Each month, we will be diving deeper into the world of bees, learning about native bees, regionalized honey bees, and the relationship that we as humans have with bees.
When we think of bees, we often think of Apis mellifera, or the western honey bee, but did you know that there are 20,000 known species of bees in the world?
Broaden your perspective on the world around us by learning about native bees and endemic (native to a single defined geographic location) species of bees such as the Scottish and Irish bees.
Take the opportunity to learn about some of the uncommon and rare attributes of bees from around the world such as the South American stingless bees, ground nesting bees, and the humble bumble bee by joining us in the Wild World of Bees.
This webinar series is meant to smash convention by interviewing beekeepers and researchers from around the globe, on the philosophy behind beekeeping and land stewardship. We will be exploring what empathy, humanism, and connection to nature all have in common.
until Samantha Foxx Winship, Lenka Petric, And John MacFarlane’s talk on underrepresented beekeepers
Founder of Urban Bees in London, Alison will share ‘How to Help Solitary Bees and Bumblebees by Rewilding Rooftops’
Citizen Science and its pivotal role in preserving wild honey bees in Italy
Gangster Gardener and MasterClass expert shares about autonomy in food production
Joining us from the Isle of Colonsay, Andrew Abrahams shares his experience caring for Apis mellifera mellifera, bees endemic to the area.
Best selling author & Cornell biology professor emeritus on what makes honey bees extremely special
Award-winning entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey shares why ecosystems thrive with diversity and why human systems follow the same pattern.
Advocate for the education, empowerment and the promotion of women and people of colour in beekeeping, agriculture and the arts innovation.
Founders of the Kawartha Junior Beekeepers Program for young aspiring beekeepers.
Professor and Dean at Bhavans College studying the conservation of Apis dorsata.
Member of the of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and beekeeper in a northern, remote region.
Researcher specializing in ethnobiology, stingless beekeeping, and agroecology.
Best selling author on history of bees in America and how the honey bee shaped a nation
Details for each session are still forthcoming
Saturday, March 12, 2022 with Ron Finley on Creativity in the Garden
Saturday, April 9, 2022 with Andrew Abrahams on Rearing and Preserving Apis mellifera mellifera on the Scottish Isle of Colonsay
Saturday, May 14, 2022 with Dr. Tom Seeley on The Behavioral Wonders of Worker Bees
Saturday, June 11, 2022 with Dr Samuel Ramsey on Biodiversity & Diversity in Bio: What’s the Point?
Saturday, July 9, 2022 with Samantha Foxx Winship on Beekeeper Round Table: Underrepresented Beekeepers
Saturday, August 13, 2022 with Dr Nitin Labhane on Conservation of Apis dorsata with support from the Korku Tribe in India
Saturday, September 10, 2022 with Morgan Voyageur on Beekeeping in a Northern Remote Community
Saturday, October 15, 2022 with Dr. Miriam Aldasoro on Meliponoiculture: Stingless Beekeeping
Saturday, November 12, 2022 with Tammy Horn Potter on Flower Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat
Saturday, December 10, 2022 – Students Choice! You will get to choose what topic you want to hear about most!
All sessions are at 11am Mountain Standard Time
Learn about endemic honey bee species in Scotland and Ireland and what is being done to protect them.
Explore the ways in which we as humans nurture our relationship with bees and nature as a whole.
Take a deeper look at the wondrous behaviours, fascinating history, and unique work being done with bees.
Learn about the uncommon and rare attributes of bumbles bees, mellipona bees, and ground nesting bees.
Yes, all webinars will be recorded and made available on demand to you after each event. You will receive an email with the YouTube link of the recorded webinar 24 hours after the event. This link will never change, and you can view it anytime
The webinar will be held on Zoom. It is recommended that you have the latest version of Zoom installed, but you are also able to access the webinar through your web browser.
No, we will take care of that for you. As an attendee you are automatically muted, and your cameras are automatically turned off. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions directly to the speakers through the chat and during the Q&A portion of the webinar you may be given the opportunity to ask your questions via audio and video.
All videos will be uploaded to a private YouTube page where you will have access on demand, anytime.
You can always reach us at support@abcbees.ca
