Beekeeping in Nevada

Whether you are in northern or southern Nevada, we can assist you on your beekeeping journey

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Northern nevada beekeeping clubs and resources

Several active beekeeping clubs serve northern Nevada -  all offering meetings, education and community support for beekeepers.

Douglas County Bee & Pollinator Club

  • Location: Extension's Douglas County Office
  • Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Focus: Educational apiary, hands-on classes and pollinator support.

Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada

  • Location: Adams Hub for Innovation, 111 W. Proctor St., Suite 177, Carson City, NV 89703
  • Meetings: First Saturday of each month (except December) at 10 a.m.
  • Focus: Community beekeeping, swarm management and local bee news.

Mason Valley Beekeepers

  • Location: Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St., Yerington, NV 89447
  • Meetings: First Tuesday of each month from February through October at 7 p.m.
  • Focus: Honey production, community beekeeping and advocacy for a bee friendly Nevada.

Northern Nevada Beekeepers Association

  • Location: 561 Keystone Avenue, Suite 333, Reno, NV 89503
  • Meetings: Monthly; open to hobbyists, commercial beekeepers and beginners
  • Focus: Responsible beekeeping, apiculture education and community outreach.

Southern nevada beekeeping clubs and resources

There are local and Extension-supported beekeeping clubs in southern Nevada.

Research Center & Demonstration Orchards

  • Location: 4600 Horse Drive, North Las Vegas, NV, 89131
  • Meetings: Monthly; open to hobbyists, commercial beekeepers and beginners
  • Focus: Responsible beekeeping, apiculture education and community outreach.
  • Contact:  LVResearchCenter@unr.edu

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