Beginner Beekeeping Course

Welcome to our signature Beginner Beekeeping Course! Our comprehensive program combines theory and hands-on experience to launch your beekeeping journey with confidence.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Theory Sessions (Online)

·       Thursday, April 24th, 2025, | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•   Friday, April 25th, 2025, | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Practical Session (In-Person)

·       Sunday, April 27th, 2025, | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

·       Location: Educational Bee Yard, Revelstoke BC

•   Note: Weather dependent

Flexible Learning Options

Choose what works best for you:

·       Complete Course (Theory + Practical)

·       Theory Sessions Only

•   Practical Session Only

Theory Component

Our interactive online sessions cover:

·       Essential beekeeping equipment and tools

·       Season timeline and beekeeper duties

·       Integrated pest management

·       Colony operations and honey harvesting

·       Winter preparations

·       Spring management techniques

·       Regulatory requirements and hive registration

•   Local beekeeping community resources

Practical Component

Hands-on experience includes:

·       Electric fencing and bear awareness

·       Professional hive setup

·       Frame and equipment management

·       Bee identification

·       Live colony inspection

·       Record-keeping best practices

·       Seasonal management techniques

·       Swarm control and hive splitting

·       Honey super management

·       Feeding protocols

•   Winterization methods

Required Equipment for Practical Session

Participants must bring:

·       Protective gloves

·       Veil or bee jacket/suit

·       Hive tool

•   Smoker

Course Philosophy

Our mission is to equip you with:

·       Strong theoretical foundation

·       Practical hands-on experience

·       Confidence in basic beekeeping skills

·       Responsible beekeeping practices

•   Connection to the beekeeping community