Sat, May 25
|Ottawa Beekeeping Supplies/Gees Bees
2024 Beginner Beekeeping Class
Curious about the art and science of keeping bees? This beginner class is for you!


Time & Location
May 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ottawa Beekeeping Supplies/Gees Bees, 538 River Rd, Gloucester, ON K1V 1E9, Canada
About the event
Learn the art and science of beekeeping, through a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. Our beginner beekeeping workshop will give you the knowledge you need to get started keeping honeybees. Â Topics include: introduction to honeybee biology, beekeeping equipment, seasonal hive management, bee diseases, and Ontario regulations and resources. In the hands-on portions of the day, you will learn how to inspect a beehive and handle frames of bees.Â
Participants will need to bring their own protective gear (beekeeping veil, beekeeping jacket, or beekeeping suit) and closed toed footwear. Â If wearing a veil, Â long sleeved, light colored and light material clothing is suggested. Â You can purchase beekeeping equipment ahead of time at our sister company Ottawa Beekeeping Supplies.Â
Please bring your own lunch and a water bottle. Â A notebook and pencil can be handy. Cameras are welcomed.
Class size is limited to 12 participants. Â The class is reserved for adults and mature teenagers who are interested in beekeeping. Â Workshop reservations must be pre-paid and are non-refundable.
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Tickets
Price
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Adult (16+ years)
$119.00
+$15.47 HST
$119.00
+$15.47 HST
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