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This beginner beekeeping class, is a hands-on hive dive class for beginner beekeepers. We recommend that you have completed the Beginner Beekeeping Class ONE before taking this class. We will be building on what you learned in the first class.

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the May 10th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

MDBA Beekeeping Classes for members
For new beekeepers and 1- 2 year beekeepers
Beginner Beekeeping Class One - 2.5 hour class - in person
- for new beekeepers who joined in 2024, 2025 and have no hives or have hives. This class is useful to new beekeepers (1 - 2 years) who have bees, lost bees, and need more basic information.
We will discuss, show, and demonstrate PPE’s (personal protection equipment) hive components, hive tools, varroa test equipment,, apiary considerations, and resources.
We will also spend time answering your questions.
MDBA Beekeepers who are in the CA Master Beekeeping program will be your teachers.
If you need to cancel please do so before the cut off date and time. This will allow other members to fill your spot.
Register and pay for the class on the event calendar.. Class size limited to 10. No walk-ins. Class will be held in a garage. Wear warm clothing/layers

This beginner beekeeping class, is a hands-on hive dive class for beginner beekeepers. We recommend that you have completed the Beginner Beekeeping Class ONE before taking this class. We will be building on what you learned in the first class.

A one-hour monthly meeting where we discuss beekeeping in our region, answer your questions and share our experiences and knowledge of bees with each other.

Presentation description TBA

This beginner beekeeping class, is a hands-on hive dive class for beginner beekeepers. We recommend that you have completed the Beginner Beekeeping Class ONE before taking this class. We will be building on what you learned in the first class.

This beginner beekeeping class, is a hands-on hive dive class for beginner beekeepers. We recommend that you have completed the Beginner Beekeeping Class ONE before taking this class. We will be building on what you learned in the first class.

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the June 14th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

This beginner beekeeping class, is a hands-on hive dive class for beginner beekeepers. We recommend that you have completed the Beginner Beekeeping Class ONE before taking this class. We will be building on what you learned in the first class.

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the July 12th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the August 16th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the September 13th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

Join other Central Cluster members for an online conversation about what we‘re doing and seeing in our colonies this month.

TBA

Program: TBA Register online by logging-in to the website, clicking on “Event Calendar”, click on the October 11th Beehive Deep Dive & Learn event link, and then the “Register Now” button (on the right side of the webpage). Please note, you must be logged-in to the MDBA website under your account ("Member Login") to complete attendance registration. Please park at the far east end of the parking lot. If you have any problems or need any assistance, please email Ian Thomas-Bignami- vpmembered@diablobees.org

Ellen Walters will present her Master Beekeeper Capstone project, "Changing from Langstroth to AZ Slovenian Hives - a Beekeeper’s Journey."