Events & Beekeeper Training
Explore the world of beekeeping with ABC Bees, Calgary’s trusted name since 2010, setting the Gold Standard for beekeeping in Canada. Our 2024 in-person and online programs cater to all levels—from our renowned Level One Beekeeping Certificate weekends and online to Beekeeper Field Days, including “Orientation to a Beehive” and “Beekeeping 101.” Dive deeper with Beekeeper Bootcamps, designed to elevate skills and expand apiary potential.
Whether it’s ticking off your bucket list, planning a unique date night, or honing your beekeeping expertise, we’ve got you covered. Join us on a journey where beekeeping transforms from a hobby into a passionate pursuit. ABC Bees—where the world of bees comes alive!
In-Person Programs
Online Programs
In 2024, we invite you to join us for an exciting array of in-person programs designed for everyone, from total novices to seasoned beekeepers looking to enhance their skills. Our renowned Level One Beekeeping Certificate training weekends set the stage for comprehensive beekeeping education.
Discover the world of bees with our Beekeeper Field Days, offering diverse experiences like “Orientation to a Beehive” for those curious about the buzz and “Beekeeping 101” tailored for individuals seeking mentorship and support as they embark on their beekeeping journey. For the dedicated beekeepers aspiring to amplify their expertise, our Beekeeper Bootcamps are intensive programs aimed at boosting self-sufficiency and expanding apiary potential.
Whether you’re checking an item off your bucket list, planning a unique date night, or determined to elevate your beekeeping prowess, ABC Bees has you covered. Throughout the year, we provide numerous opportunities to transform your interest in honey bees into a passionate pursuit.
Join us on this exciting journey, where beekeeping transcends a hobby to become a fulfilling and enriching experience.
ABC Bees – where the world of bees comes alive
Level One Beekeeping Certificate
Get ready to study and receive you Beekeeping Certificate, create a plan, and offer your bees the best care and attention possible.
Join bee lovers of Alberta to produce backyard beehives, launched successful beekeeping businesses, and discovered the joy of producing and sharing their honey and wax products through the ABC Bees Level One Online Certificate.
Take your pet-bylaw accredited course hosted at Fort Calgary, Eliese of ABC Bees will guide you through the internal workings of the hive, seasonal management, strategies for managing Integrated Pest Management
Beekeeping Bootcamps
For beekeepers who want to become self-sufficient and increase their skill-set for productive and profitable apiary management
Embark on a beekeeping adventure with our exclusive one-day bootcamps! These immersive workshops cater to all levels of beekeepers. Learn the art of grafting queens, discover the secrets of varroa mites and oxalic acid application, and master the techniques of building super-strong splits for winter success.
Our hands-on approach ensures an unforgettable experience, empowering you to strategically plan, prepare, and nurture robust colonies. Elevate your apiary game, mitigate winter losses, and become a self-sufficient beekeeper. Reserve your spot now for a buzz-worthy journey into the heart of beekeeping expertise!
Beekeeping 101
Let ABC Bees guide you through a hive inspection, seasonal management; offering you confidence and tips-and-tricks to ensure you feel good managing your own bees
Take a couple of hours out of your busy life, and transport yourself into a bee suit, where you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to learn about bees, their amazing adaptations, and organization. Get your fingers sticky as you spy a queen, watch baby bees being born, and observe the intricate and delicate structures a beehive curates.
Honey bees have been on this planet since the T-Rex! Don’t miss out on this amazing experience.
Orientation to a Beehive
Get your fingers sticky for the first time. A bucket-list, date-night, experience!
Take a couple hours out of your busy life, and transport yourself in to a beesuit, where you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to learn about bees, their amazing adaptations and organization. Get your fingers sticky as you spy a queen, watch baby bees being born, and observe the intricate and delicate structures that a beehive curates.
Honey bees have been on this planet since the T-Rex! Don’t miss out on this amazing experience.
July 9, 2024
$60
Orientation to Beekeeping: Get your hands in a hive
July 23, 2024
$60
Orientation to Beekeeping: Get your hands in a hive
