Long Beach Beekeepers
The Willow Springs Bee Sanctuary will be open for volunteers to come and help maintain, clean, and organize our site from 11am to 1pm. Registration for this event is required.
This work party will focus on relocating some of the hives as well as stabiling the hive stands with pavers. Bee protective gear required. Please bring your bee suit and gloves. Drinking water recommended.
Join us as we welcome Robin Jones - "Honey Girl Grows" - to talk about regenerative beekeeping. a holistic approach focused on honeybee health. In addition to keeping bees, Robin is a Master Gardener with a business designing culinary gardens. Since the Woolsley Fire in 2018, Robin also devotes a considerable amount of time to fire recovery efforts.
In addition to a guest speaker, meetings feature a Honey of the Month tasting and an opportunity drawing. What a sweet deal!
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.
Special thanks to EDCO Recycling & Transfer for hosting our meetings.
Word on the street is that some local bees have been making WINTER HONEY!
Check your hives to ensure there is plenty of room for brood. If you have full frames of honey, we are making the club extractor available to members on February 1. Bring your frames, a honey bucket and a honey sieve if you have one. We will have an uncapping knife and other tools available.
This event is free of charge and limited to members with honey to extract. We expect to hold a honey extraction workshop open to all later this year.
ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED. NO DROP-INS OR ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS.
We will meet at a private residence. The address will be included in your confirmation email.
FIrst Friday on February 6, 2026 is cancelled.
Waitlist is now closed. It will re-open second week of February.
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 January 4. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
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.
Waitlist is now closed. It will re-open mid-February.
Registration for Zaferia Junction opens January 4. Wait list from the previous session will get priority registration.
POLLINATOR DAY in Paramount, California
Bees play a vital role as pollinators by transferring pollen between flowers, enabling fertilization, seed production, and fruit development.
We would love to have you join us in celebrating pollinators and fostering community engagement.
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.
⏰ Event time ⏰: 11 AM-2 PM, (setup starts at 10:30 AM)
Location : Ralph C. Dills Park in Paramount, CA
⭐ Event Highlights⭐ :
- Participating Organizations: Booths from Trout Unlimited, SALT, Conservation Corps of LB, Latinas Art Foundation, and more.
- Community Engagement: Attendees will have the chance to provide input on planting options and signage, helping them visualize potential plants for our local environment.
- Trail Map: A guided trail map will lead participants through the park, highlighting various activities.
- Food: A possible food giveaway in partnership with a local food pantry and maybe will have small pop-up food vendors on site.
- Activities: Enjoy fun games like Connect 4, hula hoops, and Jenga, along with fitness classes including Zumba to promote health and well-being.
- Art Booth: There will also be an ongoing art booth for creative expression.
Monarch Day
Saturday, March 14, 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: live music, crafts, restoration and planting activities, and opportunities to engage with local community organizations
Long Beach's Office of Climate Action and Sustainability would like to thank you for dedicating your time to educating our community at Monarch Day of Action.
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
City Nature Challenge
️ 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.
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