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...

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