Welcome to Metro Beekeepers Association
Our mission:
Share good methods of beekeeping and honey production.
Attract and train future beekeepers
Share the importance of bees to plants and the environment.
Promote beekeeping.
Membership is open to the public and consists primarily of backyard & small-scale beekeepers.
General Member meetings are free & open to the public.
2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm.
(Classes at 5:30 pm are open to paid students only. See here to join the class.)
We meet at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Ft Worth, 76107
See map below for parking.
During the break, we'll have snacks & get to know each other better, & have door prizes.
Thank you to those who bring door snacks & prize items to share!!
If you bring a snack or food to share, then you get an extra ticket for the door prize.
If you donate an item for a door prize, you get TWO extra tickets!
Everyone gets one ticket for attending.
Pick up your tickets at the table when you enter.
Details are below and on our Facebook page.
Our next meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30p
‘Tis approaching the swarming season, and Terry Leggett will show us some techniques for catching swarms. Terry has been a beekeeper since 2014, started Bee Country USA, and is in the process of starting another beekeeping business focused on his passion of natural beekeeping. He consistently captures more than 25 swarms each year with a swarm capture box called the Honey Bee Haven - a box that Terry, himself, designed.
Become a Member, Renew your Membership, or Enroll in the Class
Whether your becoming a new member, or just renewing your membership, we have some sweet options.
Consider joining the Beginner Beekeeping class
The 10 class program is January-October on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 5:30p to 6:20p.
Learn about hive types, equipment, protective clothing, obtaining & installing bees, inspecting, diagnosing & solving problems, harvesting & sales, benefits of bees & beekeeping, & AG exemptions.
We provide field trip opportunities, which is a great way to learn!
A great book is included.
More info here.
We provide several ways to attend the class:
1) In-person at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Ft Worth, 76107
2) Online, &/or
3) Review materials & video at your convenience. When you join the class, we provide charts, notes, & recordings for all 10 classes, so you can go through everything on your own, which can help you absorb more info during the live class.
Join the class by showing up or using the links above to pay online
If you have questions, contact us.
Metro Beekeepers Association prohibits hostile and antagonizing behavior.
This statement may be unnecessary for our kind members & volunteers, but is necessary for our insurance company to accept the reality of the kindness of our members & volunteers.