WHO WE ARE
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.
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.
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MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
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Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. 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. |
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
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Enjoy the benefits of membership
Your membership dues also 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. |
STAY UPDATED
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With our newsletter, learn about the topic and presenter for each month’s free educational program; get advance notice of upcoming events and workshops; and keep up-to-date on topics of interest to beekeepers, including the latest science-based research on honeybees.
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Club Leadership and Contact InfoBoard 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 (jen.haeger [at] gmail [dot] com) Member-at-Large: Vicky Rudolph Bee School Lead Instructor: Dave Pearce (dpearce007 [at] hotmail [dot] com or 248-302-7797)
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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.
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