Gulf Coast Beekeepers Association
Gulf Coast Beekeepers Association
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🐝 Our Mission
🐝 Our Mission
At Gulf Coast Beekeepers, our mission is simple and regional:
🌴 Provide local support and mentorship to beekeepers in Lee and Charlotte counties
Beekeeping in Southwest Florida is year-round and climate-specific.
We exist to strengthen local knowledge and peer support within our own community.
🌼 Encourage and educate new beekeepers
Starting with bees can feel overwhelming. We aim to create a welcoming environment where beginners can learn foundational principles and build confidence.
🍯 Educate the public about honey bees and responsible beekeeping
Healthy pollinators benefit everyone. We promote awareness of honey bees, their role in agriculture, and responsible hive management throughout the Gulf Coast region of Florida.
Local focus. Regional knowledge. Community responsibility. 🐝
Welcome to Gulf Coast Beekeepers
Welcome to Gulf Coast Beekeepers
Serving Lee and Charlotte counties, Florida
Serving Lee and Charlotte counties, Florida
Beekeeping along Florida’s Gulf Coast is unique.
Long seasons. Active colonies year-round. Constant learning.
Gulf Coast Beekeepers is a local association created to bring beekeepers together — to learn, to share, and to support responsible hive management in Southwest Florida.
Whether you are just getting started or have managed colonies for years, you are welcome here!
What We Offer
What We Offer
Our focus is education and connection within Lee and Charlotte counties.
Monthly educational meetings with practical and pertinent beekeeping information
Florida-specific topics for year round beekeeping with practical hive management
Updates on seasonal nectar flows and forage planning
Varroa and pest management discussions with real-world troubleshooting
Swarm control & removals
Networking with local beekeepers - all skill levels welsomed
Our focus is education and connection within Lee and Charlotte counties. Whether you have one hive or twenty or over hundred, this is where you sharpen your skills. Come ask your questions!
New to Beekeeping in Florida??
New to Beekeeping in Florida??
Why Join a Local Association?
Why Join a Local Association?
Beekeeping advice varies by region.
What works in northern climates often does not apply here - from equipment to management.
Connecting with local beekeepers helps you:
Better understand seasonal timing for swarm control and hive management
Anticipate regional challenges - from weather to pest pressure
Stay informed on local conditions for our various honey flows
Build relationships within the beekeeping community
Where & When are the Meetings?
Where & When are the Meetings?
Charlotte County
Charlotte County
1st SATURDAY each month
2:00-4;00pm
1100 Centennial Blvd, Pt Charlotte
Lee County
Lee County
3rd TUESDAY each month
7:00-9:00pm
4160 Old Burnt Store Rd N, Cape Coral
Not a member yet?
Not a member yet?
Need to Renew?
Need to Renew?
Join GCBA Today
Join GCBA Today
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices for each month along with any relevant supplemental information and how-to's
What's Blooming | NEW
What's Blooming | NEW
Photos & Plant Profiles each month for local nectar & pollen sources
Private Facebook Group
Private Facebook Group
Post pics of your hive and questions for personalized mentoring to assist / troubleshoot any issues that arise at your hives in between meetings, so you are never left alone when you need help.
Educational articles and bee-related postings of public interest
Postings of UF’s Bee Lab Research and Events
Interesting articles and materials from the meetings posted
Networking with other local beekeepers in a safe space
Annual Holiday Party
Annual Holiday Party
Potluck
Raffle with lots of bee-related prizes
Grand prize a complete 10-frame hive with frames & foundation
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
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