Welcome to the Blackwater Beekeeper Association Website

We serve Horry County along with parts of Georgetown and Marion Counties in South Carolina on the Coastal Plain

We are focused on Pollinators...primarily the Western Honey Bee

You will find great information on this site that will help you understand the value of pollinators and their image on our environment.

This information is updated regularly to provide you with insight on issues related to pollinators and the management of Honey Bee colonies.

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2026

Maybe it time to take another view of how to help our local pollinators by gaining understanding on how to help them

The Honey Bee is our most valuable local pollinator and understanding how to encourage and protect it in an ever changing local environment is beneficial for all residents. You might even consider becoming a keeper of Honey Bees in the process!

Blackwater Beekeepers Association recently offered evaluation seminars for those concerned with pollinator protection and management. We have an opportunity remaining for those who wish to become successful beekeepers.

This course will raise your level of understanding regarding the challenges facing local beekeepers and benefits of becoming a successful beekeeper. It is open to all anyone. You do not have to be a member of Blackwater Beekeeper Association.

The course below is only happening this spring and will not be repeated this year.

SCBA Certified Beekeeping Course - Basics into the Art of Beekeeping Tuesday February 4, 2026 $80 registration Conway, SC

ALL seminars and the course have limited seating.

As special events (birthdays, Valentine's Day) occur in your family consider giving a gift of education to someone in your family interested in learning about our most common pollinator. Seminars and courses make a great gift for a student or friend.