Beekeeping Basics

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The only program you’ll ever need to build your beekeeping foundation. Designed for beekeepers who have not gotten bees yet, or those who are feeling lost or overwhelmed with their colony commitments. Reach your potential with this course.

Beekeeping Basics: Orientation to Hobby Beekeeping

Course • 8 lessons

Curious about bees? Learn the basics in our Orientation to Hobby Beekeeping. You'll learn what equipment you'll need so that you can keep bees safely, how to get bees, and where to keep your bees. We help you build your beekeeping foundations.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Installing a Nucleus Colony

Course • 9 lessons

This mini-course outlines how to install a nucleus colony, and includes resources to guide you through the installation process.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Pollen and Nectar Flow

Course • 9 lessons

Flow is when nature provides food for your colonies of bees. In this mini-course, we cover indicators of flow, how pollination works, and how you can better predict when and how your bees will be bringing in food to your colonies.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Introduction to Hive Inspections

Course • 10 lessons

This mini-course outlines the basics of performing hive inspections. Hive inspections are essential for keeping your hive healthy. The ABC Bees 5 Questions are introduced and explained.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: All About Queens

Course • 13 lessons

This course will help you identify what a queen cell looks like, why queens are different from other castes in the hive, as well as signs to showcase that a virgin queen is roaming your colony as its’ new matriarch.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Supering for Wax Production

Course • 8 lessons

When it comes to beekeeping, you should always be prepared to have enough space for colony expansion. In this course, you will learn how to super to encourage wax production.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Making Splits in Place

Course • 7 lessons

Splitting your beehive can be tricky if the right steps are not taken. This course covers how to use the topping method. This easy-to-apply beekeeping technique will ensure that you’re always building strong splits.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Honey Harvesting

Course • 20 lessons

This course covers when to harvest honey, how much honey should be left for winter, what tools are required for harvesting and extracting honey, and step-by-step guides on pulling and extracting honey!

$20

Beekeeping Basics: Simplified Winterization

Course • 13 lessons

This mini-course outlines the basics of winter wrap and insulation. These tips will help you ensure that your hive will be protected from the elements and will provide a safe and comfortable environment for your bees all winter long.

$20

Beekeeping Basics: All About Level One Beekeeping

Course • 10 lessons

In this mini-course, we outline tips and tricks to help get you ready for Level One Beekeeping Certificate, the most expansive post-secondary accredited beekeeping training program offered online in Canada!

Free

Beekeeping Basics: Gardening for Bees with Stacey Cedergren

Course • 20 lessons

This mini-course gives a brand new perspective on your garden. Our goal is to help you feel empowered to make even the smallest yard better for pollinators. This mini-course focuses on gardening in any growing zone.

$20