The Hays County Beekeepers Association opened a store at 12919 Nutty Brown Road, Austin, in mid-January.

According to Nathalie Biggie, the owner of the Bee Mindful school in Austin and one of the new store’s operators, the HCBA Beekeeping Store has a selection of beekeeping equipment and honey bees, while also offering bee advice and help with applying for bee-related agricultural exemptions. The store also has local honey and beeswax products, such as candles, for sale.

The store is currently not open for in-person shopping, but orders can be placed online, and products can be picked up on-site. Beekeeping events and workshops will be scheduled at the site in the future. 512-699-0605. www.hayscountybeekeepers.com/store