About

The Whidbey Island Beekeepers Association was founded by David Neel. David owns Island Apiaries, which he established in 2008. He first started keeping bees when he was 6 years old and has developed a keen interest in the current troubles that are plaguing bees. He is working to develop strains of bees that can withstand the pressures that varroa and nosema place on a colony. David believes that developing regional strains of bees that are more adapted to their environment is key to overcoming the hardships that today’s honeybees face.

To join

Meetings are open to all and we encourage anyone who is interested in beekeeping to attend.

Membership dues are $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. Attendance to meetings is always free. Paid membership grants access to equipment and books to check out as well as participating in group purchases. Our main purpose is to foster a community of beekeepers here on Whidbey.

To receive e-mail about our meetings and activities, and view photos, files, and links posted by members, join the Whidbees Facebook group clicking the “Like”  button on the Whidbey Island Beekeepers Association Facebook page.

You can send snail mail to: Whidbey Beekeepers Association P.O. Box 866 Freeland, WA 98249

Site design by member Petra Martin.