The Warren County Ohio Beekeepers is a non-profit organization and has been meeting for more than 40 years. The club is a rich source of information for all ages. At the heart of everything we do is a deep passion for bees, honey, and the vital role pollinators play in our world. This is more than our work — it’s what we love. Our mission is to inspire and educate bee lovers of all ages, fostering a community that supports pollinator health, celebrates the wonders of the hive, and shares the sweet rewards of nature.
The club’s regular meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of almost every month. Check our calendar for details. Meeting location is Sacred Mission Church, 221 S. Forest Ave. Mason , Ohio. Some of our meetings are held “In the Field” . We may meet for a hive inspection or to view and learn about native plants and our local pollinators. Annual membership dues are a bargain at only twenty dollars.
Our 2023 club officers are as follows:
Laura Fazekas, President
Anya Sanchez, Vice President
Dian Danino, Secretary
Bernie Younkman, Education Advisor
Alan DeJarnette, Treasurer
Rose DeJarnette, Web Manager
Our thanks go out to our Outgoing President, Paul Dorger for his service to our Club.
The membership is a diverse cross-section of men and women from the county. Some are young and bring new babies to meetings; some are so old they can tell you the way it used to be done. Most members keep two to four hives, but several have seven to fifteen and a few have forty or more. Most members produce honey, beeswax, pollen, and propolis for personal use and as gifts. A couple of members make a part of their income from the sale of these products. A few members keep bees just for the enjoyment of learning about and observing these fascinating social insects.
Ohio has a rich history of beekeeping. The hobby was first popularized over one hundred forty years ago. The worldwide craze was based on a book of observations and methods written by Ohio resident Lorenzo L. Langstroth. It showed people how to have easy access to a sweetener, honey, for the first time by keeping bees. After the Civil War, he sold hives and queen bees all over the country from his home in Oxford, Ohio. A queen bee sold for $20. Over in Medina, Ohio, the A. I. Root Company built up to become a large factory with rail car sidings and dozens of employees by selling pre cut parts for beehives, and later beeswax candles.
Educational Meetings are open to everyone. There is No need to be a member to attend.
Warren County Ohio Beekeepers, teaching beekeepers how to keep bees and pollinators healthy.
Join us and learn about bees, bee hives, bee colonies, and the art of beekeeping.
