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Southern Arizona Beekeepers Association
Promoting beekeeping as a hobby or livelihood, and stimulating the public’s interest in the importance of honey bees.
We are a beekeepers' association dedicated to promoting the importance of bees and beekeeping in Southern Arizona. Our focus is on supporting the local beekeeping community and ensuring the health and well-being of our honey bees.
Monthly Meeting
SAZBA May Meeting
Cultivars that will benefit our pollinators during a dearth
Chris Shipley of Civano Nursery
May 13, 2025, 6 PM
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Everybody is welcome to join! You do not have to be a member to attend.
American Legion Hall,
330 W. Franklin Street,
Tucson, AZ
Second Tuesday of each month, 6-8 PM.
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SAZBA June Meeting
Honey Extraction
June 10, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA July Meeting
Wax Wraps
July 8, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA August Meeting
Lotions/Salves
August 12, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA September Meeting
September 9, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA October Meeting
Winter Preparation
October 14, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA November Meeting​​
Pollination and Drought Condition Effects on Plants
Jacqueline Soule
November 11, 2025, 6 PM
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SAZBA Holiday Potluck
December, 2025, 6 PM
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Honey Bee Removal
Have you come across a swarm of bees? Have a hive within a structure?
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Monica King
520-240-0532
Text Monica a picture of the hive. Also, include the nearest major crossroads and when you first notice the hive.
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Thunderbird Apiaries
Alan Hillhouse
208-794-9229
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​American Bee Control
520-780-1831
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Local Nucs
Monica King
520-240-0532
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Thunderbird Apiaries
Alan Hillhouse
208-794-9229
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Wagon Wheel Ranch
of Arizona
520-780-1667
I'm Beatrice
Hi there, kids! I'm Beatrice, the cheerful spokesbee for the Southern Arizona Beekeepers Association. Ask your parents to print my PDF so you can add your colorful touch!
Our Mission
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Our goals are to teach and encourage better methods among the beekeepers of Southern Arizona (Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz), to promote cooperation and sharing, to reach a common understanding regarding our problems and their solutions, and to stimulate the interest of the general public in the advantages and benefits of beekeeping.
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We encourage the study and research in Apiculture with an eye towards better methodology, increased production, public safety and improved marketing.
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We participate in outreach activities including special events and visiting schools to teach and inform the general public relating to honey bees and the beekeeping industry.
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If you have any questions about what we do, our mission or just general beekeeping questions, please reach out.
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Coffee and Beekeeping
April meeting TBA
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Kettle Restaurant,
748 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, AZ. 85713
​​​Our monthly Coffee and Beekeeping meeting is an informal gathering of SAZBA members and friends on the last weekend of the month to talk about beekeeping, ask questions, and get to know other beekeepers. There is no agenda, just fellowship and a chance to share information.
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Community Outreach
The Southern Arizona Beekeepers Association participates in outreach activities including special events and visiting schools to teach and inform the general public relating to honey bees and the beekeeping industry. If you are a community organizer or teacher and are interested in having SAZBA talk to your group or do a presentation please contact us.
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Local Workshops/Classes
Upcoming Events
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​Pima County Fair
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Pima County Fair Ground
April 17-27, 2025​​
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Local Honey
Monica King
520-240-0532
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Thunderbird Apiaries
Alan Hillhouse
208-794-9229
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Wagon Wheel Ranch
of Arizona
520-780-1667
Flowers
Looking to create a stunning garden that attracts bees? Dive into this vibrant gallery and discover the perfect flowers they'll adore!
2025 Officers and Team
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President: Will Fitz
Vice President: Carl Hilber
Secretary: Christine Stockwell
Treasurer: Edita Smrcinova
Board of Directors:
Michael Shipman
Liza Smith
Monica King
Manager: Monica King
Technology Advisor and Webmaster: Michael Shipman​
Sergeant at Arms: Susan McClintock
Podcast and YouTube Producer: Patrick Cavanaugh
Pima County Fair Coordinators: Dave and Susan McClintock
2024 In Review
Educating the public about the importance of pollinators, beekeeping, and safety around bees is a core principle of our association. Therefore, SAZBA members look for opportunities to interact with the public.
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In the past year we participated in the following Community Outreach Programs:
7 STEM functions at Tucson area schools
Booths at the Tucson Organic Gardner’s Spring and Fall events
4 apiary visits
A booth at the Pima County Fair (10 days)
A booth at the University of Arizona Master Gardner’s event
A booth at the University of Arizona Festival of Books (2 days)
Sierra Vista book club event
Speaking event at Splendido.
Monthly Coffee and Beekeeping
We estimate SAZBA made contact with over 7251 individuals during these events!
In addition these numbers indicate some of the visits to our webpage:
Homepage 4331
Bee removal 3579
Meetings 929
Nucs - for sale directory 712
Resources 640
About SAZBA 633
This month meeting 539
Local honey 529
