The upcoming bee guild meeting on Wednesday will focus on an important topic for beekeepers: protecting honey bees from Varroa mites. Varroa mites are a significant threat to honey bee...

We invite all beekeepers and bee enthusiasts to our monthly guild meeting. This gathering provides an opportunity to: We encourage members to bring questions and share observations from their apiaries....

Join us for an engaging presentation on creating products from your hive's resources. Penny Cotter and Dick Vennerbeck will share their expertise in beeswax crafting, including candle making, lip balm...

Join us for our annual holiday potluck! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an evening of good food and beekeeping fellowship. Please bring: Parking Instructions Use the Lenz...

Join us as we explore the fascinating transition period when honeybee colonies shake off their winter cluster and spring into action! Learn about the vital signs of a thriving overwintered...

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...

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...

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)....

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...

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