2026 Workshops
Presented by CAMBP OC Bee Team and held in Irvine at South Coast Research and Extension center,
these quarterly hands-on workshops are in keeping with each current season in order to
help guide you through your first year of beekeeping.
*Workshop descriptions are subject to vary due to unforeseen events that can occur during a season of beekeeping.
Date(s): Saturday, January 24, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $40.00 per person/per date
Cancellation Policy: No refunds one week prior to workshop.
Class size: Limited to (10) per session
Location: South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, 92618
• Each class is limited to the first (10) registrants (some age restrictions may apply).
• All registrants are required to bring their own personal protective gear – closed toe boots, bee suit/veil/hat, and gloves – none will be provided for use on site.
• Register and pay online within (5) days of specified activity date. Please bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof of payment email to class.
Winter Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2026
TOPIC: Overwintered Colony Inspection & Making Decisions
- Overwintered colony inspection
- Spring feeding
- Purchasing new packages
- Splits & re-queening
- Note taking & inspection sheets
- Weather & floral sources
Reserve your spot HERE
Spring Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2026
TOPIC: Overwintered Colony Inspection & Checking New Packages
- How to inspect a colony
- Check on new packages
- How to do a mite test/ levels
- Possible pests
- OC Fair entries
Reserve your spot HERE
Summer Workshop
Saturday, July 18, 2026
TOPIC: Colonies in the Summer: The Highlights
- Inspection timing
- Varroa management
- Swarm Prevention
- Proper nutrition
Reserve your spot HERE
Fall Workshop
Saturday, October 24, 2026
TOPIC: Fall Preparation
- Low level mite infestation—importance
- Feeding
- Combining
- Hive prep/manipulation
Reserve your spot HERE