Long Beach Beekeepers
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.
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 March 4. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
Volunteers will need to be able to pick up the following items from a Long Beach residence and bee sanctuary to bring to event:
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own beekeeping supplies as props:
During the event, volunteer will be:
Questions?
WORKSHOP FOR 2025 PACKAGE BUYERS ONLY
Attention all package buyers! April bring us more than gusty, crisp, rainy days. 'Tis also the season for packaged bees! On Saturday, April 5, 3-5 PM, Bill Lewis will demonstrate how to install a new package. If you have ordered bees for this spring, then this is the class for you! We will meet at the Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary. Please bring your suit and gloves. You’ll install packages at the Sanctuary and at our nearby Moore Community Garden hives. OPTIONAL: Next day, Sunday, April 6 right after the Monthly Club Meeting, Bill will return to the apiaries to make sure all is well. This will be a quick visit to make sure the bees are clustering, etc. Registered students are encouraged to attend on Sunday, if possible.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Space is limited. Reserve your spot ASAP by registering now.
This event is free of charge and available to club members. Registration opens March 22.
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 a Honey of the Month tasting and an opportunity drawing. What a sweet deal!
Special thanks to EDCO Recycling & Transfer for hosting our meetings.
Attention all package buyers! On April 19, we will be going into our recently installed Italian hives to check on their progress (as well as performing regular hive maintenance, mite management, and other tasks). We’ll be visiting bees at both the Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary and a nearby community garden. If you ordered bees for this spring, please join us for this informative workshop. Please bring your suit and gloves.
This event is free of charge and available to club members. Registration opens March 28 at noon.
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.
Schedule:: Setup 12:15-1:00; Event 1-2 PM; Takedown 2:00-2:30.
Questions? Contact Linda and Kaidyn Bell
The Office of Climate Action & Sustainability is hosting our annual City Nature Challenge bioblitz event at Willow Springs Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025. City Nature Challenge is an international initiative organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to record wildlife population data in urban areas. During the Challenge, people across the globe are encouraged to identify and contribute images of local plants, animals, and fungi to share with other community scientists through the iNaturalist app.
Event Details:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Willow Springs Park, 2745 Orange Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806
Volunteers will be sharing their knowledge and passion for beekeeping.
You can celebrate the future of sustainability at the Earth Day Teen Climate Fest. This event for the whole family is inspired and created by young leaders. The Teen Climate Fest will feature displays, activities, and presentations with an emphasis on sustainable art that will demonstrate how you can make a difference in your community and for the planet. Through the creative expression of sustainable art, Teen Climate Fest aims to convey the significance of our planet’s preservation.
This is a 2 day event, April 26 and 27 from 9AM-5PM
Volunteer shifts are 3 hours long. Sign up for as many as you would like:
Event is from 10 AM-12 PM
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 March 18. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
Apicultura 101 es un curso introductorio que incluye instrucción y preparación para inspeccionar las colmenas de abejas de miel, si el clima lo permite.
1) Este curso es gratis. 2) SE REQUIERE REGISTRO EN LÍNEA, INCLUYENDO CADA INVITADO. NO HAY ACCESO PARA PERSONAS EXTRA, POR FAVOR. 3) No es necesaria experiencia previa. 4) Use pantalones largos, gruesos y sueltos, de color claro (no oscuros ); zapatos cerrados, preferiblemente BOTAS; y calcetines largos y gruesos. Por razones de seguridad, no se permitirá la participación en la inspección de la colmena a personas sin la cobertura adecuada (por ejemplo pantalones cortos, sandalias, sin calcetines, etc.). 5) Por favor traiga agua potable. 6) Nosotros proveeremos la chaqueta y los guantes protectores. Por favor avísenos su talla para la chaqueta. 7) Tenga en cuenta: siempre existe la posibilidad de sufrir picaduras de abeja.
NOTA SOBRE EL ESPACIO: Apicultura 101 en español se llevará a cabo cada semester. El espacio es limitado y es posible que la clase se llene. Reserve su plaza registrándose ahora. Una vez que la clase se llene, podrá unirse a la lista de espera. Le notificaremos si se abre un espacio, u obtendrá inscripción prioritaria para la próxima clase Apicultura 101. Si sucede después de inscibirse, que ya no podrá asistir, por favor cancele su registración para que otra persona pueda asistir.
Long Beach Beekeepers is a 501(c)3 organization
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