2019 Events at The Valley Hive & Topanga Nursery
Below is an updated list of upcoming classes and events at our location. We look forward to having you join us and be a part of our Chatsworth community! Please note: We love kids and welcome them to partake in our classes. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation.
Click here for a complete list of 1st Year Beekeeping Classes
Click here for a complete list of 2nd Year Beekeeping Classes
Click here for Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association Classes (LACBA)
UPCOMING EVENTS
How to Install A Package/Nuc
Sunday, March 31st - 1pm to 3pm
Registration is Required - Limited Space Available
- Class Topic: What to plant in a bee friendly garden
- The life cycle of the colony
- Basic bee biology
- How to install bees into a hive
Class Location: The Valley Hive - 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Parking: Please park on Topanga Canyon Blvd. Free parking is available all day Sunday
Time: Class starts at 1pm
Class Requirements: Bring a notebook and pen/pencil to take notes
Price: $30 per person (discounted rate if you sign up for all classes in the series). You will also receive a 10% discount for shopping in our store on the day of class.
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Varroa Mite Testing & Treatment
Sunday, March 31st - 9am to 11am
Registration is Required - Limited Space Available
Class Topic: Varroa Mite testing and treatment
Class Location: The Valley Hive - 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Parking: Please park on Topanga Canyon. FREE parking is available all day Sunday.
Time: Class starts at 9am
Class Requirements:
- This is an advanced class; Beekeeping 101 or equivalent required
- Protective clothing - full bee suit; gloves; high top boots/shoes (no sandals or open shoes)
- Bring a notebook and pen/pencil to take notes
Price: $30 per person (discounted rate available if you sign up for all classes in the series). You will also receive a 10% discount for shopping in our store the day of class.
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Beekeeping Experience - SOLD OUT
Sunday, March 24th - 9am to 12pm
Get a glimpse into hive life with this interactive 3-hour experience. You will learn first hand what it takes to be a beekeeper and what goes into taking care of honeybees. You will also join the beekeeper out in the bee yard and participate in the process of inspecting hives by opening up actual bee boxes, holding a frame of bees, and learning how honey is extracted from the hive.
$75 per person
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HIVE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Sunday, March 24th - 1pm to 4pm
Tired of your boring white bee box? Go from bland to BEE-utiful and turn your plain hive into a work of art. Your bees will be the envy of their neighborhood! Class instruction provided, along with paint, brushes and refreshments (of course!). Hive body sold separately. Purchase a deep hive body or complete hive on our website or at our bee store in Chatsworth.
Price: $35 per person
SPRING BIRDCAGE WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 7th - 1pm to 4pm
Come join us in the Topanga Nursery as we celebrate Spring! Create a beautiful succulent arrangement inside of a decorative birdcage that will brighten up any space - indoors or out. All materials will be provided, and step by step instruction is included.
Price: $70 per person
How To Inspect A Hive
Sunday, April 28th - 1pm to 3pm
Registration is Required - Limited Space is Available
Class Topic: Hive inspection techniques; what to look for during the first inspection after installing a package
Class Location: The Valley Hive - 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Parking: Please park on Topanga Canyon. Free parking is available all day on Sunday
Time: Class starts at 1pm
Class Requirements:
- Protective clothing - full bee suit, gloves, high top boots or shoes (no sandals or open shoes)
- Bring a notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes
Price: $30 per person (discounted rate available if you sign up for all classes in the series). You will also receive a 10% discount off of purchases made in our store during class.
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Hive Inspection Techniques
Sunday, April 28th - 9am to 11am
Registration is Required - Space is Limited
Class Topic: Hive Inspections
Class Location: The Valley Hive - 10538 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Time: Class starts at 9am
Class Requirements:
- This is an advanced class; beekeeping 101 or equivalent is required
- Protective clothing - full bee suit, gloves, high tops/boots (no sandals or open toed shoes)
- Bring a notebook and pen/pencil to take notes
Price: $30 per person (discounted rate available if you sign up for all classes in the series). You will also receive a 10% discount for shopping in our store the day of class.
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SIGN UP FOR ALL CLASSES IN THE 2ND YEAR BEEKEEPING SERIES
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