Marja will be talking about swarms: Swarm Capturing: what I learned from Honey Bee Democracy by Tom Seeley What triggers a colony to swarm? How do those "deserters" find and choose their new home?

After the usual first-half banter, Bodo Langen will be our speaker. Bodo has been keeping bees off and on for about 40 years. He will discuss his personal journey and how he has incorporated various philosophies, spiritual perspectives, and methods in his alternative approach to living with bees. The healing aspect of a honey bee … Continue reading Guild Meeting →

Karla Delong will be addressing drought related hive maintenance issues. Karla has asked for you to bring your questions and issues for group discussion. If you have questions, are looking for a mentor, etc, come early to chat with other guild members.

Karla Delong along with Sherri Goodman and Peter Cornelius will be addressing Autumnal Hive Preparation: IMP (Integrated Pest Management) aimed at mite treatment pests (yellow jackets, ants, robbers) hive prep for winter (YES, now is the season!) including honey needs, fall/winter feeding, and right-sizing

Native plants and pollinators Deanna Giuliano from the California Native Plants Society will talk to us about native plants for pollinators. She'll also discuss native bees and wasps.

Peter Cornelius will be hosting the meeting and talking about winter hive management. If you have questions, are looking for a mentor, etc, come early to chat with other guild members. Please, respect the El Rio residents: Do not park inside the park, please park outside the mobile home park and upon leaving (with all … Continue reading Guild Meeting →

Penny Cotter and Bodo Langen will be presenting on non-honey hive products such as salves and tinctures and Karla DeLong will give a review of mead making.

“White-Bee” beekeeping equipment swap meet / honey and mead party

This will be the first Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild Gathering of 2017. Karla Delong is stepping down as Mistress of Ceremonies after a three year run - we are very grateful for her dedication, knowledge, and energy. We are happy to announce that Emily Bondor and Peter Cornelius have agreed to be co-presidents for the year … Continue reading February 2017 Bee Guild Meeting →

🐝    6:30 to 7  Q & A - we encourage folks to ask questions and address issues with their colonies (esp new beekeepers)  Also TBH issues discussed. 🐝    7:00 What to Expect This Month:  What's going on in the apiary and what to watch for in the coming month as the rain is upon … Continue reading March 2017 Guild Meeting →