Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild

Join the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild for an essential spring workshop led by expert beekeeper Emily Bondor. As we enter swarm season, learn the crucial techniques of walk-away splits and … Continue reading Bee Reproduction Workshop: Mastering Walk-Away Splits & Swarm Prevention →

Join experienced beekeepers Penny and Debbie for a hands-on demonstration of how to properly install package bees into a new hive. This essential workshop is perfect for new beekeepers and … Continue reading Bee Package Installation Demo →

Join the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild for an enlightening evening with distinguished guest speaker Melanie Kirby, who will share insights from her work with the Adaptive Bee Breeders Alliance (ABBA). … Continue reading Adaptive Bee Breeding: Special Presentation by Melanie Kirby →

Join us for an enlightening evening with expert beekeeper Aren Luo as we explore two critical aspects of hive management: robbing behavior and varroa mite control. This essential session will … Continue reading Monitoring Hive Health: Robbing Behavior and Varroa Control with Aren Luo →

Open to members and guests interested in beekeeping.  Parking Instructions Parking inside El Rio Mobile Home Park is prohibited. Volunteer-Run, Community-Funded, No Dues Required | Your Donations Keep Us Buzzing

Join the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild for an essential workshop on preparing your hives for winter. Expert beekeepers Joe and Emily will guide you through crucial winterization techniques to ensure … Continue reading Winterizing Your Hives: Essential Preparation for the Cold Season →

Join the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild for an enlightening evening featuring Jen Parsons, founder of State Street Honey. Additionally, discover creative ways to transform hive products into meaningful gifts, perfect … Continue reading Honey Harvesting & Hive Gifts: A Special Presentation with Jen Parsons →

Join the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild for our festive year-end celebration! This special December gathering brings together our community of beekeepers for a delightful evening of food, friendship, and the … Continue reading Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild Annual Holiday Potluck & Local Honey Tasting →