dedicated to educating the public on

the honey bee’s vital role

Encouraging safe, sustainable & responsible beekeeping

Our training philosophy teaches various methods and styles of beekeeping – including Langstroth and top bar hives, natural beekeeping and supplemental feeding – while advocating only responsible beekeeping. 

South 40

Community Garden

Classes are held at South 40 Community Garden, courtesy of Long Beach Organic

2813 South Street
Long Beach, CA 90805

Beekeeping 101

Long Beach Beekeepers offers Beekeeping 101 as an introduction to beekeeping. Classes are held 8AM-9:30AM February through December on the first Saturday of the month and include instruction, discussions and suiting up for hive inspections. Class schedule occasionally impacted by weather conditions or other events at the garden. 

Our first class since the start of the pandemic will be offered 9/11/21. Class size will be limited and required advance registration for the safety of our participants.  

1. Free! 

2. Online registration required.

3. No prior experience needed.
   

4. Beekeeping half-suits and gloves provided. Bring your own protective gear if you can.
5. Wear a face covering, long pants, closed-toes shoes – preferably boots – and thick socks.

Bee Prepared

Bee Prepared is a beekeeping course offered to turn a beginner into a backyard beekeeper. Includes online classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Topics include hive management; bee biology; recognizing and treating common diseases and predators; and legal requirements.

After completing the course successfully, students are eligible to receive a starter bee colony at no additional cost. Bees are subject to availability. Frames and other hive equipment not included.

$80 for members; $100 for non-members. The next session scheduled to begin 10/9/21. Register Here.

EDCO Recycling & Transfer

Occasionally, we hold an event at the EDCO Recycling & Transfer, courtesy of EDCO

2755 California Avenue
Signal Hill, CA  90755