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ACBA Zoom Presentation: Dr. Ferhat Ozturk

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Our speaker will be Ferhat Ozturk on Honeybee Products and Apitherapy. In this presentation, Dr. Ozturk will explore the fascinating world of honeybee products and apitherapy. From the golden elixir of honey to the healing properties of bee venom, this presentation explores the myriad benefits of these natural wonders. Discover the rich history of apitherapy, dating back centuries, and unlock the secrets of its modern applications in holistic wellness. Embark on a journey of exploration and enlightenment, as you uncover the incredible potential of honeybee products and apitherapy in enhancing your health and well-being.
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Pollinator garden work party

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

Our next work day in the garden will be December 21, the Solstice.  Bring any plants that we can put in the ground, or any seeds you would like to sew.   All donations to the garden are welcomed.  We will also enjoy some cider and snacks and toast to the shortest day of the year.  It will be a light labor workday, and mostly enjoying the time outdoors, the change in the season, and each other’s company.  Heavy rain cancels. 

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January In-Person ACBA Meeting

San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, United States
Our speaker will be Ferhat Ozturk on Medicinal Use of Honey: Evidence-based Applications. Honey has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments, including the prevention and treatment of wounds, infections, diabetes, cancer, and asthma, as well as cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal diseases. Not every honey is created equal!

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

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.

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ACBA Zoom Presentation: Dr. Daniel Swain

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Our speaker will be Dr. Daniel Swain, Climate Scientist at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He'll speak about climate change in California, outlining what we know with high certainty, discussing some of the more speculative and uncertain aspects, and concluding with thoughts on what adaptations would be commensurate with the changes ahead.

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March In-Person Meeting: Jerry Przybylski

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!

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March In-Person ACBA Meeting

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

Join us for our monthly in-person meeting! Speaker to be announced.

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April In-Person ACBA Meeting: M.E.A. McNeil

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

Join us for a presentation by M.E.A. McNeil, author of the new novel Bee Club.

M.E.A. McNeil is a Master Beekeeper, journalist and organic farmer. She writes both nonfiction and fiction.