In our current online education series, we have covered a series of topics important for the hobby beekeeper. This evening, Arthur Kubogamell gave us a closer look at "Parasitic Mite Syndrome" and considerations for keeping our bees healthy and productive. Members are invited to attend the Zoom meetings. For details please contact us.
Bees as Seeds by Melanie Kirby
When most of the nation was otherwise busy on November 3rd, we had the great pleasure of hosting Professional Apiculturist, Queen Honey Bee Breeder and owner of Zia Queenbees, Melanie Kirby. In 2019, she was selected for one of only five internationally-awarded Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowships and we were delighted that she shared with us … Continue reading Bees as Seeds by Melanie Kirby
Kristy Allen shares her Beez Kneez insights
The latest in our online meetings saw the fabulous Kristy Allen present her love of bees and cycling! There's an extensive Q+A at the end of the presentation - which is a great way for new and seasoned beekeepers to share tips and information with each other. The video presentation is available for members only. … Continue reading Kristy Allen shares her Beez Kneez insights
COVID-19 and Gilroy Beekeepers Association gatherings
With the ‘Shelter In Place’ order in effect starting on March 17th, we are postponing until further notice the following classes: • March 21st ‘Swarm and Splits’ class • March 28th ‘Beginning Beekeeping Field Work’ In addition, the Gilroy Recreation Department have cancelled all activities at the Senior Center, where we hold our club meetings, … Continue reading COVID-19 and Gilroy Beekeepers Association gatherings
Think Like a Bee – by Sharon McCray
Creating a Year Round Honey Bee Garden Due to popular demand, GBA member and Master Gardener, Sharon McCray, gave a talk on how to create a year-round honey bee garden. Video courtesy Mike Witz.
Back to the Classroom at Barrett Elementary
As part of the Gilroy Beekeepers Association mission to provide education in our local community, we've been spending some time with local second graders! GBA members, Sara Cutrignelli and Arthur Kubogamell, had some fun learning tools on hand for students from Barrett Elementary to help them understand the importance of bees as pollinators. To immerse … Continue reading Back to the Classroom at Barrett Elementary
Swarm School 2019
Swarm School is back by popular demand, presented by Gilroy Beekeepers Association! The class is designed for those who wish to learn how to safely capture bee swarms with minimum impact on people and the environment. GBA members who successfully complete the class will be eligible to add their name to the Gilroy Beekeepers Association … Continue reading Swarm School 2019
2019 Santa Clara County bee registration
The 2019 Santa Clara County bee registration form is now available. Click here to download a PDF copy. Send a $10 registration fee* and this form to: Santa Clara County Division of Agriculture Attention: Agriculture Biologist 1553 Berger Drive, Building 1 San Jose, CA 95112 *The $10 fee is per beekeeper, not per hive nor location.
Thank you Humble Bee
...for the generous donation of jackets, veils and gloves for local beekeepers and for supporting our members!
Friendly bees on my hand
This month's photo comes courtesy of Kathleen Stang, our Association's Secretary and bee-tamer extraordinaire! Thinking of handling your own bees? Come and meet Kathleen and other members of Gilroy Beekeepers Association at the 2018 Santa Cruz County Fair from September 12-16 - look for The Bug Barn!