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Build or enhance your own backyard beekeeping operation! Whether you are a beginner or an established beekeeper, a hobbyist or a professional, living in an urban or a rural setting, gain the skills to raise and manage honey bees through an entire beekeeping season. Apply your knowledge of bee biology and health, pollen and nectar, hive placement, feeding plans, and strategies for colony management. With the knowledge gained in this course, you will be able to develop solutions to overcome a variety of common beekeeping challenges.
Olds College is pleased to partner with Eliese Watson of ABC Bees to offer this course. This is a 50-hour self-directed course, including one-hour weekly Q&A sessions with the instructor.
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Dates: Feb. 3 - March 7, 2025
Costs: $475 + GST
Length of Program/Course: 50 hours
Delivery: Blended
Application Deadline: The registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to each class start date.
Prerequisites: None
Credential: Students who successfully pass this course will receive a certificate from ABC Bees that meets Municipal Urban Beekeeping Guidelines. This course may also be accepted as a requirement towards a beekeeping license application in many areas.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Phone: 403.556.4740
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