production, and efforts to protect and enhance our local bee populations. Meetings always conclude by 9pm.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Join us and enjoy the benefits of membership:
• Get priority registration for our popular season-long Bee School (classes fill up quickly!)
• Save money with members-only discounts on bee packages
• Participate in members-only equipment-building workshops
• Save money with a 7.5 percent discount on Flow Hive products
• Take part in our peer mentoring program
• Get a discount on subscriptions to Bee Culture and American Journal of Beekeeping
Your membership dues allow us to recruit quality speakers for our educational meetings.
Levels of membership:
Student: $15 / year
Individual: $20 / year
Couple/Family: $25 / year
Lifetime Member: $500
Club membership is valid for one year from date of purchase. Renewal is due each year on your anniversary date.
• Get priority registration for our popular season-long Bee School (classes fill up quickly!)
• Save money with members-only discounts on bee packages
• Participate in members-only equipment-building workshops
• Save money with a 7.5 percent discount on Flow Hive products
• Take part in our peer mentoring program
• Get a discount on subscriptions to Bee Culture and American Journal of Beekeeping
Your membership dues allow us to recruit quality speakers for our educational meetings.
Levels of membership:
Student: $15 / year
Individual: $20 / year
Couple/Family: $25 / year
Lifetime Member: $500
Club membership is valid for one year from date of purchase. Renewal is due each year on your anniversary date.
Ready to sign up?
There are three ways you can join:
• Online – Purchase your membership through our online storefront.
• In person – Sign up when you attend our monthly educational meeting, held at 7pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - see map below).
• By mail – Download the membership form below, print it, and mail it with your check:
| membership_form_2018.pdf |
Board of Directors:
President: Michael Nardelli (president [at] a2b2club [dot] org)
Vice-president: Michelle Scott (vicepresident [at] a2b2club [dot] org)
Secretary: Lee Walsh (secretary [at] a2b2club [dot] org)
Treasurer: Cindy Schroeder (treasurer [at] a2b2club [dot] org)
Member-at-Large: David Clipner (education [at] a2b2club [dot] org)
Member-at-Large: Jen Haeger
Member-at-Large: Vicky Rudolph
Bee School Lead Instructor: Dave Pearce (dpearce007 [at] hotmail [dot] com or 248-302-7797)
Contact:
A2B2club@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/A2B2club
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1465
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
A2B2's leadership team. Standing: David Clipner, Mike Nardelli, MC Haering, Dave Pearce, Anne Barratt-Fornell, Cindy Schroeder, Michelle Scott. Sitting: Lee Walsh, Jen Haeger, Vicky Rudolph.