Profiles of our members
OBA Secretary OBA Member – 4 years A fun fact or quote: Our beekeeping motto is “Make more bees!” Q: How long have you been a Beekeeper? A: We took a beekeeping apprenticeship course through OBA and became a member after that. We’ve been members for about four years. Q: Describe why you became a (more…)
Nathan Alan OBA President OBA Member – 10 years Q: How long have you been a Beekeeper? A: I’ve been a member for about 10 years. I became a member right after I took a Beekeeping Apprenticeship Course. I remember I got bees the very first year I was a member. Q: Describe why you (more…)
OBA Treasurer. Other positions previously held include: Acting President, Vice President & Speakers Coordinator OBA Member – 18 years (Since 2005!) Fun fact – Bees have the ability to distinguish numbers. Check out this Science News article “Honeybees order numbers from left to right…” from October, 2022. The article informs readers about a study related (more…)
OBA Mentorship Representative OBA Member – 3 years Fun fact – Washington is home to at least 600 species of native bees! Q: How long have you been a Beekeeper? A: 5 years Q: Describe why you became a Beekeeper and your overall beekeeping strategy. A: I wanted a hobby and beekeeping was something to (more…)
