Many people are not aware that it is possible for a colony of honeybees to thrive in a city setting, and a course in being offered in Edmonton that will teach the participants the information they need to be urban apiarists.
The one-and-a-half-day workshop will give those who take part the knowledge and skills that they need to have a successful hive of bees right on their own property.
The topics that will be covered include everything from the life cycle of the honeybee to managing a hive, the behavior of bees, how to choose the bees and what type of hive will work best, how to set up and maintain the hive, how to provide medications to the insects, and how to gather the honey once the colony starts producing it.
Details will also be given about the city’s regulations with respect to the regarding keeping bees in an urban setting. Presentations folders of information can be prepared ahead of time for those who take classes such as this so they will be able to refer back to them should they need to.
Once the course is finished, the participants will be added to a mentorship community of other apiarists.
The classes are being offered starting on both May 14 and May 21 at the John Janzen Nature Centre. The cost is $250 per participant.
Those who are interested in taking part can find out more information and register online on the City of Edmonton website.
