Central Ohio Beekeepers Association

We are Beekeepers helping other beekeepers

Next General Meeting

September 17, 7pm, Franklin Park Viridian Room

Dr. Thomas Seeley presenting

Upcoming schedule of events (complete schedule download is below)

Thurs., Sept. 4 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary, 14380 ScottsLawn Rd. 43040

Thurs., Sept. 4 6:00p Lithopolis HoneyFest Setup

Fri., Sept 5, 3p-7p Lithopolis HoneyFest,

Sat., Sept. 6, 10a-7p Lithopolis HoneyFest

Wed., Sept 10 6 -OSU First Year

Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Winter feeds, storing frames and supers

Thurs., Sept 11 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., Sept. 13 10a Easton Apiary, 3850 Stelzer Road, 43219

Tues., Sept. 16 6p OSU First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Review prep for winter, winter feed. Last day to pick up sold hives.

Note: Hives do not leave at night. They may be closed up in the evening and then moved the next day. Possible combinations are: close Wednesday evening, move Thursday. Or close Friday evening, move Saturday. Help is available as well as the use of the two-person hive mover.

Wed., Sept. 17 6:30-9 COBA Monthly Meeting, 1777 E. Broad St., 43205

Thurs., Sept. 18 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Wed., Sept 24 6p OSU Bee Yard – last meeting, set up for winter, all hives are gone

Thurs., Sept. 25 6:30-8:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sun., Sept. 28 10a Easton Apiary

Sat., Oct. 4 8a Worthington Farm Market

Sat., Oct. 11 10a Easton Apiary, 3850 Stelzer Road, 43219

Sat., Oct. 15 6:30-9

COBA Monthly Meeting, Election of Officers, Membership Appreciation. Franklin Park

Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St. 43205

Sun., Oct. 26 10a Easton Apiary

Sat., Nov. 1 10a Bee Foundation Turkey Shoot

Wed., Nov. 19 6p Awards Banquet, Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 South Jefferson Avenue, Plain City 43064

November 1, 2025 Turkey Shoot Information

Saturday November 1, 2025 5at 10:00am COBA Charitable Foundation will be holding a Turkey Shoot at Cardinal Shooting Center. There will be your choice of a 50 clay-bird sporting clays course or 50 clay-bird 5-Stand course. We've added prizes for the top 3 shooters on each course to win a Thanksgiving turkey. Use this link to sign up.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZR8ZZ4ULXAZ3N

Entry fee is $50.

Click on the link below to download the flyer. Thanks to Shane Harlor from VBS Cohort 3 for designing the new 2025 Turkey Shoot Flyer.

honey bees for life

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

COBA is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(5) in the State of Ohio and is dedicated to promoting bees and beekeeping in Central Ohio.

We provide educational opportunities throughout the year at our monthly meetings, which are held on the 3rd Wednesday of most months at the Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH. 43205

Education

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

We offer our Bee Schools in February and March (4 consecutive Wednesdays for 2 hours each meeting), or two Saturday classes (8 hours). We give you information about beekeeping, physiology of bees, behavior, health concerns, and other topics to provide information about beekeeping.

Hands-on Learning

The OSU 1st Year Bee Yard is where new beekeepers are given hands on experience. We install new packages of bees into new equipment and over the summer we inspect the hives. New beekeepers can ask questions of the mentors at the bee yard. Joe Wince and Mike Michalski coordinate the OSU 1st Year Bee Yard and can be contacted at: 567 242-8958 or 740 507-3830.

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Annual Campaign

2025 Annual Campaign

The 2024 Central Ohio Beekeepers Charitable Foundation Annual Fundraising Campaign to support the Youth Scholarship program and Veterans’ Beekeeping School.

raised $6,500.

In 2023 and 2024, The Foundation sponsored 10 Youth and 36 Veterans’ scholarships, thanks to generous donors, like you.

In 2025, COBA will support 7 youth Scholars and 20 Veterans.

Youth Scholarships include: bee school for the student and a parent, a 2-year Family membership, a complete hive and a package of bees, safety equipment, mentoring, making 2 presentations at COBA meetings, and dinner and recognition at the Awards Banquet.

Veterans’ Scholarships include the above, plus Vets-only bee school, 2 years of mentoring, and diverse opportunities for engagement and leadership in the beekeeping community.

Bee-ing part of COBA has made a huge impact on the lives and outlooks of our Scholarship recipients. In addition to learning about beekeeping,

Ø they have made life-long friendships,

Ø won blue ribbons,

Ø bonded with family members in new ways, and

Ø changed their outlook regarding the environment.

You can still help us continue this important work.

Can you send a donation for $100, $50, $25 , or any amount today to support these scholarship programs?

To mail your donation, send a check made payable to Central Ohio Beekeepers Charitable Foundation to:

Ms. Winnie Williams

5672 Payton Way

Columbus OH 43235

All donations are tax-deductible and appreciated. Donors at $100 will receive a bee-utiful premium gift.

For those of you who are able, please consider donating at one of the Sponsor levels: Charter level - $5,000; Treaty level - $2,000; Queen level - $1,000; or Colony level, $500. Our Sponsors will be recognized on the Foundation’s website, brochures, and banner.

The community of COBA is strong and vibrant. With your generous support, The Foundation will reach its goal so that together, we can provide ongoing opportunities for Youth and Military Veterans.

Click Here to Donate

We are Beekeepers helping other beekeepers

Upcoming schedule of events (complete schedule download is below)

Complete 2025 COBA Schedule Download -

November 1, 2025 Turkey Shoot Information

honey bees for life

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

Education

Hands-on Learning

Our Story

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on Learning

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Charitable Foundation