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SUMMARY:Bee-Friendly Garden - How to Create a Bee Sanctuary in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. \nWould you like to create a beautiful garden and also do your part to save the bees\, all in one? A huge part of keeping honey bees healthy is to ensure they have the plants they need to survive available to them year round. Join Emily for this one-day workshop on bee-friendly gardening by starting the day at Cabrillo for a discussion and presentation on native plants\, drought tolerant plants\, perennial and annual flowering plants and basic bee-friendly landscape design. We’ll then break for lunch and make our way to Native Revival Nursery\, just a few minutes from campus\, where we will walk the grounds to see\, smell and touch some recommended plants for your very own Bee Friendly Garden. This class helps us all save the bees and make our gardens more beautiful at the same time! \nStudents go home with a small bee-friendly garden starter kit from Native Revival Nursery\, a plant list that breaks down the best bee plants by size\, annual blooming schedule\, place of origin and water needs. \nSat.\, April 8\n11 am – 2 pm\nRoom: Horticulture 5001\nRegister by Feb. 27: $50\nRegister after Feb. 27: $58 \nplus $25 materials fee payable at registration \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/bee-friendly-garden-how-to-create-a-bee-sanctuary-in-your-backyard/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170405T210000
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SUMMARY:April 2017 Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:🐝    6:30 to 7   PACKAGE INSTALLATION DEMONSTRATION: for those who are not familiar with the process come early for this quick review of options for moving a package of bees to your hive.\n🐝              Q & A -come and ask your questions and address issues with your colonies. New beekeepers – this is when you can get many issues sorted!\n🐝    ~ 7:00 What to Expect This Month:  What’s going on in the apiary and what to watch for in the coming month as colonies are building up.\n🐝              Tales From the Hive aka Good\, Bad\, and Ugly\n🐝    ~ 7:45 Break (if folks need mentors they should ask around)\n🐝    ~ 8:00  Main Presentation: Dinah Phillips is discussing Top Bar Hives
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/april-2017-guild-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T073029Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Basics and Honeybee Biology - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This is the second part in a 2-part class is presented by Guild Member Emily Bondor through the Cabrillo Extension. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! \nThis course covers hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting\, there will be a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. \nBy the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices\, bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n2 Sat.\, March 25 & April 1\n9:30 am – 12 noon\nRoom: 1605\nRegister by Feb. 27: $68\nRegister after Feb. 27: $75 \nplus $5 materials fee payable at registration \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beekeeping-basics-and-honeybee-biology-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T072850Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Basics and Honeybee Biology - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This 2-part class is presented by Guild Member Emily Bondor through the Cabrillo Extension. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! \nThis course covers hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting\, there will be a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. \nBy the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices\, bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n2 Sat.\, March 25 & April 1\n9:30 am – 12 noon\nRoom: 1605\nRegister by Feb. 27: $68\nRegister after Feb. 27: $75 \nplus $5 materials fee payable at registration \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beekeeping-basics-and-honeybee-biology-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T072015Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:This short class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through TimeBank Santa Cruz. \nThis hour-and-a-half class will cover beekeeping for beginners. We will discuss basic honey bee biology\, local equipment suppliers\, what equipment you’ll need to begin\, educational resources\, bay area beekeepers associations and the biggest and most challenging topic: where and how to source the bees themselves. \nInstructor Emily Bondor is the owner/operator of Santa Cruz Bee Company. She manages hives\, teaches\, mentors and provides private consultation throughout the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area. Check out her website http://scbee.co/ and instagram
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/basics-of-beekeeping/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T062357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T202113Z
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SUMMARY:March 2017 Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:🐝    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.\n🐝    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 us.\n🐝     Tales From the Hive aka Good\, Bad\, and Ugly \n🐝    ~ 7:45 Break (if folks need mentors they should ask around)\n🐝    ~8 Main Presentation: Karla will be discussing Splits and Swarms and Emily is back from her Asian adventure and will share some of her experiences.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/march-2017-guild-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T071236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T071236Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Workshop - Splits
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is presented by Mountain Feed and Farm Supply in Ben Lomond. \nIf you are a second season beekeeper and your colony has made it safely through the winter you may want to “split” your hive into two. Learn how to manage your hive after winter and how to make a successful split. \nTopics we will cover: \n\nColony health evaluation\nSpring cleaning\nEquipment requirements for Spring build up\nNutrient support and supplements\nMethods of making a split\nSwarm management\nBait hives and swarm catching\nVarroa mite management\n\nIf the weather permits\, we will buzz up to the apiary for a hands on demonstration of these topics. Please bring your personal protective gear and a snack.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beekeeping-workshop-splits-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T055934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T065547Z
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SUMMARY:February 2017 Bee Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild Gathering of 2017. \nKarla Delong is stepping down as Mistress of Ceremonies after a three year run – we are very grateful for her dedication\, knowledge\, and energy.\nWe are happy to announce that Emily Bondor and Peter Cornelius have agreed to be co-presidents for the year ahead. \n\n🐝    6:30 to 7:00  Q & A – This is when we encourage folks to ask questions and address issues with their colonies (esp. new beekeepers) \n🐝    7:00 to 7:45 \n\nThis month in the hive and what to look for in the hive in the coming month\nTales From the Hive; a.k.a. The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly\n\n🐝    ~ 7:45 – Break \n🐝    8:00 – 9:00 Main Presentation: Coming out of Winter/ Spring Preparation.\nPeter Cornelius will be discussing what you should be watching for in these next few precarious months as temperatures warm but before the nectar flow begins and how to get your apiary ready for springtime. \nIf you have questions\, are looking for a mentor\, etc\, come early to discuss those issues. \nSee you Wednesday evening.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/february-2017-bee-guild-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20170128T070127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T082007Z
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SUMMARY:Free Beekeeping Overview - to Bee or not to Bee
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is presented by Guild member Karla DeLong through Mountain Feed and Farm Supply in Ben Lomond. \nInterested in beekeeping but not sure if it’s right for you? This workshop explains what it takes to become a successful\, responsible beekeeper before you commit to buying equipment and taking a paid class. \nRSVP is required by phone at (831) 336-8876 or via email to events@mountainfeed.com \nPlease include your phone number if you register by email.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/free-beekeeping-overview-to-bee-or-not-to-bee/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T054525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T054525Z
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SUMMARY:January 2017 Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the steering committee to discuss topics for the new year.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/january-2017-steering-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160606T060745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T060854Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping and Honeybee Biology
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. It is a 4-Saturday course starting on 11 June 2016. Course hours are from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM each Saturday. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices\, or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! Over the course of the class we will cover hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting we will take a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. By the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices and bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n4 Saturday Sessions\, June 11 – July 9\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nCabrillo College\, Main Campus\nRoom: Hort 5001 \nFee: $75 \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/backyard-beekeeping-and-honeybee-biology-4/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160405T051412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160405T051842Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Bees! How to Support Bees in our Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Guild member Emily Bondor will be presenting this class at Native Revival Nursery. \nThe class will be focused around the co-evolution of flowering plants and bees and the importance of pollinators to our landscape and our food system. Honey bees are unique among bee species\, as they’re a “superorganism” with a social caste. Most other native bees are largely solitary in nature. Emily will do a brief lesson on honey bee biology\, caste structure and roles within the hive. The main focus and intention of the class will be “how to support bees in our landscape”. By focusing on forage\, we will support not only honeybees but native bees\, too.  \nThe takeaway will include a list of some of the best bee forage plants for your garden\, some of which will also be California natives. In truth\, in order to “save the bees”\, we need to think holistically and regeneratively\, with a focus on biodiversity and habitat creation and restoration. We need farmers\, gardeners\, orchardists\, ranchers planting pasture and landscapers focused on flowers!  \nSince we won’t be going in a hive during the class\, Emily will bring her beekeeping tools and equipment\, wax combs\, and some homemade bee products. \n*If the class is a success\, we can run it again at Native Revival and/or organize a follow-up class with participants who want to do a “live hive dive” workshop with Emily at one of her apiaries in the Santa Cruz area.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/save-the-bees-how-to-support-bees-in-our-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T062314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T062746Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping and Honeybee Biology
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. It is a 4-Saturday course starting on 9 April 2016. Course hours are from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM each Saturday. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices\, or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! Over the course of the class we will cover hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting we will take a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. By the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices and bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n4 Sat.\, April 9 – 30\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nRoom: 707 \nRegister by Feb. 29: $68\nRegister after Feb. 29: $72 \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/backyard-beekeeping-and-honeybee-biology-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T065704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T065816Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Series – Part 2: Apiary Class
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is offering a two-part series to help prepare you to be a successful beginning beekeeper. This day is the second of two parts. The lecture is a prerequisite for taking the apiary class. If you wish to only take the lecture class\, you can register for that here. \nPart Two: Apiary 4/23 @ Karla’s Apiary\, 10am-1:30pm \nHands-on in the apiary and hive exploration. \nPersonal protective gear is required. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nLighting a smoker and keeping it lit\nUnderstanding the ‘how\, when & why’ of hive inspections\nExternal hive inspection\nInternal hive inspection\n\nRoyal court Identification\nBrood life cycles\nAssessment of available food\nAssessment of colony strength and health\n\n\nSpring feeding demonstration\nPackage introduction overview\nFirst six weeks of new colony care\n\nPlease bring water and a snack if you want. Wear light-colored clothing\, long pants\, and sturdy close-toed shoes or boots. \nApiary classes are warm weather dependent. In case of rain\, those days will be rescheduled. Students will be notified by email of any changes. \nApiary days are in extremely high demand and space is very limited. Refunds on classes will not be given without 72 hours notice.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beginning-beekeeping-intensive-series-part-2-apiary-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T062203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T062849Z
UID:436-1461405600-1461411000@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeing and Honeybee Biology
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. It is a 4-Saturday course starting on 9 April 2016. Course hours are from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM each Saturday. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices\, or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! Over the course of the class we will cover hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting we will take a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. By the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices and bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n4 Sat.\, April 9 – 30\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nRoom: 707 \nRegister by Feb. 29: $68\nRegister after Feb. 29: $72 \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/backyard-beekeeing-and-honeybee-biology/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T065538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T070024Z
UID:443-1460800800-1460813400@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Series – Part 2: Apiary Class
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is offering a two-part series to help prepare you to be a successful beginning beekeeper. This day is the second of two parts. The lecture is a prerequisite for taking the apiary class. If you wish to only take the lecture class\, you can register for that here. \nPart Two: Apiary 4/16 @ Karla’s Apiary\, 10am-1:30pm \nHands-on in the apiary and hive exploration. \nPersonal protective gear is required. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nLighting a smoker and keeping it lit\nUnderstanding the ‘how\, when & why’ of hive inspections\nExternal hive inspection\nInternal hive inspection\n\nRoyal court Identification\nBrood life cycles\nAssessment of available food\nAssessment of colony strength and health\n\n\nSpring feeding demonstration\nPackage introduction overview\nFirst six weeks of new colony care\n\nPlease bring water and a snack if you want. Wear light-colored clothing\, long pants\, and sturdy close-toed shoes or boots. \nApiary classes are warm weather dependent. In case of rain\, those days will be rescheduled. Students will be notified by email of any changes. \nApiary days are in extremely high demand and space is very limited. Refunds on classes will not be given without 72 hours notice.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beginning-beekeeping-intensive-series-part-2-apiary-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T062054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T062818Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping and Honeybee Biology
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. It is a 4-Saturday course starting on 9 April 2016. Course hours are from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM each Saturday. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices\, or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! Over the course of the class we will cover hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting we will take a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. By the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices and bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n4 Sat.\, April 9 – 30\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nRoom: 707 \nRegister by Feb. 29: $68\nRegister after Feb. 29: $72 \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/backyard-beekeeping-and-honeybee-biology-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160418
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T055532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T055635Z
UID:431-1460764800-1460937599@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Apiary Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experienced beekeepers will be giving new beekeepers tours of their apiaries this weekend. If you’re interested in beekeeping\, come see what you’re getting into. \nSign-ups will occur at the monthy guild meeting April.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/apiary-tours-2/
CATEGORIES:Apiary Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T065147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T065147Z
UID:442-1460196000-1460208600@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Series – Part 2: Apiary Class
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is offering a two-part series to help prepare you to be a successful beginning beekeeper. This day is the second of two parts. The lecture is a prerequisite for taking the apiary class. If you wish to only take the lecture class\, you can register for that here. \nPart Two: Apiary 4/9 @ Karla’s Apiary\, 10am-1:30pm \nHands-on in the apiary and hive exploration. \nPersonal protective gear is required. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nLighting a smoker and keeping it lit\nUnderstanding the ‘how\, when & why’ of hive inspections\nExternal hive inspection\nInternal hive inspection\n\nRoyal court Identification\nBrood life cycles\nAssessment of available food\nAssessment of colony strength and health\n\n\nSpring feeding demonstration\nPackage introduction overview\nFirst six weeks of new colony care\n\nPlease bring water and a snack if you want. Wear light-colored clothing\, long pants\, and sturdy close-toed shoes or boots. \nApiary classes are warm weather dependent. In case of rain\, those days will be rescheduled. Students will be notified by email of any changes. \nApiary days are in extremely high demand and space is very limited. Refunds on classes will not be given without 72 hours notice.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beginning-beekeeping-intensive-series-part-2-apiary-class/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T061429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T061429Z
UID:432-1460196000-1460201400@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping and Honeybee Biology
DESCRIPTION:This class is presented by Guild member Emily Bondor through Cabrillo Extension. It is a 4-Saturday course starting on 9 April 2016. Course hours are from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM each Saturday. \nWhether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices\, or just want a better understanding of how these delicate\, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet\, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy! Over the course of the class we will cover hive structure\, colony dynamics and delve into basic honeybee biology. We will discuss the history of beekeeping\, from honey production to pollination contracts\, and discuss current trends (and rifts) in colony management practices. Weather permitting we will take a field trip to Emily’s Apiary in Santa Cruz for a real-life “hive dive”. By the end of the course\, students who are interested in obtaining their own hive will have a good working understanding of equipment\, tools\, management practices and bee biology\, and how we can work together to support these very vital pollinators. \nThis class is appropriate for adults with little to no experience in keeping bees. \n4 Sat.\, April 9 – 30\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\nRoom: 707 \nRegister by Feb. 29: $68\nRegister after Feb. 29: $72 \nEmily Bondor is a bay area Beekeeper and Educator. Her expertise is in promoting responsible honeybee genetics and breeding queens from locally adapted genetic stock. She works in Napa Valley managing bee-hives and is currently pursuing Master Beekeeping Classes through the Honeybee Lab at UC Davis.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/backyard-beekeeping-and-honeybee-biology/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160411
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T055442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T055656Z
UID:430-1460160000-1460332799@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Apiary Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experienced beekeepers will be giving new beekeepers tours of their apiaries this weekend. If you’re interested in beekeeping\, come see what you’re getting into. \nSign-ups will occur at the monthy guild meeting April. \n 
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/apiary-tours/
CATEGORIES:Apiary Tours
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T064717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T065913Z
UID:440-1459591200-1459603800@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Series - Part 2: Apiary Class
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is offering a two-part series to help prepare you to be a successful beginning beekeeper. This day is the second of two parts. The lecture is a prerequisite for taking the apiary class. If you wish to only take the lecture class\, you can register for that here. \nPart Two: Apiary 4/2 @ Karla’s Apiary\, 10am-1:30pm \nHands-on in the apiary and hive exploration. \nPersonal protective gear is required. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nLighting a smoker and keeping it lit\nUnderstanding the ‘how\, when & why’ of hive inspections\nExternal hive inspection\nInternal hive inspection\n\nRoyal court Identification\nBrood life cycles\nAssessment of available food\nAssessment of colony strength and health\n\n\nSpring feeding demonstration\nPackage introduction overview\nFirst six weeks of new colony care\n\nPlease bring water and a snack if you want. Wear light-colored clothing\, long pants\, and sturdy close-toed shoes or boots. \nApiary classes are warm weather dependent. In case of rain\, those days will be rescheduled. Students will be notified by email of any changes. \nApiary days are in extremely high demand and space is very limited. Refunds on classes will not be given without 72 hours notice.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beginning-beekeeping-intensive-series-part2-42/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20160202T063856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T065852Z
UID:438-1457863200-1457877600@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping Intensive Class - Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is offering this 2 day series to prepare you to be a successful beginning beekeeper. The lecture is a prerequisite for taking the apiary class. \nTopics to be covered: \n\nEquipment & personal protective gear selection\nFrame & foundation options\nHive placement & positioning\nBasics of care\nBee breeds & starter colony options\nBiology & life cycle\nBasics of care\nMite & pest management\nFeeding & nourishment\nOrganic vs. conventional beekeeping\n\nThis is a series: one class of lecture and one class of hands-on apiary exploration. You must take the lecture class to take the apiary class. If you wish to only take the lecture class\, you can register for that here. Personal protective gear is required for the hands-on portion of this class. \nRefunds on classes will not be given without 72 hours notice.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/beginning-beekeeping-intensive-class-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T171533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150314T054814Z
UID:76-1449081000-1449090000@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“White-Bee” beekeeping equipment swap meet / honey and mead party
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T171427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T054300Z
UID:75-1446661800-1446670800@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T054534Z
UID:74-1444242600-1444251600@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Peter Cornelius will be hosting the meeting and talking about winter hive management. \n\nIf you have questions\, are looking for a mentor\, etc\, come early to chat with other guild members. \nPlease\, respect the El Rio residents: Do not park inside the park\, please park outside the mobile home park and upon leaving (with all the enthusiasm we always have) please keep your voices down. \nIf you park on the street\, make sure you pay your meter to avoid a ticket. \nIf you park in the LENZ parking lot\, do not park anyone in.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T171149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T051547Z
UID:73-1441218600-1441227600@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Native plants and pollinators \nDeanna Giuliano from the California Native Plants Society will talk to us about native plants for pollinators. She’ll also discuss native bees and wasps.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T170428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150731T000829Z
UID:71-1438799400-1438808400@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Karla Delong along with Sherri Goodman and Peter Cornelius will be addressing Autumnal Hive Preparation:  \n\nIMP (Integrated Pest Management) aimed at mite treatment\npests (yellow jackets\, ants\, robbers)\nhive prep for winter (YES\, now is the season!) including honey needs\, fall/winter feeding\, and right-sizing
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T165912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T192519Z
UID:70-1435775400-1435784400@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Karla Delong will be addressing drought related hive maintenance issues. Karla has asked for you to bring your questions and issues for group discussion. \nIf you have questions\, are looking for a mentor\, etc\, come early to chat with other guild members.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T232346
CREATED:20150202T165803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T020538Z
UID:69-1433356200-1433365200@santacruzbees.com
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:After the usual first-half banter\, Bodo Langen will be our speaker. Bodo has been keeping bees off and on for about 40 years. \nHe will discuss his personal journey and how he has incorporated various philosophies\, spiritual perspectives\, and methods in his alternative approach to living with bees. \nThe healing aspect of a honey bee colony and working with propolis will be touched on.
URL:https://santacruzbees.com/event/guild-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Guild Meeting
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END:VCALENDAR