Central Ohio Beekeepers Association

COBA Schedule through July 2026

Wed., Apr 22 6 First Year Bee Yard – First inspection of Hives. Demonstrate inspection, then inspect hives, release Queen if needed, feed. Topic: Hive set-up configurations.

Thurs., Apr 23 6:30 ScottsLawn Apiary

Sat., Apr 25 10 Rich Herman Workshop, Build Frames

Sun., Apr 26 10 Easton Apiary

Tues., Apr 28 6 Franklin Park Apiary, 1777 E. Broad St.

Tues., Apr 28 6 First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives, feed. Demo inspection. Hive Inspection – what to look for, when to add the next box. Inspect and feed. Topic: Types of Bees, Advantages and Disadvantages.

Wed,. Apr 29 6p Easton Apiary – vets and COBA members, flora and forage discussions

Thurs., Apr 30 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., May 2 9a-11a Pancake Breakfast and Plant Swap, 501 E. Broad Street, 43215 (Broad Street United Methodist Church)

Wed., May 6 6p First Year Bee Yard ~~– I~~nspect hives, feed. Mint Day - Topic: Gale Martin of Natives In Harmony to talk about bee plants. Plants available for sale.

Thurs., May 7 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., May 9 8am Worthington on the Green, Worthington

Mon., May 11 7p COBA Board meeting via Zoom

Tues. May 12 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., May 13 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives, feed. Topic: What to expect from

Bee Inspector

Thurs., May 14 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., May 16 10am Easton Apiary

Tues., May 19 6p First Year Bee Yard

Wed., May 20 6:30p-9p General Meeting

Thurs., May 21 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Tues., May 26 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., May 27 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Swarming prevention, capturing swarms,

tools to capture

Thurs., May 28 6:30pm Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sun., May 31 10a Easton Apiary

Wed., June 3 6p Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic:

Thurs., June 4 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Mon., June 8 7p COBA Board Meeting via Zoom

Tues., May 9 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., June 10 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Mites

Thurs., June 11 6:30 pScotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., June 13 10a Easton Apiary

Mon., June 15 8pm Rich Herman/ Honey Extraction workshop

Wed., June 17 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Ventilation

Thurs., June 18 Last day to register for the Ohio State Fair Honey Competition

Thurs., June 18 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., June 20 Pollinator Palooza, Franklin Park Conservatory

Tues., June 23 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., June 24 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives.

Thurs., June 25 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., June 27, 12 noon COBA Picnic, Shadblow Shelter at Blendon Woods Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Road 43081

Sun., June 28 10a Easton Apiary

Wed., July 1 Last day to register for the Franklin County Fair Honey Competition

Wed., July 1 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Open topic

Thurs., July 2 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Tues., July 7 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., July 8 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Varroa Day

Thurs., July 9 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sat., July 11 10a Easton Apiary

Wed., July 15 6p First Year Bee Yard

Thurs., July 16 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Mon., July 20 10a Franklin County Fair opens

Tues., July 21 6p Honey Judging at Franklin County Fair, entries to be delivered between 4p & 6p

Tues., July 21 6p Franklin Park Apiary

Wed., July 22 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Diseases and Treatment

Thurs., July 23 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

Sun., July 26 10a Easton Apiary

Sun., July 26 6p Franklin County Fair ends

Mon., July 27 4-6p Pick up Honey entries from Franklin County Fair

Wed., July 29 Ohio State Fair begins

Wed., July 29 6p First Year Bee Yard – Inspect hives. Topic: Winter Preparation

Thurs., July 30 6:30p Scotts Lawn Apiary

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. Call Claudia at 330 353-2315 for more information.

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 coordinates the OSU 1st Year Bee Yard and can be contacted at: 567 242-8958.

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Annual Campaign

2026 Annual Campaign

The 2025 Central Ohio Beekeepers Charitable Foundation Annual Fundraising Campaign to support the Youth Scholarship program and Veterans’ Beekeeping School raised $6,500.

In 2024 and 2025, The Foundation sponsored 10 Youth and 36 Veterans’ scholarships, thanks to generous donors, like you.

In 2026, COBA will support 10 youth Scholars and 25 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 same equipment and membership, 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, Treasurer

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

COBA Monthly Newsletters

COBA Schedule through July 2026

Complete 2026 Beeyard Schedules

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Charitable Foundation

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 Annual Campaign

2026 Annual Campaign

November 7, 2026 Turkey Shoot Information

We are Beekeepers helping other beekeepers

COBA Monthly Newsletters

COBA Schedule through July 2026

Complete 2026 Beeyard Schedules

Central Ohio Beekeepers Association Charitable Foundation

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 Annual Campaign

2026 Annual Campaign

November 7, 2026 Turkey Shoot Information

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