News 2016

How exciting! Over 200  newbees (Yikes!) showed up for our first class of the 2016 season! What a gorgeous day to be up on the mountain at Bill’s Bees Bee Farm. Bill and Clyde have hosted and taught the Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Class 101 for many years. Once upon a time, there were only a handful of “newbees” interested in becoming beekeepers. Over the past few years, interest in beekeeping and the desire to learn more about these tiny honey bees who are so important to our survival, has grown around the world.So now you want to be a beekeeper!!!...

"In a little over a month from now you'll be picking up your bees. Here's some helpful tips from the American Honey Queen - Buzzing Across America blog on what to do when you get YOUR BEES home! ~ Bill Lewis, Bill's Bees You may have seen beehives near orchards or along fields in your area, but how did the honeybees get in there? Let’s take a look at how bees arrive in the spring and how they are transferred into the hive. After a beekeeper has pre-ordered their honeybees for the year, they will get a phone call in spring saying...

"I read the following article and attended this meeting. I thought it was a good informative meeting. It was great to hear from some of the top researchers investigating bee problems. I really appreciate their taking time out of their busy schedules to share with us. Yes, in 2014 President Obama put out a Presidential Memorandum instructing  federal agencies to create a national strategy to promote the heath of honey bees and other pollinators. A lot of work is being done. However, to my knowledge, there was never any budget set aside to fund this effort. Dr. Jeff Pettis said it best....

Born on February 11, but celebrated on February 22, 1732, ~ George Washington was a Beekeeper ~Beekeeping Superstition in Appalachia Related to His Birthday. Via Historical Honeybee Articles - Beekeeping History George Washington was a beekeeper: There are two brief mentions in George Washington’s papers indicating that bees were raised by him at Mount Vernon. In 1787 George Washington, then President, had a 'bee house' built on the grounds of Mount Vernon, a replica with three straw skeps was built in 1947. Members of the old gum fraternity in the highlands of Appalachia say, "that if you expect your bees to do well, you...

The Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Beekeeping Class 101 - 2016 Season begins Sunday, February 21, 9:00AM-Noon, at Bill's Bees Bee Yard - http://goo.gl/maps/Hz7NS.  We teach responsible beekeeping for an urban environment, adhering to Best Management Practices for the bees, beekeepers, and general public. All are Welcome! Dates: Classes are held the 3rd Sunday of each month: February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 15, No class in September, we're sharing our experience and knowledge at the LA County Fair Bee Booth), October 16.Time: Classes held from 9am-noon. Please arrive 15 min. early so...