Randy Oliver workshop Saturday August 22
Jim Veitch
A workshop with Randy Oliver on August 22, 2026
Book now https://www.alamedabees.org/product/randy-oliver-workshop-2026/
In the morning Randy talks about how to have healthy, productive bees, about his current research and other topics of interest. The afternoon showcases how to inspect hives and what to look for.
About this event
A very popular yearly workshop by Randy Oliver has been sponsored by ACBA . Randy has been a professional beekeeper and now spends full time developing practical applications for both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers.
Attendees must be ACBA members. Non-members are welcome to attend if they join first.
The workshop is aimed at beginning to intermediate beekeepers, though even very experienced beekeepers will find the workshop rewarding and will learn things that they did not already know. Morning lecture and afternoon hands-on demonstration so afternoon attendance is limited to 18. Cost $90 per person.
Morning lecture session
The morning lecture session will start at 8:30 am sharp at All Saints Episcopal Church Meeting Room 911 Dowling Blvd, San Leandro, CA. The morning session only is $40 and we can seat up to 50. We will be open for check-in at 8 am. Refreshments will be provided.
Afternoon session
At the lunch break, the full-day attendees will get directions to the bee yard for the afternoon hands-on session. Randy will demonstrate how to inspect a hive, how to assess the state of the hive and in the event of issues we see what actions might be taken to keep bees healthy and thriving.
Lunch is on your own.
Questions and FAQ
For questions, contact Jim Veitch jvei...@gmail.com
If you don't want to pay online then a check to the Treasurer (trea...@alamedabees.org) will secure you a spot. Unlike previous years there is no extra fee for online payment.
Profits from the workshop are donated back to Randy for his bee research. This is a great way to help Randy in exchange for a fascinating event.
Find out more about Randy's advice for successful beekeeping at http://scientificbeekeeping.com/ , many of his articles have been published in the American Bee Journal.