This course is currently Full. Please contact us to add your name to the wait list in case there is a cancellation. This is an in-depth hands-on program that teaches the basics of backyard and small-scale beekeeping. Over the eight 2.5-hour sessions you will acquire the skills and confidence to get started in beekeeping. The cost [...]

This course is full. Please Contact Us to be added to the wait list and be informed of upcoming courses. Due to high demand, we’ve added a second 8 Session Urban Beekeeping Course. This is an in-depth hands-on program to learn the basics of backyard or small-scale beekeeping. During the eight 2.5-hour sessions spread out over [...]

Metro Vancouver is a bee rich and pollinator diverse community.  Come and learn about the forage, nesting and habitat needs of our wonderful bee friends.  Simple techniques and easy to apply methods will be demonstrated.  You will come away excited and informed about bees and about what you can do in your backyard to build [...]

It’s the right time of year to start with Orchard Mason Bees. These gentle and shy native pollinators are ideal for family homes with small yards. These important pollinators of spring flowering plants are easy to manage and maintain while providing hours of fascination and fun for all ages. Join Brian Campbell, master beekeeper and [...]

When:  10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 Learn how to have happy healthy mason bees in your garden with Brian Campbell. Brian has a certificate in Permaculture Design, is a Certified Bee Master, and is very active in food security and conservation issues. In this introduction to the native Blue Orchard Mason [...]

Brian Campbell will be teaching an 8 week long Urban Beekeeping Course this summer.  Classes start May 22nd. This course is full. Please contact us to be notified up upcoming courses. This is an in-depth hands-on program to learn the basics of backyard or small-scale beekeeping. During the eight 2.5-hour sessions spread out over the [...]

Spring teaching schedule at VanDeusen Botanical Gardens. For more information, and to register: Adult Education at VanDeusen Mason Bee Workshop Saturday Feb 5  9:30 am – Noon Discover what mason bees are, how to attract them and keep them in your home garden. Learn why and how to wash the cocoons, what kind of nest they [...]