Long Beach Beekeepers upcoming events

Bee Prepared - Beekeeping Course - March/April 2026 (30 Mar 2026)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

PRO-TIP: Become a member before registering. Pay the same $105 ($25 membership first, then $80 for the course), and get all the benefits of membership for a whole year.

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 2026 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, participants may join the Bee Team for additional practice inspecting hives.

Our class includes various components. Please read the dates carefully and mark all dates in your calendar. The class includes one in-person "Intro to Beekeeping held in a classroom setting, 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.

The in-person classroom "Introduction to Beekeeping" will take place MONDAY, MARCH 30, from 6-8PM at EDCO Recycling Center.
An **optional field trip** to a beekeeping supplier will take place SATURDAY, APRIL 4, from 10-12. Carpooling options will be available.
The first online Zoom lecture on Bee Anatomy will take place MONDAY, APRIL 6, 7-9PM.
The In-person "Introduction to the Apiary" will take place SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 9-11AM.
The second online Zoom lecture on Diseases, Pests, and IPM will take place MONDAY, APRIL 13, 7-9PM.
Each student will sign up via email for ONE mentorship session. Dates available are Saturday, April 18, 9-11:30 AM; Sunday, April 19, 9-11:30 AM; Saturday, May 2, 9-11:30 AM. Spots are limited per date. You will receive an email upon registration to sign up for the mentor session.
NOTE: ALL STUDENTS will need their own beekeeping suit, gloves, hive tool, and smoker for this course. If you are unable to purchase protective gear for the April 11 meeting, please notify us ASAP.

Monthly Meeting (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Our April meeting features Jason Graham from Primal Bee, and all are welcome, from the experienced to the novice beekeeper.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are moving our monthly meeting from the first to the second Sunday of the month in April.

In addition to a guest speaker, meetings feature a Honey of the Month tasting and an opportunity drawing. What a sweet deal! In April our Honey of the Month is coming all the way from Vietnam (!), courtesy of club member Renee Aydelott.

Special thanks to EDCO Recycling & Transfer for hosting our meetings. The in-person meeting is open to the general public. Members who opt to attend online will be emailed the meeting link and passcode one day prior to the meeting.

Bee Prepared - Mentor Session 1 (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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. Open only to BP students.

Beekeeping 101 - Zaferia Junction Community Garden (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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+.

Free!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, INCLUDING GUESTS. NO DROP-INS OR EXTRA PEOPLE, PLEASE.
No prior experience is needed.
Wear long thick, loose, lighter colored pants; closed-toed shoes, preferably BOOTS; and thick long socks. For safety reasons, persons without proper coverage (e.g. wearing shorts, leggings, sandals, booty socks, etc.) will not be permitted to participate in the hive inspection.
Please bring drinking water.
Please provide loaner bee jacket size at the time of registration.
Minimum age is 8 years old.
Be aware: there is always a possibility of bee stings.

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 Zaferia Junction opens March 18. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.

Bee Prepared - Mentor Session 2 (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Volunteer Hub: Bixby Elementary School, STEAM Night (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

STEAM Night at Bixby Elementary School

Tabling opportunity open to volunteers who would love to share information about bees. It's a great opportunity to engage with elementary school students and spark their interest in science, pollination, and the environment.

️ Friday, April 24, 2026
Event time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Setup at 4:00 PM)
Bixby Elementary School, 5251 E Stearns St, Long Beach, CA 90815

Earth Day at Aquarium of the Pacific - Volunteer Hub (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Long Beach Beekeepers (LBB) have been invited by the Aquarium of the Pacific's Youth Climate Council to participate at their Earth Day 2026, on April 25th and 26th. The event will take place in the Great Hall, inside the Aquarium from 9am - 5pm, both days. We would like to have two to four club members at the booth throughout the day to talk with and inform the public about bees. Two-hour shifts available each day beginning at 8am. Interested in working multiple shifts? You can! Simply pick a shift, complete registration, then register again.

There is a parking structure directly across the aquarium. Register early to receive a parking pass and aquarium tickets.

Photo Release Form

Please print and complete the photo release and bring it with you for your shift.

Volunteer Hub: City Nature Challenge (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

City Nature Challenge

Tabling opportunity open to volunteers who would love to share information about bees. It's a great opportunity to engage with the community about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem.

️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Event Time: 9 a.m – 12 p.m (Setup at 8:30 AM)
Willow Springs Park, 2745 Orange Avenue Long Beach, CA 90806

⭐ Event highlights: 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.

Long Beach's Office of Climate Action and Sustainability would like to thank you for dedicating your time to educating our community at City Nature Challenge.

Bee Prepared - Mentor Session 3 (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Monthly Meeting (3 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Monthly Meeting (7 Jun 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.