Packaged bees

Packaged bees:

We are now accepting orders for packaged bees. The order will be finalized in late March with delivery likely in the first week of April. The cost is $72 this year. When ordering, please provide your CURRENT phone number and an email address that you CHECK regularly. Some of our information is years old and not necessarily current. Your membership MUST be current to participate.

Checks should be made payable to: SCVBG
They should be mailed to:
Rick Keller
PO Box 32502
San Jose, Ca, 95152

Cute Bee Butt Shot

Just because it was a cute shot of a bee butt.

S.F. Bee Keeping Workshop - FYI

FYI for our guild members.

This is not part of the Santa Clara Valley Bee Guild but just in case you're interested or in the area.

When: Saturday, February 4
9:30a to 12:30 pm
Where: Recology Golden Gate,
900  7th Street, San Francisco, CA
Price: $35

More Info: http://www.hayesvalleyfarm.com

If you are interested in possibly becoming a beekeeper this class is for you.
We will cover:
* Legalities & insurance
* Responsibilities to the bees, yourself, household & neighbors
* Protective wear, tools & hive equipment options
* Things that can go wrong & corrective action options
* Options for getting bees, and the pro's & con's of each
* Cost & time commitments
* Resources for further learning
All class proceeds benefit non-profit SF Bee-Cause & Hayes Valley Farm.