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Bellingham WA, USA is a Bee City!

Did you know in 2020, the Bellingham City Council and Mayor adopted a resolution designating Bellingham a Bee City USA. As a Bee City USA, the City of Bellingham is committed to protecting and expanding pollinator habitat and implementing a bee-safe integrated pest management (IPM) plan on all public spaces. Click here for more information: Bellingham is a Bee City!

Bellingham Municiple Code: Bee Law

If you are going to keep bees in Bellingham, WA, you should be knowledgeable regarding regulation 7.12.060. Keeping animals in the city – General regulations. Click here to read Bellingham regulations regarding keeping bees in Bellingham WA, USA.

Kevin Trepanier – Sweet-T-s Bees

Located in Bellingham, WA. He is your source for all your beekeeping needs. He proudly supplies high quality equipment and carry a large variety of product. E-mail it to s[email protected] or text me at (509)750-5100.

Washington State Department of Agriculture

All beekeepers, backyard or for a business, need to register their hives each year. Be sure to check out other Washington State requirements pertaining to keeping bees in Washington state. Click here for information.

Washington State Beekeepers Association

“Washington State Beekeepers Association serves hobbyist and professional Beekeepers in Washington State. Our mission is to help local beekeeping organizations, assist the agricultural community, promote beekeeping and bee products and more.” For more information click here.

Washington Native Plant Society – Koma Kulshan Chapter

“Members of the Washington Native Plant Society share a common interest in Washington’s unique and diverse flora.” The Koma Kulshan Chapter is the Whatcom County chapter of this statewide organization: Washington Native Plant Society. This group publishes a quarterly newsletter with field trip and meeting program descriptions.

Washington State University Honey Bees + Pollinator Program

“The WSU Honeybees + Pollinators Program is a cornerstone of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) dedicated to fostering resilient ecosystems in Washington and beyond.” For more information click here.