Intermediate Beekeeping Class
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...
Beginner Beekeeping Intensive- Apiary Visit
Part Two of Intensive takes place at Karla's Apiary
Queen Rearing Workshop
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...
May 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation (Emily, Aidan & Karla): Local Bees/Queen Rearing/Current issues in queen & drone fertility 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions
June 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation(Bodo & Dinah): Bee Medicine, Steiner and alternative hive design AND Top Bar Hives 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions
Beginner Beekeeping Intensive
Join Emily Bondor at Cabrillo College for a one-day intensive workshop on the basics of keeping bees. Lecture + Hive Dive.
July 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation (Emily and/or Amanda): Swarm Survival Rates & How to Re-Queen a hive 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions
August 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation (Peter & Harry): Hive Pests: Varroa, SHB, Wasps, Ants / IPM. Harry: Getting Rid of Yellow Jackets 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions
September 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation (Joe): Fall/Winter Preparation (downsizing, winter honey stores) 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions
October 2019 Guild Meeting
🐝 6:30 - 7 Meet & Greet - find a mentor, etc. 🐝 7:00 Main Presentation (Harry & Emily): Will & Trust: Bees & Estate planning; Apimondia Recap 🐝 ~ 8:00 Break 🐝 ~8:15 - The Good, Bad and Ugly and open forum to address any questions