Calgary and District Beekeepers Association
Welcome! We are a non-profit organization promoting and encouraging good beekeeping practices in southern Alberta and Calgary in particular. We host both formal meetings with an information presentations, the less formal “Bees & Beers” at the Forest Lawn Legion, and seasonal events such as our summer Bar-Bee-Q.
We organize group/club buys of packages, bee supplies and inform you of upcoming courses, seminars and other special events.
Whether you are a long-time beekeeper or find yourself bee-less in Calgary, you are welcome to join our club and attend our events — see Membership Signup.
This website includes practical beekeeping advice for all seasons, with details about swarm management, bee disease and treatment options, feeding, and overwintering.
Sharing
Members can participate in the discussions on our Newsgroup.
You are welcome to visit us on Facebook
Membership Signup for 2021
Our new online form is ready for sign up or renewal of your annual CDBA membership.
Your membership helps to pay for our regular meetings, some free courses, website, and other other club activities throughout the year.
Current signups expire at the end of 2021.
Announcements
Beginner’s Beekeeping Course, February 2021
Dates have been confirmed for our Winter 2021 online beekeeping course, and online signup is open.
Recent News Highlights
All in-person meetings and events canceled
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic we are forced to cancel all in-person events and meetings until restrictions are lifted. Online events may be held — check our events schedule.
Upcoming Events
Beginners Beekeeping Winter 2021
Calgary and District Beekeepers Association (CDBA) is pleased to present a Beginner’s Beekeeping Course. This course covers topics that you need to know to start beekeeping and become a hobby beekeeper in your own backyard or become a commercial beekeeper. It is designed to provide the knowledge you will need for the entire beekeeping year.