Beginner Beekeeping Class and Package Installation. Current president Karla DeLong is Mistress of Ceremonies. This meeting will have a slightly different format to accommodate the plethora of info to share:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...