HANDS ON WORKSHOP $40 for members / $50 non-members

From the novice beekeeper eager to absorb insights on fueling and igniting a smoker, comprehending the nuances of an initial hive examination, and delving into other pertinent topics, to the seasoned apiarist intrigued by exploring new methods and practices, this class will provide comprehensive guidance on conducting a series of thorough hive inspections. Bring all of your questions!

A full suit and gloves are required, a hive tool, water and a snack are recommended.

REGISTER HERE

WATCH AND LEARN EXPERIENCE

$20 Donation, all proceeds benefit BASC.

Have you ever wondered what a cut out is or how to go about performing one? Well this is a perfect opportunity to watch and learn as Jon goes into a shed that bees have moved into, cutting out the comb and removing all of the bees. Experience the joy of the unknown, uncovering a mysterious colony that lurks behind the walls, diligently working away. The length of time they have been there and the size of the colony will be revealed to both Jon and participants in real time! 

A full suit and gloves are required, a hive tool, water and a snack are recommended.

Class is limited to 10 participants.

REGISTER HERE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH MANY INCENTIVES TO CHOOSE FROM!

Volunteer at the LA County Fair, no experience necessary! In fact, this is one of the greatest ways to fast track your beekeeping knowledge, listening to experienced beekeepers educate the public, and asking questions during down time. Also, we have a list of incentives that is sure to please all. 

ALL volunteers receive a complimentary, limited edition 2024 BASC t-shirt in this year's color of the queen, green. If you have already signed up, please make sure we have your t-shirt size(s) and shift date(s) by sending us an email. You also will receive a free parking pass and entry into the fair for each shift worked. That means you are welcome to enjoy the fair before or after your shift. 

If you work 3+ shifts you can choose from one (or more, see below) of the following:

3 shifts -  2025 Annual SINGLE Membership Waived - or -

5 shifts -  2025 Annual FAMILY Membership Waived  - or -

5 shifts -  Receive a NUC - or -

5 shifts -  $50 stipend applied to furthering your beekeeping education - or -

5 shifts -  A site visit by one of our experienced beekeepers to guide you on your journey

You are welcome to work as many shifts as you would like in order to receive more than one incentive, i.e. 8 shifts = 2025 Single Membership + a nuc, or 10 shifts = a $50 stipend and a site visit, or any combination from the list above. You are also welcome to combine family shifts to earn an incentive, i.e. you work 3 shifts and a friend or family member works 2 = a $50 education stipend, a 2025 FAMILY Membership, and so on. You do not need to be a member to qualify for the incentives however, we'd love it if you were! Please note, young humans are welcome provided they are of an age that can be helpful at the booth, like putting honey stick packages together for example. 

As you can see, we need everyone's participation to make the fair a success and raise money for our organization and, we want to show our appreciation to you for doing so.

The fair is open Thursday thru Sunday and on Memorial Day. Shift hours vary.

SIGN UP LINK FOR THE FAIR: https://signup.com/go/absvJco

For questions, please send us an email.

Ticketed Event, purchase tickets here: Laguna Beach Garden Club 2024 Gate & Garden Tour

From the Laguna Beach Garden Club Website:

The 2024 Walking tour will be held on Saturday May 4th, from 10 am-3 pm, starting at the Laguna Beach County Water District. The buildings gorgeous “Mediterranean Revival” style building built in 1927 is now the permanent host venue for the Laguna Beach Garden Club Gate & Garden Tour. Luxury VIP Buses will transport you to the start of the tour where you will stroll through a masterfully curated set of gardens in local neighborhoods.

The festive event will offer artisanal margaritas and Mexican fare for sale, as well as free spectacular homemade baked goods and refreshments. In addition to being able to enjoy plein air painters in several gardens you can participate in a raffle of prizes from local artists and businesses. Participants wearing festive garden party hats will be entered into the hat contest. It has become one of the most popular events in our town with multiple years of sold out attendance.

BASC will be in attendance selling honey.

*CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Whether you are new to beekeeping or a seasoned veteran, staffing events is a great way to fast-track knowledge and network with fellow beekeepers.

If you would like to volunteer, we would love the help and you will earn a Limited Edition 2024 BASC t-shirt in green, this years color of the queen! Let us know if you are available and include your shirt size by emailing us at bascbees1980@gmail.com.

**The listed times do not include set-up and tear-down, signed up volunteers will be contacted separately with details.

FREE EVENT

Louie’s Nursery in Menifee is hosting their 2nd Annual Spring Fling. Stop by, enjoy a FREE 2 taco plate with rice and beans while you stroll the many local vendors amidst the backdrop of the Valley’s premier nursery, and maybe take home a plant or two to support the local pollinators!

BASC will have an informational booth and will have honey for sale as well.

*CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Whether you are new to beekeeping or a seasoned veteran, staffing events is a great way to fast-track knowledge and network with fellow beekeepers.

If you would like to volunteer, we would love the help and you will earn a 2024 BASC t-shirt in green, this years color of the queen! Let us know if you are available and include your shirt size by emailing us at bascbees1980@gmail.com.

**The listed times do not include set-up and tear-down, signed up volunteers will be contacted separately with details.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Are you interested in seeing inside a hive and learning more about honeybees?

UC California Master Beekeeper Program offers Apiary Tours for those that have never seen a hive of bees and would like to take a look and learn more about beekeeping.

Tours are given by certified CAMBP OC Bee Volunteers and are held in Irvine at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center.

$20 per person (18 or older) REGISTER AND PRE-PAY HERE.

* DATE CHANGE * Event moved from 5/4 to 5/11

FREE EVENT

The City of Downey will be hosting it’s annual Street Faire!

BASC will be in attendance with our full booth set up for educating the community on the benefits of honeybees and local pollinators, as well as selling local honey and other bee related items.

• Food Trucks

• Shopping/Vendors

• Family and Pet Friendly

*CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Whether you are new to beekeeping or a seasoned veteran, staffing events is a great way to fast-track knowledge and network with fellow beekeepers.

If you would like to volunteer, we would love the help and you will earn a 2024 BASC t-shirt in green, this years color of the queen! Let us know if you are available and include your shirt size by emailing us at bascbees1980@gmail.com.

**The listed times do not include set-up and tear-down, signed up volunteers will be contacted separately with details.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Are you interested in seeing inside a hive and learning more about honeybees?

UC California Master Beekeeper Program offers Apiary Tours for those that have never seen a hive of bees and would like to take a look and learn more about beekeeping.

Tours are given by certified CAMBP OC Bee Volunteers and are held in Irvine at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center.

$20 per person (18 or older) REGISTER AND PRE-PAY HERE.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Are you interested in seeing inside a hive and learning more about honeybees?

UC California Master Beekeeper Program offers Apiary Tours for those that have never seen a hive of bees and would like to take a look and learn more about beekeeping.

Tours are given by certified CAMBP OC Bee Volunteers and are held in Irvine at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center.

$20 per person (18 or older) REGISTER AND PRE-PAY HERE.

The CAMBP OC Bee Team has released their 2024 Workshop lineup!

These classes cover seasonal topics and each includes class work, followed by hands-on in the apiary. Taught by Karine Trabut-Pouliquen of UC California Master Beekeeper Program, and the OC Bee Team, you’ll leave feeling confident and ready to manage your bees.

$40 per person/date PRE-PAY AND REGISTER HERE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Are you interested in seeing inside a hive and learning more about honeybees?

UC California Master Beekeeper Program offers Apiary Tours for those that have never seen a hive of bees and would like to take a look and learn more about beekeeping.

Tours are given by certified CAMBP OC Bee Volunteers and are held in Irvine at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center.

$20 per person (18 or older) REGISTER AND PRE-PAY HERE.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Are you interested in seeing inside a hive and learning more about honeybees?

UC California Master Beekeeper Program offers Apiary Tours for those that have never seen a hive of bees and would like to take a look and learn more about beekeeping.

Tours are given by certified CAMBP OC Bee Volunteers and are held in Irvine at UC South Coast Research & Extension Center.

$20 per person (18 or older) REGISTER AND PRE-PAY HERE.

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

The CAMBP OC Bee Team has released their 2024 Workshop lineup!

These classes cover seasonal topics and each includes class work, followed by hands-on in the apiary. Taught by Karine Trabut-Pouliquen of UC California Master Beekeeper Program, and the OC Bee Team, you’ll leave feeling confident and ready to manage your bees.

$40 per person/date PRE-PAY AND REGISTER HERE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM TO SOCIALIZE AND SET-UP.

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.

If you would like to purchase honey at this location, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance by email, bascbees1980@gmail.com.

BASC extends an open invitation for any and all to sit in on one of our monthly in-person meetings free of charge to see what we are all about. If distance is a barrier, you are welcome to connect with us via Zoom. By subscribing to our email list, you will receive monthly meeting invitations and the Zoom link.

Come and experience the heart of our community firsthand. Bring your questions (we address them on Zoom as well), engage in educational presentations and enjoy a tasty snack while networking with fellow beekeepers. Perhaps even win something fun from our opportunity drawing table.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.

Any Member in Good Standing or anyone specifically invited to attend the BASC Board of Directors meeting may do so and have a say in the meeting, but cannot vote. If a Member in Good Standing would like to present to the board, they will need to be added to the agenda. Please notify us at least 24 hours prior by email to bascbees1980@gmail.com.