hello from berkeley, CA

[buzzbee berkeley]

hi there, i'm brand new to beekeeping. i plan to make my top bar hive this weekend and would like to avoid buying packaged bees. anyone out there who lives nearby and needs to make a split?

[KQ6AR]

I know the alameda club is planning a trip to grass valley to buy nuc's in a few weeks.
http://alamedacountybeekeepers.vox.com/

Also the mount diablo club has a member thats into top bar hives
http://www.diablobees.org/

[odfrank]

Post your name with your local police, fire departments, and SPCA, catch a swarm. You will probably get more calls than you want.

[Fred Bee]

Not close to your area...but wanted to say "welcome" to you and wish you the best.

[Ravenseye]

Howdy from the other coast! Glad you're with us.

[buzzbee berkeley]

thanks so much for the tips!