South Carolina's beekeeping community
Find your local
beekeeping community.
Good beekeeping grows through shared experience. Meet nearby beekeepers, learn together, and find support for your next season in the apiary.
01Local knowledge
02Hands-on learning
03Beekeeping friendships
SC Local Associations
The best way to get to know other beekeepers in your area and to increase your knowledge about beekeeping, is to get involved in a local beekeeper association. Local associations sponsor a monthly meeting, open-hive sessions, educational events, and guest speakers.
Most Associations meet monthly and serve their local area. Many choose to affiliate with the South Carolina Beekeepers Association which is a state organization governed by a Board of Directors that meet regularly to make decisions that guide SCBA forward in beekeeping and honey bee education. Current year affiliated clubs are designated below.
Mission
Beginner Beekeeping Classes are being scheduled around the state. Look below for a club near you to sign up for a class. Classes can begin as early as January to Late March with a few club offering classes in the fall. Each beginning course will be on average 12-18 hours of instructions by qualified instructors. The beginner beekeeping class will teach you everything that you need to know for the first year. We recommend that you request a mentor to help guide you each month. At the end of your first year of beekeeping, you will be eligible to test for SC State Certification in Beekeeping from the SC Master Beekeeper Program.
Find a club near you
Explore the map and select a marker to see a local association. You can also browse the club directory below.
Open the map in a new window ↗Browse local associations
Select a club for its meeting and contact information. Confirm current details with the club before your visit.
New to beekeeping?
Start with a class.
Grow with a mentor.
Local associations offer beginner classes, meetings, open-hive sessions, and guest speakers. Ask a nearby club about its next class and opportunities to connect with a mentor.
Beginning courses typically provide 12–18 hours of instruction. Many are offered from January through March, with some clubs offering fall classes. A local mentor can help you put that knowledge into practice throughout your first year.
Explore the Master Beekeeper Program →For local associations
Strengthen the statewide community.
Connect your club with SCBA through local association affiliation.