ABOUT US
Blackwater Beekeepers Association (BBA) is a non-profit organization based in South Carolina. Established in 2012 by local beekeepers, BBA aims to foster interest and provide education in beekeeping. Our membership includes beekeepers of all experience levels, ranging from beginners with a few colonies in their backyard to seasoned beekeepers overseeing over a hundred colonies.
Our Mission includes but is not limited to...
- Educating the public in the value of the Honeybee.
- Assist in establishing and protecting natural habitats that pollinators like Honeybees in semi-urban and rural settings.
- Encouraging individuals of all ages to develop an interest in the art of beekeeping.
- Enhancing the knowledge and skill of all BBA members is crucial for becoming more proficient and a more successful beekeeper in the coastal plain environment.
- Creating educational programs in collaboration with Clemson 4-H, Horry County Schools, and homeschooling groups to teach young people about the importance of pollinators and the Honeybee.
- Work to enhance the networking capabilities of BBA members within our local Association, as well as with regional and state Associations.
Discover the art of beekeeping and have fun with our local beekeeping group.
Monthly meetings are open to the public for anyone interested in learning more about the art of beekeeping, and there is no fee to attend.
To support the development of our public education program, please consider donation here...Donation
"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." Albert Einstein