[indypartridge]

Hello and Welcome,

I'm sure you'll find this forum to be a good place to learn more about bees and beekeeping.

I was also just looking online a few minutes ago to find a local organization and a way to contact a beekeeper to actually talk to (as in phone conversation)...

Didja find any?

If not, here's a few links that may be helpful...
New York clubs:
http://www.masterbeekeeper.org/resources/beegroups.htm
Connecticut clubs:
http://www.ctbees.com/
http://www.backyardbeekeepers.com/