Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association

SABA Meeting
2023-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC Cooperative Extension, Sacramento County, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827, United States
SABA Members: Please come in person, or join us on zoom for our monthly meeting. Please come at 6:30 for pizza, ice cream and bee talk. Guest speaker at 7 p.m.– Wendy Mather of the California Master Beekeepers Program.
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Class: Session 2, Managing the Colony: April 23, 2023
2023-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827, 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827
Session 2: Managing the Colony; Sunday April 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Instructors; Louis Zurlo and Dave Watson, Sacramento Area Beekeeper Association. Max Enrollment: 15

Topics:

Spring build-up
Managing the colony
Signs of swarms
Lighting and using a smoker
Opening and inspecting hives
What am I seeing in this hive? What am I looking for?
Troubleshooting

Date/Time: Sunday April 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
Instructor: Louis Zurlo and Dave Watson
Other Information

Please bring your Beekeeping suits or veils.
SABA classes work with honey bees. Honey bees are stinging insects, and while most stings do not require immediate medical attention, a small portion of the population can develop a life-threatening allergy. When working in the hives you will need to wear closed toe and closed heel shoes, long pants and a long sleeve shirt. If you don’t have/or bring protective gear, a hat and veil will be available for your use during the class. If stung, immediately remove the stinger by scraping it off and wash the area to reduce the alarm pheromone. If you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea or any other serious symptoms, immediately seek medical attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a SABA member to enroll in classes? The Beginning Beekeeping class series is open to members and non-members. Intermediate courses are open to SABA members only.
Are refunds available if I am unable to attend a class? SABA classes are offered at a low price and refunds are not issued.

Class Coordinator Lisa Romero, romero.lisa.s@gmail.com

Date
04/23/2023 (Sun.)

Time
9:00AM – 12:00PM PST

Location
Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
4137 Branch Center Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827
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Coffee Klatsch
2023-04-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-04-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | SABA Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528154461?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us on Sunday!

Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Grab a cup of coffee, ice tea, or Mead and let’s chat about BEES! Come on and join us for an hour or so at our biweekly Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup.

Bring Questions, Answers, Stories or just listen in. Suggested topics include, but are in no way limited to Spring Prep, and as always, Strange happenings in a hive…

Topic: SABA Coffee Klatsch
Link: Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association Presents is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SABA Sunday Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup
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Class - Session 2: Managing the Colony: April 2, 2023
2023-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827, 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827
Session 2: Managing the Colony Sunday April 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Instructors; Louis Zurlo and Dave Watson, Sacramento Area Beekeeper Association. Max Enrollment: 15 $60.00

Topics:

Spring build-up
Managing the colony
Signs of swarms
Lighting and using a smoker
Opening and inspecting hives
What am I seeing in this hive? What am I looking for?
Troubleshooting

Date/Time: Sunday April 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
Instructor: Louis Zurlo and Dave Watson
Other Information

Please bring your Beekeeping suits or veils.
SABA classes work with honey bees. Honey bees are stinging insects, and while most stings do not require immediate medical attention, a small portion of the population can develop a life-threatening allergy. When working in the hives you will need to wear closed toe and closed heel shoes, long pants and a long sleeve shirt. If you don’t have/or bring protective gear, a hat and veil will be available for your use during the class. If stung, immediately remove the stinger by scraping it off and wash the area to reduce the alarm pheromone. If you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea or any other serious symptoms, immediately seek medical attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a SABA member to enroll in classes? The Beginning Beekeeping class series is open to members and non-members. Intermediate courses are open to SABA members only.
Are refunds available if I am unable to attend a class? SABA classes are offered at a low price and refunds are not issued.

Class Coordinator Lisa Romero, romero.lisa.s@gmail.com

Date
04/02/2023 (Sun.)

Time
9:00AM – 12:00PM PST

Location
Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
4137 Branch Center Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827
Register

SABA Meeting
2023-03-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | UC Cooperative Extension, Sacramento County, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827, United States
SABA members: Please come in person, or join us on zoom for our monthly meeting.

Coffee Klatsch
2023-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | SABA Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528154461?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us on Sunday!

Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Grab a cup of coffee, ice tea, or Mead and let’s chat about BEES! Come on and join us for an hour or so at our biweekly Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup.

Bring Questions, Answers, Stories or just listen in. Suggested topics include, but are in no way limited to Spring Prep, and as always, Strange happenings in a hive…

Topic: SABA Coffee Klatsch
Link: Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association Presents is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SABA Sunday Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup
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Intermediate Class - Swarm Rescue: Sunday, March 5, 2023
2023-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827, 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827
Swarm Rescue: Learn how to safely collect swarms up to 15’ high. Sunday March 5, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Instructors; Louis Zurlo and Blake Darcy, Sacramento Area Beekeeper Association. Max Enrollment: 30 $60.00
SABA Intermediate Beekeeping Classes
New in 2023! SABA will have 2 intermediate course; Swarm Rescue and Queen Rearing, open to SABA members only and require a minimum of 1 year of beekeeping experience with successful overwintering. Come learn with the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association (SABA).
Topics:

Best Practices for rescuing swarm clusters
Swarm Behavior
Equipment and PPE
Approach, set-up, technics, removal, and relocation
Common problems
Ethical and legal principals

Date/Time: Sunday, March 5, 9 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento
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Class - Session 1: February 19, 2023
2023-02-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827, 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827
Session 1: Beekeeping Basics Sunday February 19, 2023. Instructor: Rachel Morrison, The Beecharmers. $60.
Topics:

Introduction to the SABA Beginner Beekeeping Series
Basic Biology of Bees and the Hive Workers, Drones, and Queens
Beekeeping Equipment, The Hive and Accessories
Getting Started – Choosing an apiary location, Best Honey Bees for the Sacramento Area
Installing Your Bees – Packages and Nucs
Caring for Bee Health – Varroa and Viruses, IPM Basics
Seasonal tasks, Time commitment and What to Expect as a New Beekeeper
Keeping it Legal – Registering your hive and beekeeping responsibilities

Date/Time: Saturday February 19, 2023, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
Instructor: Rachel Morrison, The Beecharmers.
Other Information

Beekeeping suits or veils are not needed at this first meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a SABA member to enroll in classes? The Beginning Beekeeping class series is open to members and non-members. Intermediate courses are open to SABA members only.
Are refunds available if I am unable to attend a class? SABA classes are offered at a low price and refunds are not issued.

Class Coordinator: Lisa Romero- romero.lisa.s@gmail.com

Date
02/19/2023 (Sun.)

Time
9:00AM – 1:00PM PST

Location
Sacramento County Ag Office 4137 Branch Center Road, Sacramento CA 95827
4137 Branch Center Rd
Sacramento, CA 95827
Register

SABA Meeting
2023-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | UC Cooperative Extension, Sacramento County, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA, 95827, United States
Dear SABA members: The first 2023 meeting of the Sacramento Area Beekeeping Association is this Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. We are back at our old location—the Sacramento County- UC Extension Ag Branch Conference Room at 4145 Branch Center Rd, Sacramento. The education program is “Preparing Your Hives for the Season” presented by Steve Brunberg. A business meeting will follow.
For those who are unable to attend in person, there is a Zoom option.

Coffee Klatsch
2022-12-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-04 12:00 - 14:00 and 5 more dates | SABA Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81528154461?pwd=[REDACTED]
Join us on Sunday!

Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting!
Grab a cup of coffee, ice tea, or Mead and let’s chat about BEES! Come on and join us for an hour or so at our biweekly Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup.

Bring Questions, Answers, Stories or just listen in. Suggested topics include, but are in no way limited to Spring Prep, and as always, Strange happenings in a hive…

Topic: SABA Coffee Klatsch
Link: Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association Presents is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SABA Sunday Coffee Klatsch and Bee Buddy Meetup

Don’t forget to renew your SABA membership! Here’s the link to the Membership page: SABA Membership Page

SABA Meeting
2022-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
SABA Meetings—Presentation 7:00 p.m. Business meeting 8:00 p.m. SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
Multi Purpose Room , 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
View the meeting via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82452364831?pwd=[REDACTED]

Business Meeting @8:00pm

SABA Meeting
2022-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA, 95811, United States
SABA Meetings—Presentation 7:00 p.m. Business meeting 8:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION! SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
Multi Purpose Room , 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811
New Hybrid Option! View the meeting via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82452364831?pwd=[REDACTED]

Business Meeting @8:00pm
