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Events & Meetings

Summary: Stay up-to-date with upcoming beekeeping events, monthly meetings, and community outreach programs hosted by the Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association. Join us to learn and connect!

Events & Meetings

Events & Meetings

The Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM, either in Las Cruces, New Mexico, or El Paso, Texas. Below is the schedule and locations for the meetings. Visitors and new beekeepers are always welcome!

El Paso, Texas Meetings

Held at The Mustard Seed Cafe, 201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX 79922, during the following months:

January, March, May, July, September, November
Las Cruces, New Mexico Meetings

Held at The Game Sports Bar & Grill, 2605 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Note: This is our new meeting location. Santa Fe Grill has closed, and we are trying this venue moving forward.

during the following months:

February, April, June, August, October, December

Feel free to join us at 5:00 PM for a pre-meeting dinner. For El Paso meetings, the dinner is held at Ardovino's Pizza on Sunset Rd. 

Please remember to update your membership by paying your annual dues.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

May 2026 Meeting

The Mustard Seed Cafe

201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922
14 May 2026 6:30 pm

Join us for our May PDNBKA Monthly Meeting. We’ll share updates on club activities, upcoming events, and ongoing initiatives within the club.


Special Session

Thermal Dynamics in the Hive
Presented by Michael Malton – Texas Bee Haus

Michael Malton is a South Texas beekeeper and the owner of Texas Bee Haus. He focuses on practical, real-world beekeeping and uses a mix of hands-on experience and data to better understand what’s happening inside the hive, especially in the extreme Texas climate.

In this session, we’ll break down how bees heat and cool the hive, why certain temperature ranges are critical, and what happens when conditions get too hot or too cold. We’ll cover brood temperature, clustering, airflow, humidity, and how hive design plays a role. Michael will also share practical, science-backed tips you can apply right away to help your colonies handle Texas weather.

Dinner Before the Meeting

A few of us will be meeting for dinner around 5:00 PM at Ardovino’s Pizza, located nearby. Feel free to join if you’d like to come early and connect with other members.

Meeting Location

Mustard Seed Café
201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso, TX
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The café is normally closed during this time. We are borrowing the space for our bee club meeting. If the door is locked, please knock or wait for us to open around 6:15 PM.

We hope to see you there!

Past Meetings / Events

Showing past 3 meetings (if any)

Booth - Las Cruces Water Festival 2026(past event)

Young Park

850 S Walnut St., Las Cruces NM 88001
29 April 2026 9:00 am

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
(Morning session – school event)

Location: Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St., Las Cruces, NM

Join us at the Las Cruces Water Festival at Young Park. Visit the PDNBKA booth to learn about honey bees, pollination, and the importance of water for pollinators in our desert environment.

This is a fun, interactive community event focused on conservation and natural resources. Stop by to explore our display, ask questions, and connect with local beekeepers.

Volunteers Needed: We’re looking for a few volunteers to help with setup, breakdown, and talking to attendees about bees. If you’re interested in helping out, please reach out — we’d love to have you join us.

Booth - El Paso Science Festival 2026(past event)

El Paso Convention Center

1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso TX 79901
18 April 2026 10:00 am

Join us at the El Paso Science Festival 2026 at the El Paso Convention Center. Visit the PDNBKA booth to learn about honey bees, pollination, and beekeeping. Stop by to see our display, ask questions, and connect with local beekeepers.

April 18 and 19th - 10AM to 530PM

April 2026 Monthly Meeting(past event)

The Game Sports Bar & Grill

2605 S Espina St., Las Cruces NM 88001
09 April 2026 6:30 pm


Session Topics: Native Bees & Pollination

This meeting will feature a focused session on native bees and their role in pollination, including how they differ from honey bees in behavior, habitat, and impact.

If time permits, we will also cover honey extraction methods and experiences, sharing practical approaches and insights.

We’ll also share updates on upcoming events.

We'll be there early: Join us at 5:30 PM for dinner and introductions before the meeting.


Location

The Game Sports Bar & Grill, 2605 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Note: We will be meeting on the patio area for this session.

Important Location Update: This continues to be our Las Cruces meeting location as we evaluate the space for future meetings.


Did you know?

The more time you spend observing bees, the more you realize how much is happening that we don’t immediately see..


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