Beekeeping Workshops 2025
Do you want to keep your own honey bees? Don’t know where to start? This workshop for the beginner beekeeper will help you to understand where to start, what equipment is needed and learn the basic knowledge of the inner workings of the hive and its residents, the honey bee.
Join beekeeper Denise Graham of Lady D’s for a 3 hour (she will be available afterwards for any additional questions) in class workshop, she will guide you through the basics of becoming a beekeeper.
Beekeeping for beginners In-class workshop
Workshop will focus on;
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Beekeeping equipment and cost to get started
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A beekeeper’s responsibilities throughout the season
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Ontario Bee Acts: registration, inspection programs
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The life of a honey bee and the rolls they play in nature
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The dangers they face inside and outside the hive
We will provide a physical copy of the days information.
We recommend you bring a note pad and pen, water and a snack
When: Saturday March 8 or Saturday March 15 from 9am to 12pm
Where: Township of Tiny Community Centre, 91 concession Rd 8 East
Beginner Workshop - $114.99 per person
Must be 18 years or older and no pets
Beekeeping for beginner On-site workshop
Want to learn even more!! We’ve added hands-on classes!
After completing the in-class beginners’ workshop, expand your knowledge and join Denise in one of the bee yards located in Tiny. There you will learn to care for your own hive, hands-on! Personalize an empty hive box (provided at the end of the beginner course), paint your box to be distinguishable from the others. Honey bees will recognize the pattern you provided on the box (flowers, shapes) as their home.
Workshop will focus on;
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How to properly set up your hive. Introduce a nucleus into a hive box - May
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Hive inspection and what to look for – June, July
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Preparing your hive for winter – September, Oct
Meet as a group on the second Saturday of May, June, July, Sept or Oct. Dates may change due to weather. Spend 1.5 hours learning more about the life inside the hive and the responsibilities of the beekeeper. Learn how to conduct a proper hive inspection, and see the monthly changes developing in your hive. This hands-on experience will provide you with the knowledge to care for your own honey bees in your own backyard, with confidence.
Workshop hives will remain the property of Bonnie Bee Honey. All equipment and necessary products (meds, supplements, mite treatments etc.) will be provided by Bonnie Bee Honey.
Participants will be responsible for their own suit, veil and gloves. Hive tool is optional.
When: Second Saturday of the month of May, June, July, September or Oct.
Time: 1pm
Where: 18th concession Tiny
On-site Workshop $234.99
**Workshop reservations must be paid in advance and are non-refundable**
Pictured to the left: Bev and Bob of Lafontaine have been keeping bees since 2020 with the help from Bonnie Bee Honey.