Long Beach Beekeepers
Congratulations! Your bees survived our "harsh" California winter. The colony grew. You harvested some honey and ended up with a bag of wax cappings. What now??
Join Leo Rios and learn how to make a simple DIY SOLAR WAX MELTER! That sticky, icky mess will yield some beautiful golden wax in just a few hours on a hot summer day -- right around the corner!!
Participants must provide their own 10-FRAME DEEP BOX, and we'll provide everything else. You can even bring your bag of wax cappings to the workshop, and Leo will help you set it up.
Space is limited to 10. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED - NO DROP-INS OR ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. Reserve your spot by registering today. Once the class fills, you will be able to join the wait list. We will notify you if anyone cancels.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATTENDEES IS REQUIRED.
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. For children under 8yo, please contact us to be placed on the list for our next "Beekeeping 101 for Kids" class.
Registration opens May 20. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
If you missed our first session in April, here's another chance! Also, read below to join in on a group purchase.
It’s spring, and all the bees are wanting to swarm! Not sure what to do? Join us on June 22. You will learn now to manage the size of your hive by splitting and re-queening a few of our colonies at the bee sanctuary. This class is recommended for second-year+ beekeepers. Protective gear is required for all students attending this class (suit/jacket, closed shoes, gloves).
ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED - NO DROP-INS OR ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. The registration fee will help us offset the cost of the Italian Queens that we group-purchased through Next Generation Beekeeping. 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.
TO JOIN THE GROUP PURCHASE: Thank you to Next Generation Beekeeping for once again offering this wonderful service. Queens come marked in a 3-hole cage, $39 each. LAST DAY TO ORDER IS THURSDAY, JUNE 12. Please contact Raquel Ramirez of Next Generation Beekeeping: 310-251-6177. Bees will delivered to Long Beach mid-afternoon Friday June 20, or Bill will bring your Queen to the workshop on June 22. Please let Raquel know which method of delivery you prefer. **NOTE** This group purchase deal is a courtesy offered by Next Generation Beekeeping.
REGISTRATION AND PROTECTIVE GEAR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES.
Apicultura 101 es un curso introductorio que incluye instrucción y preparación para inspeccionar las colmenas de abejas de miel, si el clima lo permite.
NOTE FOR FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS BELOW, AT THE END OF CLASS DESCRIPTION. .
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.
FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS: Due to the high number of fluent English speakers who would like to learn beekeeping terminology in Spanish, we will work on creating a glossary of Spanish beekeeping terms. We would like to keep this class accessible to people who are not fluent in English. Our target audience for this class is non- or limited-English speakers, as well as their companion(s) regardless of language ability. Thank you.
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 Moore Garden opens June 9. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
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.
Registration for Zaferia Junction opens June 18. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
Ready to join other club members spread the news about honey bees? Please join us at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls. Even if you're new to beekeeping, 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.
Long Beach Beekeepers is a 501(c)3 organization
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