Welcome


The CJBA is a branch of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association whose focus is to promote beekeeping throughout the state.  The CJBA serves Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington counties.


Our mission is to:

  • Promote and support all aspects of beekeeping in Central Jersey
  • Educate the general public about the benefits and importance of beekeeping
  • Dispel myths and misinformation concerning the honey bee
  • Promote the honey bee and the beekeeping industry
  • Provide resources and communication to the beekeeping community


To learn more or if interested in becoming a member, we welcome you to join us at our General Membership Meetings, check the calendar for the next meeting.  You may also contact us at anytime, check the Contact page for more details.



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General Meeting


Friday September 20, 2024
6:30 pm - Networking and light fair
7:00 pm - Meeting Start

Speaker: Dave Elkner - “Infusing flavors into your honey”

Location:
Beech Room in the Thompson Park Mansion (which is the Visitor Center) located at 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ

After entering the Thompson Park Main Entrance, go through the Crosswalk and turn right into the Mansion Parking Lot. Enter through the front of the building and the Beech Room is on the right.

Click for map

Hive Location Help


    Check out this Beescape Map Tool to see how good of a fit a location is for bees.

Swarm / Honey Bee Removal


If you need a honey bee swarm removed, look HERE for someone near you that can assist.

Honey Bee Swarm hanging on a branch, click the picture to find someone to remove them.
Yellow Jacket Nest, call an exterminator to remove.



Beekeepers Register Your Beeyards


Beekeepers need to register their beeyards annually to remain compliant with the regulations and to receive NJDA support.


Click here to register or renew your beeyard information

We Need Your Help


To help keep this site up-to-date and informative, please send us any content about beekeeping you think would benefit our members.


Click here to email us your suggestions, content and links.

CJBA Honey Extractors


CJBA has 2 extractors available for members to use at no charge.  Due to the high demand for use of the extractors there is a ONE WEEK LIMIT use of them. Extractors must be returned cleaned and in working order.

To borrow one, please make arrangements with the extractor manager closer to you.  Pick-up and drop-off dates and times will be based on availablility of the equipment and the manager.


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