Welcome
GCBA the Honeybees Advocate
Established in 2009, GCBA has been an icon in the communities of Cuyahoga County. From the beauty and history of downtown Cleveland to the Lake Erie shores and the vibrant suburbs and rural areas, GCBA has helped to enhance and spread the word of the vital and essential need for honeybees. Providing education through yearly classes, community gardens, and many other outreach programs. Join and become a member of one of the largest organizations in the state.
General Membership Meetings
Our Membership Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 19201 E Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Executive Board Meetings
Our Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 19201 E Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. Open to Membership.
Become a Member!
The Benefits are Endless
A better family friendly organization you will not find. Monthly meetings are held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 19201 E Bagley Road, Berea OH 44017. Membership dues include your family and provide educational opportunities too many to list. Meetings are held year-round. Some of the annual events are Beginner Beekeeping Classes, special guest speakers, live bee yard inspections, and let's not forget the annual picnic. For more information about the above mentioned keep reading! We have an informative website so join, learn and help us spread the word of the importance of honeybees.
Our Goal: The Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association supports, educates, and connects both beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers alike through monthly meetings/classes.
Beekeeping Classes
Classes for Beginners & Experienced Beekeepers
Would you like to learn more about one of the most valuable insects in the world? It is also the only one that produces a food for human consumption! The most studied and necessary insect known to man that does more for pollination than all other pollinators combined. An insect whose full impact on nature has never been completely defined. Classes are taught every year in February and a new class in October.
So You Think You Want to Be A Beekeeper? - October 2022
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