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  • ACBA Zoom Presentation: Michael Bush

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    Our speaker will be Michael Bush, talking about Francis (François) Huber. Huber was the 1814 author of the seminal book Huber’s New Observations on Bees, which laid the groundwork for all the practical knowledge we have of bees today. His discoveries were so revolutionary that beekeeping can be divided in two eras: pre-Huber and post-Huber.

    Michael Bush is the author of the books The Practical Beekeeper, The Practical Queen Breeder, and more. He shares his extensive knowledge on his website The Practical Beekeeper.

  • January In-Person ACBA Meeting

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    San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, United States
    Ukrainian filmmaker Lana Shapoval presents footage of the Minefields Honey project in action.  An introduction will be provided by Caverlee Cary, a local Ukraine advocate.

  • 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.

  • ACBA Zoom Presentation: Mirza Tihic

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    Our speaker will be Mirza Tihić, speaking about Beekeeping in the Age of AI.

    What keeps beekeepers going when the economics don't always make sense? Drawing from interviews and survey data from beekeepers across the country, this talk explores why people stick with beekeeping despite challenges, how beekeepers make decisions about treatment, local adaptation, and hive management, and how AI and tchnology can play a role in beekeepeing practices, access, and sustanability

  • February In-Person ACBA Meeting: Phil Stob on Bait Hives

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    San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, United States

    Join us for a presentation by Phil Stob on bait hives! What makes an effective, practical swarm-trap in the East Bay? How can we save our neighbors the drama of dealing with swarms? How can we easily capture swarms from our own hives? How can we get free local bees?

    Phil has the answers. He's a Fremont beekeeper and 10 year ACBA member who has had exceptional success luring colonies to his traps (75 in the last four years)! Phil gives most of his swarms to local beginner beekeepers.

    Social time start at 7:00, and the formal meeting begins at 7:30... but Phil will also host a friendly discussion for new beekeepers from 7:00-7:30. If you're a new beekeeper, show up early and ask your questions!

  • 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.

  • ACBA Zoom Presentation: Dr. Fernando A. Fleites-Ayil

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    Our speaker will be Dr. Fernando A. Fleites-Ayil of the University of California, Riverside Department of Entomology. The subject of the talk will be “Pathogen spillover is a threat for native stingless bees”.

  • Pollinator garden work party

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

    Join us for some light gardening labor, enjoying the time outdoors and each other’s company. Heavy rain cancels. 

  • March In-Person Meeting: Jerry Przybylski, Swarm Catching… and how to get the most out of the Swarm-List

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    San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, United States

    Join us for our monthly in-person meeting!

    Our speaker will be past ACBA vice president Jerry Przybylski, the coordinator of the swarm hotline and swarm list. He'll talk about swarm catching. You'll learn how to get the most out of the swarm list and (maybe) get free bees!

  • Hive dive with Robin Chatham: How To Successfully Handle Bees Without A Suit or Veil

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    Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
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    Join ACBA member Robin Chatham for a free hive demonstration at the club apiary! She’ll be discussing How To Successfully Handle Bees Without A Suit or Veil, with a BONUS discussion of How To Find The Queen Quickly.

    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. Please register for this event so we know how many people are coming.

    Check out Robin Chatham’s Keeper of the Wild Bees Youtube channel to learn more about her.

  • Pollinator garden work party

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

    Join us for some light gardening labor, enjoying the time outdoors and each other’s company. Heavy rain cancels.

    Phil says: Weed wack, pull weeds, water, chit-chat, plant some new ones, pull some old ones. Now is the key time to set the tone for the garden for the year.  No new weeds will sprout up and new plants will have a good chance to mature. Bring any new plants you want to contribute. Bring your gloves, and your favorite implements of destruction.  I'll try to predict your needs and bring a truck load of tools. 

  • April In-Person ACBA Meeting

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    San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, United States
    Ukrainian filmmaker Lana Shapoval presents footage of the Minefields Honey project in action.  An introduction will be provided by Caverlee Cary, a local Ukraine advocate.