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Gifts from the Hive
Common Roots 301 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz, California$30 -
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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 equipment, hive establishment, and sourcing bees for the upcoming Spring season. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on your beekeeping adventure!
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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 consensus building. We will look at how these bees evaluate potential nest sites, advertise their discoveries to one another, engage in open deliberation, and choose...
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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 bees, brood, and resources to create new, self-sustaining hives. In this introduction, we'll explore the art and science of beekeeping splits, discussing when, why, and...
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