Past Meetings / Events
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Intro to Beekeeping Class - 2.5 Hour Session (Class Full - Registration Closed)(past event)
The Mustard Seed Cafe
201 E Sunset Rd, El Paso TX 79922
15 August 2026 9:30 am
This Class is Full. Registrations Closed. Next Class on September - Details TBA
Interested in honey bees, pollinators, or starting beekeeping someday? This beginner-friendly Intro to Beekeeping class is a simple 2.5 hour introduction for people in El Paso, Las Cruces, Southern New Mexico, and Far West Texas who want to learn the basics before taking the next step.
August 2026 Monthly Meeting(past event)
The Chili Pepper Institute
113 W. University Ave., Las Cruces NM 88005
13 August 2026 6:30 pm
Join us for our August PDNBKA Monthly Meeting in Las Cruces. We’ll share updates on club activities, upcoming events, current beekeeping conditions, and ongoing initiatives within the club.
Special Session Topic
Guest Speaker: Craig Noorlander
Craig will share his beekeeping journey across New Mexico, including his experience with packaged bees, queens and nucs, colony management in different parts of the state, and lessons learned through years of hands-on beekeeping.
He will also touch on summer management in Southern New Mexico, bee varieties that perform well in our region, the importance of mentorship, and a few memorable stories from along the way.
Dinner Before the Meeting
A few of us will likely gather earlier around 5ish PM nearby at Pastaggio’s Italian Restaurant for dinner and introductions before the meeting.
Pastaggio’s Italian Restaurant
3000 Harrelson St.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Meeting Location
The Chili Pepper Institute
113 W. University Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
The meeting room is located in 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.
We hope to see you there!
July 2026 Monthly Meeting - Annual Bee Club Potluck(past event)
MaryLou Rasberry
611 Spanish Broom Road, Anthony NM 88021
09 July 2026 6:00 pm
Join us for our July PDNBKA Monthly Meeting and Annual Bee Club Potluck!
This month’s meeting will be a casual summer grill get-together hosted at MaryLou Rasberry’s place. Instead of a regular speaker session, we’ll enjoy food, fellowship, and time to connect with fellow beekeepers.
Date & Time:
Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
MaryLou Rasberry’s
Potluck Details:
Please bring a side dish to share. The club will provide the main dish, condiments, and utensils.
You are also welcome to bring beekeeping equipment to trade, honey samples, or bee-related products you would like to show off.
RSVP:
Please RSVP by emailing info@pdnbeekeepers.org.
Come relax, visit with other members, and see what everyone is buzzing about. We hope to see you there!
