Club members and their guests are invited to our Summer Social. The Big Valley Beekeepers Guild are joining us too! Sunday, August 14th, 5-8pm Our most popular event is coming soon — our annual summer party. This year we will be at a beautiful outdoor venue with the rock-n-roll band The Double Shots, a catered […]
A Changing of the Guard
We have new Officers
Posted on July 5, 2022 by Cindy Holmes
Summer in El Dorado means some super-hot days, dearth for the bees, and sometimes, supersedures of our Club’s rulers. Somehow it ended up me, Cindy Holmes, as your new President, with Sivia Van Gundy as Vice President. Jim Guilliams moves to Treasurer, and Debbie Katz will be Secretary. Our At Large board members will be […]
It's coming
The nectar flow...and club elections
Posted on May 19, 2022 by Sandy Honigsberg
Our area's main nectar flow, the blackberry, is about to bloom! Are you ready? Supers on? Don't miss the flow...join our board of directors. We have three openings for next year's board, which runs July through next June. Board meetings are held once a month to plan activities and to take care of club business. […]
El Dorado County
Bears! Bears! Bears!
Posted on May 2, 2022 by Sandy Honigsberg
Here in El Dorado County bears are a given. It's only a matter of time before they come snooping around your apiary. Don't let your bees and your investment be destroyed! This month's meeting features our own John Havicon who will present on bear behavior and electric bear fences. John Havicon has owned and managed […]
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Field Day
Posted on April 20, 2022 by Sandy Honigsberg
April 24, noon to 3 pm Just a reminder for those who took the Beginner Beekeeping class, the rescheduled Field Day is this Sunday, starting at noon. We'll be meeting at Bluestone Meadow Lavender Farm. Be sure to bring your smoker and veil. April 26: last day to order nucs! Bee sales will close for […]