Course 2016
Program:
This one-day course is aimed at providing all the necessary information that a beginner backyard/urban/small- scale beekeeper would need for their first season of keeping honeybees. The course consists of classroom presentations, and a practical beekeeping session at the McGill Apicultural Association's apiary.
Description:
While honeybees are crucial pollinators in agricultural, urban and natural ecosystems, their populations are declining around the world, and many hives aren't as productive as they used to be. Here in Quebec, we are no exception. Through practical work with bee colonies at McGill’s Macdonald Campus Apiary in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, this backyard beekeeping course raises awareness on the importance of honeybees and how to start your honeybee colony in your own backyard.
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When:
Saturday May 28, 2016 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration:
https://www.bookstore.mcgill.ca/apiguru2016
Registraton fee per participant: $100.00
Location:
Macdonald Campus of McGill University
Centennial Center Building, Room CC1-162
21,111 Lakeshore Road
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec
Target Audience:
The course is designed for beginners. All age groups welcome.
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Schedule:
9:00-12:00 Classroom lecture
12:00-1:00 Lunch (please bring your own lunch)
1:00-3:00 Practical session at the apiary
3:00-4:30 Classroom, rest of presentation, questions
This course will focus on the real-life beekeeping knowledge, that is relevant to the backyard beekeeping style, and Quebec climate conditions. It is largely inspired by the frequently asked questions that were posed by the novice beekeepers to the McGill Apicultural Association's apiary and the instructor over the years. The course will also try to address most of the choices the beginning beekeeper needs to face:
- Choice of the bees
- Choice of the equipment
- Location
- Individual beekeeping style
- Benefits and shortcomings of each
During the course, the beginning beekeeper will be guided through his/her first season from the moment the hive is set up to the winter preparation by going over the colony buildup, and the optimal conditions for such, how to spot problems, if they occur, and how to solve them, pest and diseases to keep an eye on, and how to start preparing the bees for winter.
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About the Instructors:
Branislav Babic started beekeeping in 1994 when he inherited his grandfather's Long hives and set up his apiary in the public park in front of his parent's house. He initiated the establishment of the McGill Apicultural Association in 2007, and since then has been an active participant in the backyard/urban beekeeping scene in Montreal. Branislav received his B.Sc in Animal Science in 1997, B.Sc in Microbiology in (Biotechnology) in 2007, and M.Sc in Microbiology in 2011. Currently, he is the president of Apiguru inc.
Evan Henry served as president of the MAA for 2 years and is currently MSc Candidate researching the the effects of electomagentic radiation on honeybees.
He began beekeeping in 2011 with courses given by Master Beekeeper Branislav Babic. Today he is an instrumental voice in the montreal beekeeping community.
Yoav Sasportas started beekeeping in response to colony collapse disorder. he got his first instructions in beekeeping from Master Branislav Babic. He then pursued education with Bee gurus Mike Palmer, Sam Comfort, Chaz Mraz (grandson of bee legend charlie mraz) among others. currently he is a manager of bee supply company Apiguru inc.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the course, please contact the course coordinator.
Cancellation Policy
Before seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course: A refund will be issued, less a $10 administration fee.
Within seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course: No refund will be issued however suitable participation substitution will be permitted.
All requests must be submitted in writing to: maa.beeclub@gmail.com
Program:
This one-day course is aimed at providing all the necessary information that a beginner backyard/urban/small- scale beekeeper would need for their first season of keeping honeybees. The course consists of classroom presentations, and a practical beekeeping session at the McGill Apicultural Association's apiary.
Description:
While honeybees are crucial pollinators in agricultural, urban and natural ecosystems, their populations are declining around the world, and many hives aren't as productive as they used to be. Here in Quebec, we are no exception. Through practical work with bee colonies at McGill’s Macdonald Campus Apiary in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, this backyard beekeeping course raises awareness on the importance of honeybees and how to start your honeybee colony in your own backyard.
_________________________________________
When:
Saturday May 28, 2016 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration:
https://www.bookstore.mcgill.ca/apiguru2016
Registraton fee per participant: $100.00
Location:
Macdonald Campus of McGill University
Centennial Center Building, Room CC1-162
21,111 Lakeshore Road
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec
Target Audience:
The course is designed for beginners. All age groups welcome.
____________________________________________
Schedule:
9:00-12:00 Classroom lecture
12:00-1:00 Lunch (please bring your own lunch)
1:00-3:00 Practical session at the apiary
3:00-4:30 Classroom, rest of presentation, questions
This course will focus on the real-life beekeeping knowledge, that is relevant to the backyard beekeeping style, and Quebec climate conditions. It is largely inspired by the frequently asked questions that were posed by the novice beekeepers to the McGill Apicultural Association's apiary and the instructor over the years. The course will also try to address most of the choices the beginning beekeeper needs to face:
- Choice of the bees
- Choice of the equipment
- Location
- Individual beekeeping style
- Benefits and shortcomings of each
During the course, the beginning beekeeper will be guided through his/her first season from the moment the hive is set up to the winter preparation by going over the colony buildup, and the optimal conditions for such, how to spot problems, if they occur, and how to solve them, pest and diseases to keep an eye on, and how to start preparing the bees for winter.
_____________________________________________
About the Instructors:
Branislav Babic started beekeeping in 1994 when he inherited his grandfather's Long hives and set up his apiary in the public park in front of his parent's house. He initiated the establishment of the McGill Apicultural Association in 2007, and since then has been an active participant in the backyard/urban beekeeping scene in Montreal. Branislav received his B.Sc in Animal Science in 1997, B.Sc in Microbiology in (Biotechnology) in 2007, and M.Sc in Microbiology in 2011. Currently, he is the president of Apiguru inc.
Evan Henry served as president of the MAA for 2 years and is currently MSc Candidate researching the the effects of electomagentic radiation on honeybees.
He began beekeeping in 2011 with courses given by Master Beekeeper Branislav Babic. Today he is an instrumental voice in the montreal beekeeping community.
Yoav Sasportas started beekeeping in response to colony collapse disorder. he got his first instructions in beekeeping from Master Branislav Babic. He then pursued education with Bee gurus Mike Palmer, Sam Comfort, Chaz Mraz (grandson of bee legend charlie mraz) among others. currently he is a manager of bee supply company Apiguru inc.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the course, please contact the course coordinator.
Cancellation Policy
Before seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course: A refund will be issued, less a $10 administration fee.
Within seven (7) days prior to the start date of the course: No refund will be issued however suitable participation substitution will be permitted.
All requests must be submitted in writing to: maa.beeclub@gmail.com