Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild

Join the Monterey Bay Master Gardeners for a Beginner Beekeeping Workshop at Costanoa Farms on Gold Club Drive in Santa Cruz.

Part Two of Lecture Series Takes Place at Karla's Apiary.

Part Two of Intensive- Takes Place at Karla's Apiary

This class is designed for students with an existing knowledge of beekeeping, and those who have existing beehives. We will discuss keeping bees locally, the way to start a hive (package versus nucleus), and different options for foundation. The class will focus on IPM approaches, different options for tackling parasitic Varroa mites, and seasonal hive … Continue reading Intermediate Beekeeping Class →

Part Two of Intensive takes place at Karla's Apiary

Do you consider yourself an intermediate to advanced beekeeper, and want to try your hand at raising queen bees? In the morning portion of this class we will cover different methods and techniques for raising queen bees, including methods to split a hive, breeding programs, and an intro to grafting. In the afternoon we will … Continue reading Queen Rearing Workshop →

Join Emily Bondor at Cabrillo College for a one-day intensive workshop on the basics of keeping bees. Lecture + Hive Dive.