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. Recommended for ages 8+.
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. For children under 8yo, please contact us to be placed on the list for our next "Beekeeping 101 for Kids" class.
Registration for this event opens June 9. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
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. 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.
DATE CHANGE! Please note we are moving our July meeting up a week to avoid getting together on the holiday weekend. Happy Birthday, America!
We welcome Professor James Nieh, associate dean and professor of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Department at University of California San Diego. In this return engagement, Professor Nieh will cover his work on bee communication.
Our Honey of the Month will be a light honey courtesy of Akiko Sekiya. Sweet!
Got something to say? Send us an email request to be added to the agenda a minimum of two weeks in advance of the meeting.
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.
Your bees spent their spring collecting nectar and making honey. Now it's time to reap that sweet harvest! Come join us at Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary, where we will learn when and how to remove the honey supers. This class is recommended for second-year+ beekeepers. Protective gear is required (suit/jacket, closed shoes, gloves), and drinking water is recommended.
NOTE: On Sunday, July 19, we offer a separate class on honey extraction. See separate class listing.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES IS REQUIRED and available to club members only. Due to high demand for this class, there is a limit of two participants per membership through June 30. If there is still space after that, you may add more guests by sending an email to educationchair@longbeachbeekeepers.org. 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.
Registration for Zaferia Junction opens June 23. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
Your busy bees spent their spring gathering nectar and making honey. Then you bravely removed the honey supers. Now what?
Join us and learn how to extract that honey. This hands-on workshop will cover both high- and low-tech methods of processing honey: an electric honey extractor, a hand crank extractor, the crush and strain method, plus how to cut comb. Learn how these methods can yield different results in comb preservation and honey.
Kohn Center – 501 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
Date & TIme: July 21, 2026, 9:00am-11:00
Activity: 3 presentations for ~15 students each
Student ages: 3-5 years old
For July 21 at Kohn Center, with presentations between 9:00–11:00 AM, students will rotate through one classroom:
Ludloff Center – 2650 Pacific Ave Long Beach, CA 90806
Date & TIme: July 23, 2026, 9:00am-11:00
For July 23 at Ludloff Center, with presentations between 9:00–11:00 AM, students will rotate through one classroom:
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.
In addition to a guest speaker, meetings feature an opportunity drawing and the ever-popular Honey of the Month tasting, courtesy of Nancy Mack. What a sweet deal!
We kindly request that any member who would like to request to be added to the agenda email us a minimum of two weeks prior to the meeting.
Long Beach Beekeepers is a 501(c)3 organization
EIN# 81-4141237
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