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 SOUTHERN OREGON BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization committed to education about honeybees and beekeeping and sharing this passion with our community in Southern Oregon's Jackson County and Josephine County. 

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Upcoming events

    • Monday, October 26, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Jackson County Library Medford Oregon at 205 S. Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501


    We are excited to announce that Bob Binnie will be making a special in person appearance here in Southern Oregon.


    Hello beeautiful bee people!

        Never in a million years did we ever think that events would turn out like they did.  What started out as a technical train wreck turned into a true triumph.  As those at our summer bee school can attest to everything went beautifully until our final speaker of the day Bob Binnie.  First we couldn't get his slides to work.  Then the internet went down at the extension.  Everyone was incredibly gracious especially Bob who made the suggestion that he come and offer his presentation on "How and Why You Should Focus on Varroa Resistant Genetics in a Commercial Apiary" to SOBA in person.  Which of course every SOBA member there enthusiastically encouraged. After many phone calls back and forth between Bob and SOBA's Outreach and Education Coordinator Jena Harris, it was confirmed.

        So mark it down on your calendar, invite your beekeeping buddies, and come out and meet this local legend, beekeeping great, and newest honorary lifetime SOBA member Bob Binnie.  Even without the slides his presentation was amazing and inspirational, not just to commercial folks but all beekeepers.  It is not something you are going to want to miss.

    When: October 26th.

    Where: Large Meeting Room at the Medford Library located at:

    205 S. Central Ave., Medford, OR 97501

    Time: Doors open at 5pm. 

    Presentation starts at 5:30.

    This meeting is not sponsored or endorsed by the Library. 

    • Monday, November 02, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR 97502

    5:00pm Building is open, set up displays, merch, library, zoom camera, chairs, pot luck table, attendance table.

    6:00 General meeting begins. We will divide into issue specific groups led by experienced beekeepers who will discuss seasonal concerns.

    7:45pm Business/Board meeting begins.

    All board meetings will immediately follow the general meetings. Members are encouraged to participate.  November topic will be about future meetings, events, and fostering a positive relationship with Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center. 

    8:50-9pm meeting adjourns, clean up & lights out.  



Past events

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Layen's Fall Hive Check and Winter Prep Day
Monday, October 05, 2026 October Membership Meeting
Saturday, September 19, 2026 September Langstroth Hive Check Day
Monday, September 14, 2026 September Monthly Meeting
Saturday, August 08, 2026 Layen's Hive Check Day
Monday, August 03, 2026 August Monthly Meeting
Saturday, August 01, 2026 Langstroth Hive Field Day
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Volunteer at Josephine County Fair
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Volunteer at Jackson County Fair
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Volunteer at the Children's Festival at Britt Gardents
Saturday, July 11, 2026 Layen's Hive Check Day
Monday, July 06, 2026 July Monthly Meeting
Saturday, June 27, 2026 Langstroth Hive Field Day
Saturday, June 06, 2026 Layen's Hive Check Day
Monday, June 01, 2026 June Monthly Meeting
Saturday, May 30, 2026 Langstroth Hive Field Day
Friday, May 22, 2026 Volunteer for Kindergarten Field Trip
Saturday, May 09, 2026 Layen's Hive Check Day
Monday, May 04, 2026 May Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 18, 2026 Layen's Hive Check Day
Tuesday, April 07, 2026 April Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 04, 2026 Langstroth Hive Check Day
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 March Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 03, 2026 February 2026 Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 06, 2026 January 2026 Monthly Meeting
Monday, December 01, 2025 SOBA December Meeting
Monday, November 03, 2025 SOBA Monthly Meeting
Monday, October 06, 2025 SOBA Monthly Meeting
Monday, September 08, 2025 SOBA Monthly Meeting
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Summer Bee School
Monday, August 04, 2025 SOBA Monthly Meeting
Monday, July 07, 2025 SOBA Monthly Meeting

 Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association meets on the first MONDAY of June, July, and August at SOREC at 569 Hanley Road in Central Point, OR 97502. Meetings are on the first MONDAY of June, July, and August at the same location. 

Contact SOBA:

Email:

sobavolunteers35@gmail.com

Mail:

P.O. Box 711

Grants Pass, OR 97528

SOBA is an affiliate of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association 

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