Frequently Asked Questions

Our honey is available at select local locations throughout the year. Follow the Lewes Beekeeping Club on Facebook for updates on where you can purchase a jar.

Lewes Beekeeping Club maintains four apiaries in the Lewes/Milton area. Three are on private property, and one is at the Marine Campus of the University of Delaware in Lewes. A club member hosts an apiary at his farm off Route 9 in Lewes; and the remaining two are on a 40-acre privately owned site in Milton.

No, we do not. Although honey bees are relatively docile, each apiary can host more than 200,000 bees at any one time, depending on the time of year. If someone expresses interest in becoming a member and would like to see one of our apiaries, we can arrange a private tour and provide protective gear. Anyone who visits our hives will be required to sign a waiver.

As a small, volunteer-run organization, we're unable to accommodate every request. Please visit our Invite a Beekeeper page to submit an inquiry, and we'll let you know if we're able to participate.

We meet on the second Monday of each month from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Senators clubhouse in Lewes. Visitors are always welcome! If you're interested in learning more about our club, honeybees, or beekeeping, we encourage you to join us for a meeting.

There are plenty of simple ways to help bees and other pollinators thrive! Plant native flowers, trees, and shrubs, avoid using pesticides, and create welcoming spaces for pollinators in your own backyard. Even small changes can make a difference.

Visit our Pollinator Gardening page for helpful tips and ideas to get started.