Welcome to the Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association, founded in 1873, to foster the interest of bee culture and beekeeping within Los Angeles County. Our primary purpose is the care and welfare of the honeybee. Our group membership is composed of commercial and small scale beekeepers, bee hobbyists, and bee enthusiasts. So whether you came upon our site by design or just 'happened' to find us - we're glad you're here! Our club and this website are dedicated to educating our members and the general public. We support honeybee research, and adhering to best management practices for the keeping of bees.
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POSTPONED - Beekeeping 101 Class#3 on Saturday April 13th.
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SATURDAY’S CLASS WILL BE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Due to cool temperatures and a 90% chance of rain in the morning, the class that was scheduled for Saturday 4-13-2024 will be postponed until Saturday 4-20-2024. An email with class details for the new date was sent out to registered class participants on 4-11-2024. All current participants registers for the class will have their registration transferred to the new date.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 20th.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - new date will be Saturday April 20th
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2023 Annual Banquet
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Join us on Sunday December 3,2023 from 10am to 3pm
RSVP required to attend. Deadline to sign up is 11-26-2023
WHAT: Food, Raffle, & Fun. Come out and Celebrate 150 Years of beekeepers getting together in Los Angeles to talk about bees and educate the public.
WHERE: The Valley Hive, 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Chatsworth, CA 91311
PARKING: on Topanga Canyon Blvd (no parking restrictions on Sundays)
WHEN: Sunday December 3, 2023 from 10am to 3pm
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Your family, an appetizer or dessert to share, an item to be raffled off to raise money for LACBA, and your dancing shoes!
RSVP NOW: Deadline to RSVP is Sunday 11-26-2023. We need an accurate head count so we have enough food and seats for everyone.
Fundraiser for LACBA
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Saturday October 7th from 5-9pm
Back by popular demand, The Valley Hive’s 5th Annual Fundraising Honey Competition & Honey Dessert Recipe Contest is scheduled for Saturday October 7th from 5-9pm. This year, The Valley Hive is raising funds for LACBA, so tell all your friends about the event.
Members are encouraged to submit your honey for the competition. Your honey submission of 2 - 8oz jars of honey (one with a label & one without a label) need to be dropped off at The Valley hive by 5pm on Saturday September 23rd.
Are you looking to do something fun with your honey? Along with submitting your honey for the competition, you can use your honey to make a Honey Dessert and compete for the best tasting Honey Dessert Recipe. Click here to let us know what you will be bringing.
We look forward to seeing everyone out at The Valley Hive on October 7th. For more information you can contact The Valley Hive.
Dinner from 5pm to 7pm.
LACBA member Doug Nolan’s catering company, Outback Catering, will be cooking the night of the Fundraising event. For only $19.95 per person, you can support LACBA and have dinner.
Outback Catering is donating 10% of your meal ticket price to LACBA. Pre-order your dinner ticket now to make sure we have enough food for you. In fact, bring the whole family and invite your friends as well.
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POSTPONED - Beekeeping 101 Class#5 on 6-11-2023
/SUNDAY’S CLASS WILL BE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Due to cool temperatures and an chance of rain in the morning, the class that was scheduled for Sunday 6-11-2023 will be postponed until Sunday 6-25-2023. Class details for the new date will be send out on Saturday 6-24-2023, but class will be held at the same time. All current participants registers for the class will have their registration transferred to the new date.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - new date will be Sunday 6-25-2023
