Alameda County Beekeepers Association

Get Free Help with a Honey Bee Swarm in the Bay Area

To report Honey Bee swarms, call
(510) 898-6696.

One of our volunteers will take information and arrange for timely, safe, free relocation.

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Become a beekeeper

Wondering how to get started beekeeping?

Read our page with tips for beginners: what to expect, what equipment you'll need, how much it costs, and more.

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Become an ACBA Member

The ACBA membership includes commercial and hobbyist beekeepers, and those who just have an interest from around the county — a network of people and resources as comprehensive as the club’s history of more than 100 years.

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Donate

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Alameda County Beekeepers Association, click here.

Donations help us provide free swarm removal services and educate the public about bees and pollination.

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Events

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  • Hive dive with Sung Lee

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    Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States

    Join Sung Lee for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary!

    We'll go over what to look for as part of an inspection, and what to do next. Beginners are welcome: if you're new to beekeeping, you'll have a chance to get hands-on experience with bees. All we ask is that you join the club if you haven't already.

    Sung Lee is Alameda County’s famous Bee Charmer, with over 80 hives he inspects every week.

  • Club Potluck Picnic

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    Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
    This is the annual picnic for club members! We have a lot to celebrate as a club. Come out to the Hayward Apiary and enjoy fantastic food, camaraderie and bee chat!

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The nonprofit Alameda County Beekeepers Association, established in 1916, provides education, support and resources for beekeepers and the public.

  • Speakers on honeybee biology, behavior and husbandry
  • Honeybee swarm removal
  • Hands-on classes and workshops
  • Presentations to schools and organizations
  • Educational booth at the Alameda County Fair

Scheduled ACBA meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of most months at the San Leandro Senior Community Center, 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94578. However, meetings are often held in other outdoor locations during the summer months; see the in-person meeting schedule for details.

Everyone is welcome — members and non-members alike. In addition, special guest speaker presentations are often held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month; check the speaker schedule for details.

If there’s a swarm of bees in your yard, call 510-898-6696 to be connected with a local beekeeper who will safely relocate them. You can find more information on our Get Help With a Swarm page.

The Alameda County Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; our federal tax ID # is 94-3465679.