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...
May Madness: Beekeeping Seasonal Management for Peak Honey Production
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaIn May, beekeepers focus on maximizing honey production as nectar flows peak in many regions. They monitor hive health closely, ensuring adequate space for the expanding colony and managing swarming...
“Queen Rearing (with Grafting Demo)” by Aiden Wing
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin us for an enlightening session on Queen Rearing with a focus on grafting techniques, presented by the experienced beekeeper Aiden Wing. This meeting will offer a practical demonstration of...
Protect Your Bees from Varroa Mites
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaThe 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...
Guild Meeting: October 2, 2024
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaWe 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....
November 6, 2024: Gifts from the hive
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin 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...
December 4, 2024: Holiday Potluck
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...
Spring Awakening: Managing Overwintered Hives
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin 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...
Bee Reproduction Workshop: Mastering Walk-Away Splits & Swarm Prevention
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin 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...
Bee Package Installation Demo
El Rio Mobile Home Park 2120 N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJoin 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...