Level One Beekeeping Certificate

Red Deer Beekeepers is proud to host ABC Bees for a Level One Beekeeping Certificate for hobby beekeepers in an urban and rural setting. This 16-hour intensive program will offer everything you need to know to begin beekeeping. The course is taught by Eliese Watson, Founder of ABC Bees and advocate for urban beekeeping across Canada.

Cost - $290 + GST

Course includes Beekeeping in Western Canada textbook, hand outs, resources, coffee/tea service and light refreshments

Course Units Include:

• Honey Bee Biology
• Getting Started: The Basics
• Nectar and Pollen Plants
• To Feed or Not To Feed?
• Seasonal Management
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
• Honey Bee Health
• Integrated Pest Management

Register here - http://www.abcbees.ca/product/l1bk-reddeer

Trainer Bio - Eliese Watson

Eliese has travelled all over North America teaching and mentoring under beekeepers such as Corwin Bell, Sam Comfort, and Kirk Anderson. She has a wide knowledge of natural beekeeping practices with both Top Bar Hive and Langstroth equipment.

Eliese started ABC Bees in 2010 and has shared her passion for honey bees and building connections to the community through bees all over North America. A happy mother, beekeeper, fisher-woman, hiker, baker, and chopper of wood, Eliese loves being outside and talking about BEES! She is so proud of the community that has supported her and her dream of building a beekeeping company that was focussed on educating the public on hive management, urban stewardship for native bees, and youth programs and outreach. She is living her dream through her work with ABC Bees.