BEEKEEPING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions regarding our beekeeping classes.
We normally offer beekeeping courses and hands-on workshops for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced beekeepers. Programs may be available as individual classes or as a multi-part series, combining live online instruction via ZOOM with practical training at our educational apiary.
Our courses focus on practical, sustainable beekeeping methods and a deeper understanding of honey bee biology and behaviour.
Our live online classes have been very successful over the past several years. Every session is interactive, allowing participants to ask questions and actively participate in the learning process.
While we have offered our Natural Beekeeping for Beginners series in previous years, this year we are offering only one beginner-level course.
BEEKEEPING INTRODUCTORY COURSE 2026
Date: June 21
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Length: 3 hours
Price: $85
During this course, you will learn about:
- Types of beehives
- Beehive components
- Beekeeping equipment
- Hive location and placement
- Basics of honey bee biology
- Queen, drone, and worker bee identification (hands-on)
- Handling honey bees and brood frames (hands-on)
- Understanding what you see inside an open hive and at the hive entrance (hands-on)
What to Bring
Participants will need protective headgear (hat and veil) and closed-toe footwear. Long sleeves and light-coloured clothing are recommended.
Please bring your own protective headgear. A simple bug jacket or mosquito veil will suffice.
We also recommend bringing:
- A water bottle
- A notebook and pencil if you would like to take notes
The course will take place at our educational apiary and bee sanctuary.
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