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Event Series:
Young Beekeepers Club
Young Beekeepers Club
November 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$300Young Beekeepers Club
Location: The Bee Shop, 1340 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON M6H 1P2
Contact:
- Phone: 416-533-2337
- Email: 1beeshop@gmail.com
Program Details:
- Age Group: Children ages 8 to 14
- Schedule: Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 5 PM to 6 PM
- Duration: April 2024 to March 2025
- Cost: $300 + HST (Total $339, includes materials)
- Pro-rated cost per class: $28.25 (including HST)
- Join anytime, cost will be prorated for remaining sessions
Program Activities:
- April 3, 2024: Planting a bee-friendly garden
- May 1, 2024: Introductory beekeeping and basic honeybee biology
- June 5, 2024: Hive inspection and queen bee spotting
- July 3, 2024: Learning about the life cycle of honeybees
- August 7, 2024: Collecting bee pollen and using pollen charts
- September 4, 2024: Mini honey harvest
- October 2, 2024: Bottling honey and making lemon-infused honey
- November 6, 2024: Preparing bees for winter
- December 4, 2024: Christmas play “The King and the Bees”
- January 8, 2025: Making beeswax candles
- February 5, 2025: Making honey beverages
- March 5, 2025: Playing the Queen Bee game
Important Note:
- Children allergic to bee venom are not eligible to participate.
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This program is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about beekeeping and the importance of bees in our ecosystem. 🐝🌼