Post-Secondary Accreditation

Take our Level One Beekeeping Certificate: 50-hour self-directed course including one-hour weekly Q and A sessions with the instructor

ABC Bees Post-Secondary Accredited Level One Beekeeping Certificate at NAIT. Now open for registration in the 2025-2026 sessions: 
November 10 – December 15, 2025
January 26 – March 1, 2026
April 13 – May 15, 2026

How to Spot a Queen

Outcomes Learners will develop strategies to spot a queen bee within the beehive, no matter how packed with bees your colony is.   Key Takeaways  Queen Bee Appearance: The queen bee is the largest bee in the colony. She has an elongated, pointed abdomen, a shiny and hairless back, and lighter-colored legs. Tip #1 – […]