Long Beach Beekeepers
Beekeeping 101 is an introductory class that will give beginners a glimpse into the secret lives of honeybees. The class includes instruction, discussions, and suiting up to inspect the hives in the bee yard, weather permitting. We invite guests to take the class more than once, as there’s always something new happening in the hive.
NOTE REGARDING SPACE: Beekeeping 101 is currently offered twice a month, at two separate apiaries. Space is limited and the classes fill very quickly. Reserve your spot by registering now. Once the class fills, you will be able to join the wait list. We will notify you if a space opens up, or you will get priority registration for the next Beekeeping 101.
Registration for Moore Garden opens February 11. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
Our March meeting is A Total Frame Job!
Wood frames, plastic frames, frames with foundation, foundationless frames, drone frames, unassembled frames, waxed foundation – you have options! But what to choose? And why one over the other? This month a panel of beekeeping experts – Jaime Guoz, Bill Lewis and Ray Teurman – explain different types of frames as well as when and why to use them.
Our Honey of the Month comes from Julian courtesy of Angela Quaglia. Come taste what the Cuyamaca Mountain bees have to offer!
Long Beach Beekeepers meet on the first Sunday of the month and welcome everyone from the experienced to the novice beekeeper to those just curious about beekeeping. The in-person meeting is open to the general public. Members who opt to attend online will be emailed the meeting link and passcode.
Special thanks to EDCO Recycling & Transfer for hosting our meetings.
Ready to join other club members in spreading the BEE LOVE? Please join us at the First Fridays table on the first Friday of the month. We always need new volunteers to help out. Even if you're new to beekeeping and think you don't know enough, you can help! By hanging around us, you already know more than the general public. And you know what they say... teaching something helps you to learn it better yourself. So come spread the word! Whether you are able to attend for all or part of the event, your help is always appreciated.
EXTRA, EXTRA! Final session, for members who have not yet had the opportunity to attend this popular workshop!
If you want to learn how to prep wooden frames in preparation for the big nectar flows of 2025, please join us on Saturday, March 8. Our frame-builders will be sharing their skills with club members. Why buy new when you can reuse? Working with previously used frames from the sanctuary, we will clean, rewire, and add foundation for sanctuary use (and a few extra for you). For this process, we will be using specialized equipment, which will limit the number of participants per session. There will be two sessions, back to back, in order to accommodate as many students as possible. Open to members who have not yet participated in this workshop during the 2025 season. Please enroll in only ONE session, not both. Registration will be cancelled for participants who enroll in both, or if they already attended in January.
Sessions: Morning 9AM - 12PM; Afternoon 12PM - 3PM.
This event is free of charge and is available to current LBB members. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED - NO DROP-INS OR ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS. Reserve your spot by registering now. Once the class fills, you will be able to join the wait list. We will notify you if anyone cancels.
NOTE: Dates vary slightly between Groups A and B.
Have you fallen in love with the honey bees in your garden or during a visit to Beekeeping 101? Are you ready to take the next step to become a full-fledged beekeeper? Do you want to make 2025 your most memorable year ever? We have exactly the thing for you!
This course provides the instruction and hands-on experience to turn a beginner into a confident backyard beekeeper. Topics include hive management, bee biology, recognizing and treating common diseases and predators, legal requirements of keeping bees in Long Beach, and more.
After completing the course successfully and at the club's discretion, participants are eligible to receive a starter bee colony at no additional cost -- subject to availability. Frames and other hive equipment are not included. Please let us know if you want to adopt a colony and have your equipment.
This spring, our class will have several date options. Please read the dates carefully and register for the option that best suits your schedule. All options will include one in-person classroom lecture, one OPTIONAL field trip to a beekeeping supply shop, one in-person introduction to the apiary, two Zoom lectures, and one mentorship session in the bee yard.
PRO-TIP: Become a member before registering! Pay the same price, and get all the benefits of membership.
The Board of Directors meets online on the second Tbursday of the month to plan classes and other club offerings; discuss community outreach efforts; review finances; and address other administrative issues for the good of the order.
All current members are welcome to attend. We will send an email with the meeting link in advance of the meeting. If you have a topic to suggest for the agenda, please email club president Jacob Dickinson (president@longbeachbeekeepers.org) a minimum of three days in advance of the meeting.
We like to think Long Beach Beekeepers is in good hands under the leadership of our Board of Directors, but come to a meeting and you tell us!
Volunteers needed at:
Long Beach's Office of Climate Action and Sustainability would like to thank you for dedicating your time to educating our community at Monarch Day of Action. Join us at Willow Springs Park to support our efforts to expand Monarch habitat! Help us create a beautiful home for these butterflies by planting native California Sagebrush, Buckwheat, and Narrowleaf Milkweed. The event will include live music, crafts, restoration and planting activities, and opportunities to engage with local community organizations. We hope to see you there!
Please remember to bring sun protection, close-toed shoes, and a reusable water bottle. A free water refill station will be available for guests to use.
Long Beach Beekeepers Volunteers will:
Come join us at Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary, to learn about Italian bees with Bill Lewis. Italian bees display different behaviors and require different care than our local "survivor" bees. Mites must be managed year-round to ensure the colony’s survival. This class is recommended for second-year+ beekeepers. Protective gear is required (suit/jacket, closed shoes, gloves), and drinking water is recommended. This is an ongoing series that takes place approximately every three weeks, and space is limited to 6. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED - NO DROP-INS OR ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. Reserve your spot by registering now. Once the class fills, you will be able to join the wait list. We will notify you if anyone cancels, or you will get priority registration for the following event.
This event is free of charge. REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES IS REQUIRED and available to club members only.
Beekeeping 101 is an introductory course that includes instruction, discussions, and suiting up to inspect the hives in the bee yard, weather permitting.
NOTE REGARDING SPACE: Space for this class is limited and the class fills very quickly. Reserve your spot by registering now. Once the class fills, you will be able to join the wait list. We will notify you if a space opens up, or you will get priority registration for the next Beekeeping 101 class.
Registration opens February 20. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
This “event” is the Bee Prepared mentor session. Students will be invited via email shortly after registration. Openings will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Only open to BP students, Spring 2025.
On the last Sunday of the month, the Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary will be open for volunteers to come and help inspect our colonies from 9am to 11am. Registration for this event is required.
List of tasks:
Please bring your personal protective gear, hive tool, smoker, and drinking water. Let us know if you'd like to help but don't have full gear. We may have extras.
(Originally scheduled for February 23, rescheduled to March 30 on 2/19/25).
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Love bees? Love bees and gardening?
CSULB's Sustain U is holding a Bee Cafe Event at their Grow Beach Garden. Volunteers will be tabling and sharing their knowledge about bees and beekeeping.
Event time: 1-2 PM
Questions? Contact Linda and Kaidyn Bell
REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1.
Hello! We have been invited to present to a group of homeschooled kids. We need a few ENTHUSIASTIC, kid-loving beeks to assist us. Can we count on YOU? No experience is required.
Cornerstone Homeschool Group is looking for a one hour presentation on:
Number of students: about 20-40 students
Age range: between Pre-K and 9th grade
Presentation time: 10-11 AM (please arrive at least by 9:45 to setup)
Location: Park near Cerritos and Lakewood area, (TBD)
Looking for at least 3 volunteers to teach in 3 groups: Pre-K to 1st grade, 2nd-5th grade, and 6th-9th grade.
Notes: Educational hands-on activity encouraged as part of presentation to engage students' attention and deepen understanding.
We are here for your questions,
Kaidyn and Linda Bell
Honey Bee Ambassadors
linda.c.bell777@gmail.com
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