For New Beekeepers:

Starting your beekeeping journey can be both thrilling and overwhelming. This program pairs you with a friendly, experienced ECBS member who can help guide you through the seasons — from setup to inspections, and everything in between.

As a mentee, you’ll get:

  • Seasonal support and hands-on advice

  • Help with common challenges like pests, feeding, swarming, and winter prep

  • A safe space to ask questions and grow your confidence

  • Encouragement to someday become a mentor yourself!

For Experienced Beekeepers:

If you’ve been keeping bees for 3+ years, we encourage you to share your wisdom. You don’t have to be an expert — just a willing guide. This is a chance to give back, deepen your connection to the club, and help shape the next generation of beekeepers.

How to Join

We’ve made it easy to sign up with a quick Google Form:

New Beekeepers / Mentees — Sign up here ->: Mentee Application

Experienced Beekeepers / Mentors — Sign up here ->:Mentor Application

Program Requirements:

Mentees must:

  • Be active, dues-paid ECBS members

  • Attend at least 4 ECBS meetings per year (in person or via Zoom)

  • Have completed a beginner beekeeping course that satisfies the NJ state requirement (online or through ECBS)

  • Be ready to learn — and to give back in the future!

Mentors must:

  • Be active ECBS members

  • Have 3+ years of beekeeping experience

Commit to occasional seasonal check-ins and guidance

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to the Mentorship Committee:
Jean, Frank, Lisa T., and Ivan - ecbs.mentors@gmail.com

Let’s keep beekeeping thriving — together.

Warmly, 

The ECBS Mentorship Committee