Hayward Community Gardens Apiary

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24919 Whitman St
Hayward, CA 94544 United States Get Directions
https://www.haywardrec.org/facilities/facility/details/Hayward-Community-Gardens-143
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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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Pollinator garden work party

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
The rain is finally here, and time to make changes in the garden. We have had 5 yards of lightweight soil mix delivered, and need to spread it on the open beds, and lightly turn it in.  Bring: (if you can): Wheelbarrow, spading fork, garden rake, seeds you want to sow (wildflowers, natives, etc.), plants that are ready for planting, your positive attitude.

Community garden end-of year celebration

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

Join us for the Hayward Community Garden end-of-year celebration! The garden is where we house the club apiary, but it's also a wonderful space by itself — a calm, verdant, well-used public space in the city. Check out the garden and the bees and ask questions. There will be honey tasting at noon, and socializing with gardeners after that.

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Hive dive with Greg Mau

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
10 of 16 slots filled

Join experienced club member Greg Mau for a free hands-on activity at the club apiary! Everyone is welcome, regardless of beekeeping ability. You'll see how other people handle bees, and handle them yourself, gaining experience and confidence. Bring your questions about your hive, too!

If you're coming to this event, please register so we know how many people to expect.

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Sung Lee: Hive dive focusing on mite treatment

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
6 of 16 slots filled

Join club vice president and bee charmer Sung Lee for a free session about managing varroa mites at the club apiary!

Sung has over 80 hives himself, and also manages many clients’ hives. He’ll demonstrate both methods of checking for mites (the sugar roll and the alcohol wash), and he’ll explain how to treat for mites -- both reactively with various treatments when the count is high, and continually as part of an Integrated Pest Management system.

If you're coming to this event, please register so we know how many people to expect.

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Hive inspection for beginners

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
11 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

This event is focused on information for beginners. Nicole M. will go over what to look for in a hive inspection. If you're a new beekeeper, bring your questions.

If you're coming to this event, please register below so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!

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Hive inspection with Jim Veitch

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
5 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

Jim is a longtime beekeeper with several backyard hives. He will go over what to look for in a hive inspection, and you'll have a chance to get hands-on experience with bees.

If you're coming to this event, please register below so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!

Hive inspection for beginners

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
10 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

This event is focused on information for beginners. Rob Mathews will go over what to look for in a hive inspection, and how to do a sugar roll test for varroa mites. If you're a new beekeeper, bring your questions.

If you're coming to this event, please register below so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!

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After work hive inspection with Paula Breen

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
12 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

Paula is an experienced beekeeper, owner of Sweet Serendipity Honey, and past president of the ACBA. She will go over what to look for in a hive inspection, and you'll have a chance to get hands-on experience with bees.

If you're coming to this event, please register below so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!

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Pollinator garden work party

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

Weather should be fantastic. This will be a pivotal week for the garden as we head into summer. 

  • Pull weeds and cut back the Vetch ( a great green compost)
  • Install the new watering system.  Most of the bits are purchased. 
  • Plant Lavender borders. I have several flats of lavender sprouted in 4" pots that will make a fantastic border later this year.
  • Plant any other plants that are brought to the garden.
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Hive inspection with Peter Maxwell

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
5 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

Peter is an experienced beekeeper and the program manager at Planet Bee Foundation. He will go over what to look for in a hive inspection, and you'll have a chance to get hands-on experience with bees.

If you're coming to this event, please register below so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!

This event depends on the weather. If it looks like rain, check this page again before you attend -- we will update the page in case of any cancellation.

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Hive inspection with Jill Lambie

Hayward Community Gardens Apiary 24919 Whitman St, Hayward, CA, United States
7 of 12 slots filled

Join us for a free hive inspection demonstration at the club apiary in Hayward!

Jill is a beekeeper with several backyard hives and a founding member of Bee Chicks Hive Services, caring for and helping people overwinter their backyard hives in the Berkeley/Oakland area for four years. She will go over what to look for in a hive inspection, and you'll have a chance to get hands-on experience with bees.

If you're coming to this event, please register so we know how many people to expect. Thanks!