Welcome to the
Bastrop County Beekeepers Association
Bastrop County Beekeepers Association is proud to serve the Bastrop County community. We’re committed to helping new and old beekeepers alike learn new beekeeping skills, keep adept with the current education surrounding bees, and creating a strong knit community passionate about the health and safety of our bees.
BCBA Annual Members Cookout – 2026
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Refectory at Bastrop State Park
Join us for good food, good company, and plenty of bee talk!
BCBA will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and water. Members are invited to bring a dish to share
We will be meeting at the
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St, Bastrop
Wednesday, November 4th from 6-9 pm.
Please note this is the first Wednesday
🐝November Beekeeping 101 – Beekeeping Equipment Essentials
What equipment does a beekeeper really need, and what can wait until later? November’s Beekeeping 101 class will take a closer look at the tools, hive components, and accessories commonly used to manage honey bee colonies.
Freddie will demonstrate basic equipment, explain what each item is used for, and discuss practical considerations when choosing between different sizes and styles. The class will also cover preparing equipment and tools for spring inspections and colony expansion, along with routine cleaning, storage, and maintenance that can extend the life of your beekeeping supplies.
Whether you are buying your first setup or organizing equipment you already own, this class will help you prepare for the coming season without buying every gadget in the catalog.
Guest Speaker - Scott McKane
Bastrop County Beekeepers Association welcomes Dr. Tonya Shepherd from Texas A&M University's
Honey Bee Research Lab.
Where did the honey bees in the United States come from, and what can their DNA tell us about
their ancestry? Dr. Shepherd will explore the different genetic lineages of honey bees found across
the country, their geographic origins, and how researchers use genetic testing to trace their history
and diversity.
Dr. Shepherd earned her Ph.D. in Medical Science from Texas A&M University and joined
Dr. Juliana Rangel's Honey Bee Lab in 2017. Her work includes molecular biology, honey bee
genetics, and research into bee health. She also teaches Honey Bee Biology in Texas A&M's
Department of Entomology.
Whether you're a new beekeeper or have years of experience, this promises to be a fascinating look at the genetics and ancestry of the bees we manage today.
Come Visit Us!
We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-9 PM.
We are currently having a new beekeepers class from 6-7pm.
Location: Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St, Bastrop, TX 78602
About
Who We Are
We are a Texas Non-Profit organization that wants to educate others about bees and beekeeping. We have monthly meeting for everyone who is interested in beekeeping. The meetings are for absolute beginners, intermediates, and professionals. We look forward to meeting you!
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