September 13, 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bluestone Meadow Farm | 2025 Carson Rd | Placerville
Alexis is a crop consultant for Grow West, an account manager for Dixon Bee Co., a pollination consultant for Beewise and the manager of Bedoya Orchards. As a crop consultant, she works with growers in different commodities, such as processing tomatoes, alfalfa, sunflowers, beans, vine seeds and almonds. Alexis has a pest control advisor license and writes recommendations to clients to improve their agricultural practices. At Dixon Bee Co., she maintains customer relations and manages the company contracts and day-to-day operations. At Bedoya Orchards, Alexis oversees all orchard operations including pruning, groundwork, fertilization, pest management and irrigation.
Upcoming meetings
- October 11th - open to the public
Jake “Beeman” Barker - Cornell and EAS Mast Beekeeper
Honeybee Immune Systems - November 8th
El Dorado Beekeepers Board of Directors
Honey Tasting - December 13th - members only
Winter Social (Mead and Dessert)
Announcements
- The EDB apiary is open!
We re-opened the apiary for the season on April 4th. In July, we will be opening on the same schedule as last year, the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Starting times will vary due to temperature. Look for start times on Facebook. Bee protective clothing is required, and non-members can attend too (properly attired). Non-members will need to complete a “hold harmless” agreement. The apiary is located at 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, right across from the Sherwood Demonstration Garden. Come on over!
- EDB survey for 2026
The El Dorado Beekeepers are looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, and we want your input!
We’re working to improve what we offer our members, create more opportunities for participation, and make EDB a club that truly reflects the interests and needs of our beekeeping community.
We’d love to hear what you think about all areas of the organization—our meetings, educational programs, speakers, mentoring, activities, events, communication, and membership experience.
Most importantly, this survey is an opportunity to tell us where you would like to see EDB go in the coming year. What would you like more of? What should we change? What new ideas would you like us to explore?
Your feedback will help the board set priorities and plan the 2026–2027 season.
El Dorado Beekeepers 2026 Survey - Google Forms
- Be part of EDB's governance or just be a volunteer!
EDB is looking for people interested in being part of EDB's governance or helping guide the organization into the future. These roles can vary from board positions to committee chairs or just volunteering to help educate. EDB needs a volunteer coordinator right now! Help make EDB a better organization. If you are interested, you may contact Jim Guilliams at [email protected], or Leandra Hale at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
You can:
- Help at a meeting or event
- Join a committee
- Help with educational programs
- Share your beekeeping skills or knowledge
- Help with club projects
- Bring a new idea to the table
Volunteer when you have the time
Even an hour of your time can make a difference.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Honey Tasting contest
- Help us setup and breakdown help keep our event running smoothly.
- Winter Social
- Help make our annual social a success with setup and cleanup.
- Fairgrounds Pollinator Box Committee
- Help do weekly checks to ensure our pollinator box is doing well, the watering system is running and our presentation looks Bee-tiful!
- Apiary Help
- Help with hands-on apiary projects, presentations and activities.
Have another idea, a special skill, or something you’d like to help with? We want to hear it! email us [email protected]
We want EDB to be a club where members don’t just attend — they participate, connect, learn, teach, and have fun together
There are plenty of ways to get involved, and we’ll help you find an opportunity that fits your interests, skills, and availability.
Your Club. Your Ideas. Your Impact.
Together, we can make EDB even better in 2026–2027!
Hive Management
- Questions about your bees? Try our Facebook group!
If you can't figure out what the heck's going on in that hive, ask our Facebook group, where club members post questions, answers, and many opinions. You can also post photos of your beekeeping successes!
- Hungry bees?
It's a good idea to have bee feed on hand, so you have it when necessary. EDB has pollen patties ($4.00) and Hive Alive patties ($10.00) for sale. They are in the Placerville area, contact John Havicon at 916.996.8371, Patties are also available at our club meetings.
- Operator ID number.
An Operator ID is required to purchase ALL Varroa miticides. California is enforcing a law requiring proof of an Operator ID # for all miticides like FormicPro, MAQS, Apiguard, HopGuard and Apivar, regardless of quantity. Mann Lake and Dadant won't sell to you without it. No fee is required to get the number. An Operator ID must be renewed yearly, it expires December 31st each year. Act now!
Step 1
Call El Dorado County Department Ag.
530.621.5520
Step 2
Tell staff that you are a beekeeper applying for the first time or renewing whichever is applicable to you.
Step 3
Make appointment
The County is required to read information and review the process with you in person.
Call today. Don't let your mites go untreated!
- Don't forget to register your hives with the State of California!
All hives need to be registered in BeeWhere each calendar year. If you have less than 10 hives the registration is cost free. It is a requirement of the state, and El Dorado County will enforce this requirement. Don't get caught without this registration! A link to BeeWhere is located on our resources page.