SisQ Bee Club

Community Outreach

Here are some of the treasured community projects we’ve built over the years

The SisQ Bee Club has committed to its largest project to date, a Pollinator Garden, located on the grounds of the Siskiyou Golden Fair. The garden showcases multiple types of bees, butterflies, birds, and beetles who are quietly and consistently responsible for one of every three mouthfuls of food we consume. Most people don’t realize that the health and presence of pollinators are requirements for their food survival!

This county-wide educational showpiece is a fenced 40’ x 60’ plot between the armory and the floral building. Here are some of the features:

  • Showcases a variety of pollinator-loving, perennials, both native and non-native

  • Provides refuge, food, and housing for pollinators, reptiles, birds, bees, flies, beetles, and so much more.

  • Provides habitat and a potential learning arena explaining the relationship of pollinators to food success

  • Expands learning opportunities for school-aged children

  • Educates fairgoers and seasonal visitors about honey bees, other pollinators, and native plant landscapes

  • Enhances an existing space within the fairgrounds

The SisQ Bee Club Pollinator Garden

Educational Days with Yreka Union Elementary Schools

Fort Jones Lion’s Club Fall Festival

SisQ Bee Club members set up a booth during the October Fall Festival to capture an audience for the purpose of educating and promoting Honey Bees and other pollinators. It also provides an opportunity to showcase Club members’ pure honey, beeswax candles, and honey-based soap. Additionally, locally-made Club merchandise is available to the public with all proceeds going back to help with expenses and operations.

The Yreka Union Elementary Schools have teamed up with the SisQ Bee Club to hold spring & summer Saturday School Classes for students in grades 4-8. The 4-hour afternoon sessions include identifying pollinators, building bird & toad houses, exploring the needs of the Honey Bee, Pollinator Bingo, creating worm beds, planting seeds, and native plants in the garden located at the Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds. The direct hands-on activities are enjoyed by the students and the Bee Club members!

Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds Bee Club Booth

The Siskiyou County Fair is a major annual event that takes place in June, starting in 2026. The SisQ Bee Club hosts an informational booth aimed at educating visitors and promoting the Club’s mission: to practice and promote the art of beekeeping in Siskiyou County. Thousands of visitors, both young and old, come from near and far to learn about beekeeping and enjoy a free tour of the new pollinator garden. Attendees can view beekeeping equipment and tools and engage with experienced club members. Informative materials and handouts are provided free of charge, and the Club also sells members’ honey, beeswax candles, honey-based soap, and merchandise to support the art of beekeeping..