Introduction to Beekeeping
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaIf you've ever been interested in beekeeping but didn't know where to begin, this session is tailor-made for you. Our seasoned beekeeping expert will delve into crucial aspects, including beekeeping...
Dr. Tom Seeley: How a honey bee swarm chooses it home.
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaThe bees in a swarm make their choice of their new dwelling place collectively and democratically. They stake their future on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and...
SPLITS
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaSplits in beekeeping refer to the intentional division of a single hive into multiple colonies, allowing beekeepers to expand their beekeeping operation or prevent swarming. This practice involves carefully separating...
May Madness: Beekeeping Seasonal Management for Peak Honey Production
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaIn May, beekeepers focus on maximizing honey production as nectar flows peak in many regions. They monitor hive health closely, ensuring adequate space for the expanding colony and managing swarming...
“Queen Rearing (with Grafting Demo)” by Aiden Wing
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin us for an enlightening session on Queen Rearing with a focus on grafting techniques, presented by the experienced beekeeper Aiden Wing. This meeting will offer a practical demonstration of...