Springfield, Missouri · Organised 1974
Keeping beesin the Ozarks
A non-profit association of more than 200 hobby, sideline and commercial beekeepers across Greene and the surrounding counties. We teach beekeeping, answer questions, rescue swarms and look after the honey bee.
Also on Facebook: Ozarks Beekeepers
Next meeting
4th Tuesday of every month
Q&A starts at 6:00 pm, meeting follows.
Drury University
Findlay Student Center
1100 N. Summit Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
Who we are
Information, education and service to the Ozarks
The Beekeepers Association of the Ozarks is a non-profit organized November 11, 1974, and was formed to engage in activities promoting the common interest of beekeeping and the general welfare of the honey bee. Currently we have over 200 members that cover Greene and the surrounding counties.
Our main goal is to provide information, education, and service to the area. Some of the functions we offer are basic beekeeping courses which is designed to get a person started in beekeeping. We attend the local fairs and farming functions and provide a place where the general public can ask questions and get information.
Our members often volunteer in the public schools to do presentations for our children. We also provide swarm removal of honey bees to the public usually at no charge.
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What can we help you with?
There are bees on my property
A cluster of honey bees is a swarm, not an emergency. Don’t call an exterminator — a beekeeper will usually collect them free of charge.
Find a swarm catcher →
I want to learn beekeeping
Our year-long beginning beekeeping school runs classroom sessions in the winter and eight hands-on field classes from March through October.
See the 2027 school →
I’d like to join
Membership brings the monthly newsletter, mentors, meetings, field days and the equipment auction. Anyone interested in bees is welcome.
Become a member →
I have a beekeeping question
Answers to the questions we hear most often at fairs, booths and presentations — from getting started to how much work a hive really is.
Beginning beekeeping FAQ →
I’m curious about honey bees
How a colony works, why bees swarm, what they do all winter, and why the honey bee matters to everything growing around you.
Honeybee FAQ →
I need a speaker or a demonstration
Our members present in schools, at fairs and at farming functions across the region, and are glad to talk with your group about bees.
Club services →
Swarm season
Found a swarm? Don’t panic.
It’s that time of the year folks, Swarm Season. You might start hearing about or seeing pictures of bee swarms on social media. There is even a chance you could encounter one yourself! The first thing we recommend is DON’T PANIC!
Bees that are swarming typically have more important things to worry about than you, and as long as they are not threatened will not retaliate. Contact anyone you know who is experienced with safely removing bees that will ensure they have a good home to move to.
Do not call an exterminator. Call us at 417-319-1539, or contact a member near you.
2027 Beekeeping School
The area’s only year-long beginning beekeeping school
Twelve classes with hands-on opportunities, guidance on buying bees and equipment, access to experienced mentors, a year of club membership and the Beekeeping Essentials Guide — all for $150.
- Four classroom evenings, January and February 2027
- Eight hands-on field classes, second Saturday March through October
- Limited to 50 people
