Introductory Hands-on Workshops

Did you know that propolis has antibacterial qualities, that nosema can cause low honey production or that a honey bee queen can lay 1500 eggs in a single day? Learn this and more at the workshops provided by the Tech-Transfer Program. 

 

1. Introductory Beekeeping (Beginner)

2. Healthy Bees (aka Pest and Disease (IPM) Management for Beekeeping) (Beginner)

3. Basic Queen Rearing (Intermediate - 3+ years experience)

 

 

 

This beekeeping workshop consists of classroom sessions and hands-on lessons in the beeyard. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Topics include basic honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, working in the bee colony, seasonal beekeeper responsibilities, harvesting and extracting honey and preparing bee colonies for winter. Each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario Beekeeping Manual.

 

 

 

This beginner beekeeping workshop consists of classroom sessions and hands-on lessons in the beeyard. If you have bees or are intending to get bees in the near future, this workshop is for you! Topics include pest and disease biology and identification, monitoring for pests and diseases, record keeping, treatments and integrated pest management strategies. Each participant will receive a copy of the Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario Manual.

 

 

 

This intermediate workshop about rearing queens consists of classroom sessions and demonstrations with hands-on lessons in the beeyard. Participants are required to have prior beekeeping knowledge and experience in maintaining colonies. Topics include queen biology, methods of rearing queens, preparing a cell builder colony, grafting techniques and care of cells and queens. Each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario Queen Rearing Manual.

 

 

June 16th - Chatsworth - Register

 

 

 

Cancellation Policy: Should it become necessary for you to cancel your registration, a cancellation request must be received in writing via email to ttp@ontariobee.com or by phone @ 519-836-3609. Cancellation requests will be accepted up to the deadline time of 12:00pm noon, ten (10) business days in advance of the event. After that date there will be no refunds. Cancellations will incur an administrative cost of $15.

 

Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any workshop in the event that there is insufficient turnout. If the workshop is cancelled, we will provide notice at least two weeks prior to the scheduled start date. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs and schedule you for a future session of the workshop, or issue a refund if preferred. However, we cannot be held responsible for any other costs or damages incurred as a result of a cancelled workshop. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.