Level One Beekeeping Certificate Online

Start Your Beekeeping Journey: 50-Hour Online Certificate Open for Enrollment!

Social Immunity and Propolis

Outcomes Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles underlying social and individual immunity in honey bees.  Key Takeaways  Honey bees, like many social insects, have collective behavioural defences called “social immunity” to help defend and protect the colony against pathogens and parasites. Propolis is known to have many antimicrobial proprieties against bacteria, fungi, […]

Winter Success in Cold Climates

Outcomes Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the key strategies and considerations necessary to ensure the survival and well-being of bee colonies during the cold winter months.   Key Takeaways  Dr. Pernal’s advice offers a roadmap to navigate winter beekeeping challenges effectively. The main takeaways are:   Establishing Strong Winter Bee Populations: Winter bees […]

Flower Power: Land Reclamation with Bees in Mind

Outcomes Learners will be able to understand the critical role of pollinator habitats, including the significance of pollen and nectar for bee health and colony sustainability.   Key Takeaways    Importance of pollen: Pollen, unique to each flower, not only serves as a source of nutrition but also contributes to the honeybee immune system, fostering […]

Holistic Apiary Management With Bill Stagg

holistic management for queen and nuc production

Outcomes Learners will have knowledge about natural beekeeping, including the significance of observing bees, allowing swarming, providing natural nutrition, and timing colony splits for successful apiary management.   Key Takeaways  Beekeepers can learn valuable insights from observing and studying the behavior of bees in their natural environment. Allowing bees to swarm is crucial for the […]

Darwinian Beekeeping with Dr. Tom Seeley

Outcomes Learners will understand the concept of Darwinian beekeeping and key guidelines for promoting a more natural and sustainable approach to beekeeping.   Key PointsDarwinian beekeeping is an evolutionary approach that aims to let the bees use their own beekeeping skills fully. It aligns beekeeping methods with the natural history of honeybees, allowing them to […]