ABOUT US
Our goal at Perry County Beekeepers Club is to provide an open and collaborative space where beekeepers can come together to learn and share experiences. We are a community of passionate beekeepers devoted to maintaining the health of honey bees and their ecosystems. Through our meetings, workshops, and events, we aim to provide beekeepers of all levels with the education, resources, and support they need to succeed. Come be a part of our community and let's keep the bees buzzing.
We formed in 2019 as a club and became a 501c3 in 2023
We invite people to come see us at our shows that are listed here on our website to support our organization. The proceeds that we make from the selling of our legally bottled approved and insured honey goes toward the education of the public. We also sell other items you might be interested in. Come talk to our volunteers!
OUR MISSION
The purpose and function of the Perry County Beekeepers Club is the promotion of the interest in honeybees and beekeeping throughout Central Pennsylvania and most particularly in Perry County and the surrounding counties, by such means as:
Encourage and promote best management practices in Beekeeping
Encourage and promote legislation to assist and maintain beekeeping at the local, state and federal level
Encourage and promote the utilization of research-based information
Conduct educational programs to enhance and promote beekeeping
Bee Removal Services
The following members would be interested in bee removal either for free OR for a price. These members are working independently looking for swarms some might be willing to help with yellow jackets or wasp however this is up to their discretion.
Perry County Beekeepers Club has no liability for members Removal
Robert House 717-729-5621
Chuck Kauffman 717-275-2916
(Western Perry County)
Charles McGowan 717-943-8693
Len & Brenda Rutter 717-850-1619
Vikki Atkinson 717-799-1499
Diane Seaman 717-512-9482
Chad Lesher 717-636-3626
Yellow Jackets, Wasp and their nest
ACTIVITIES
Making A Difference
EDUCATION
FELLOWSHIP
EXTRACTION DAY
PROMOTION OF BEEKEEPING
Meetings & Events
Next Meeting -
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April 13, 2025 Meeting
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May 18,2025 Meeting
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May 17, 2025 Spring Park Event
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June 08, 2025 Meeting
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June 12-14, 2025Rendezvous (Shippensburg)
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July 20, 2025 Meeting
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August 5, 2025 Landisburg National Night Out
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August 12-16, 2025 Perry County Fair*
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August 17, 2025 Meeting
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September 13, 2025 Newville Sportsman’s Show
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September 21 , 2025 Meeting
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October 10-12 , 2025 Heritage Days (Blain)
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October 18, 2025 Apple Fest Little Buffalo
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October 19, 2025 Meeting
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February 21. 2026 Beekeeping School
Please note all meetings are held with Bee- Fellowship @ 1:30PM and Meeting at 2PM
Location
Penn State Extension Office
8 S. Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Our Bee yard meetings are held at the Club Bee yard
Location Beside the *dirt lane goes to the bee yard*
Lynn Shaffer Park
2471 Shermans Valley Rd, Elliottsburg, PA 17024
Be sure to bring your bee suit when we are at the Bee yard!
Perry County Beekeepers Club Board
2024-2026
PERRY COUNTY BEEKEEPERS
Price List and Order Forms
Heavenly Honey
Robert House
717-729-5621
Packages and Nucs
rob@heavenlyhoneypa.com or rwhouse1969@hotmail.com 717-729-5621
Martins Bee Supplies
Irvin Martin 717-776-0244
985 Mt. Rock Road, Newville, PA
Walnut Farm Bees
Brian Wentz 717-514-9891
148 Opossum Lake Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
MEMORIAL WALL
R. Scott Lightner
October 6, 1962 - January 2, 2022
Board Advisor / Member 2020 - January 2, 2022
Lisa A. Payne Mickles
September 2 1962 - January 23, Member 2023 - January 23, 2024