Past Meetings / Events
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June 2026 Monthly Meeting(past event)
The Chili Pepper Institute
113 W. University Ave., Las Cruces NM 88005
11 June 2026 6:30 pm
Join us for our June PDNBKA Monthly Meeting in Las Cruces. We’ll share updates on club activities, upcoming events, summer hive management, and ongoing initiatives within the club.
Special Session Topic:
Russian Scions + Additional Topic (TBA)
Join us for an interesting evening as we explore Russian scions and their role in beekeeping, along with a second short session that will be announced soon.
This meeting will include practical discussion, shared experiences, and ideas that both new and experienced beekeepers will enjoy.
You won’t want to miss this one.
Dinner Before the Meeting
A few of us will likely gather earlier around 5:30 PM nearby at Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant for dinner and introductions before the meeting. Address: 3000 Harrelson St, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Meeting Location
The Chili Pepper Institute, 113 W. University Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005 (Building 158 next to The Chili Pepper Institute)
Please use the back entrance at 500 W. College Ave. if construction is still ongoing on University Ave.
Important Location Update: This is a new Las Cruces meeting location for PDNBKA. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we transition into the new space.
We hope to see you there!
El Paso Bug Fest 2026(past event)
El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano Dr, El Paso TX 79905
16 May 2026 10:00 am
Join us at the El Paso Bug Fest at the El Paso Zoo on
May 16 and 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
PDNBKA will be setting up a booth to share information about honey bees, pollinators, and beekeeping in our region.
Stop by to see our display, ask questions, and connect with local beekeepers.
This is a great family-friendly event for anyone interested in insects, nature, conservation, and the important role pollinators play in our environment.
Location:
El Paso Zoo - 4001 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Volunteers Needed:
We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, breakdown, and talking to attendees about bees and beekeeping.
If you are available to help, please contact us.
May 2026 Meeting(past event)
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!
