Toronto Beekeepers CollectiveA professor has given a colony of honey bees a cello in which to set up their hive.
Martin Bencsik, from Nottingham Trent University, is researching the vibrations and sounds made by the bees using the instrument in his West Bridgford garden.
He also hopes to raise awareness about the decline of the species.
Dr Bencsik said: “We hope people will find it beautiful and convey the message they need to be looked after.”
Check out the video in the link here!
The Toronto Beekeepers Collective (TBC) is looking for new members!
We are going into our 25th year. We are an educational organization that looks after beehives at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Downsview Park, and Blackcreek Community Farms.
Typically, a member of the TBC must volunteer at least 60 hours of time per year to work in the bee yard, harvest honey, participate in community education and events, serve on TBC committees, and attend monthly meetings. In return, our members receive opportunities to work with bees and to learn about beekeeping. Members also receive a share of the honey harvest and are an important part of our beekeeping community.
In the off-season, we offer a variety of workshops using products from the hive.
We accept new members once a year in March/April. Our beekeeping work typically starts in April or May, weather dependent.
We are looking for enthusiastic new members. No beekeeping experience is required. Our deadline for applying is Feb. 15 (our website says Jan 31, but we’ve extended the deadline). We will then host a group orientation meeting for applicants to see if we are a good fit for each other. We have limited space.
To read more about our requirements and find our application please visit: https://torontobeekeeping.ca/membership/
Please fill out and return the application form to torontobeekeeperscollective@gmail.com
Missed our candle making workshop in May? Toronto Beekeepers Collective is excited to host another workshop in November!
WHEN: Wednesday, November 13th (7p -8:45p)
WHERE: 348 Danforth Ave. (The Big Carrot)
PRICE: $40 for non-members, $35 for members
Participants will learn how to make 3 types of candles—tea lights, rolled candles, and molded candles . Everyone will be able to take home 2 tea lights, 2 rolled candles and a small molded candle and knowledge about how to make more candles on their own.
For added enjoyment, we will be sampling a variety of honeys from other countries and from our own hives right here
TO REGISTER: Please contact Nancy at nbardecki@hotmail.com.
Remember that your registration is not complete and your space is not reserved until we receive payment. You can send an e transfer to: payments@torontobeekeeping.ca
This workshop WILL sell out and space is limited. Email us to reserve your spot today!
Learn how to make your own natural soap!
At this hands-on workshop, Toronto Beekeepers Collective member, Alison Honsberger will instruct participants on how to make soap using the cold process.
When you use this process, your soap will take a couple of months to cure, so please be prepared to wait to enjoy your creation. Each participant will leave with 2 soaps in a mold that they can take home while they wait for it to cure (choice of fragrances or plain), a list of suppliers for the raw materials and instructions on how to make fresh batches at home.
The workshop will be taking place at the Big Carrot, Room 212, 2nd floor, 348 Danforth Ave. Toronto.
For your added enjoyment, we will taste a variety of honeys.
The cost including all materials is $35 ($30 for members).
TO REGISTER: Please contact Nancy at nbardecki@hotmail.com. Remember that your registration is not complete and your space is not reserved until we receive payment. You can send an e transfer to: payments@torontobeekeeping.ca
The Ontario Science Centre is a big part of the Toronto Beekeepers Collective. We have some of our hives there and provided meet and greets during the summer to teach the public about bees. Please take some time to sign the petition below.
https://savesciencecentre.com/
It is with great sorrow to share the death of one of our Toronto Beekeeping Collective members , Gita Schwartz. Gita joined the TBC in 2019 and was an engaged and very committed member who loved bees. She served on the Equipment, Education and Governance committees, and since 2023 was a member of the Board. She was a regular and enthusiastic contributor at special events at Ontario Science Centre, Downsview and at monthly and annual member meetings. She will be greatly missed!
We thought we would share this very cool story out of Texas from April! Click the link below to read more!
https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/battleship-texas-bee-hive-removal-19428809.php
The Toronto Beekeepers Collective is proud to be part of the Ontario Science Centre community. You can find us every second Saturday over the summer to learn more about bees!
Our dates are the following:
Toronto Beekeepers Collective is excited to host another workshop in mid May: Candle Making!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 15th (7p -8:45p)
WHERE: 348 Danforth Ave. (The Big Carrot)
PRICE: $40 for non-members, $35 for members
Participants will learn how to make 3 types of candles—tea lights, rolled candles, and molded candles . Everyone will be able to take home 2 tea lights, 2 rolled candles and a small molded candle and knowledge about how to make more candles on their own.
For added enjoyment, we will be sampling a variety of honeys from other countries and from our own hives right here
HOW TO REGISTER:
Please send an email and e-transfer payment to payments@torontobeekeeping.ca
This workshop WILL sell out and space is limited. Email us to reserve your spot today!
Let’s celebrate our planet together at Downsview Park!
We invite you to join us in celebrating our planet and the environment on April 28th, 2024, at the Play Zone at Downsview Park. This event is free to the public.
Toronto Beekeepers Collective is excited to be part of this event and selling our honey!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy some hands-on activities, opportunities to learn and connect with our education staff, vendors, and much more. This event is a great opportunity to learn about ways to reduce your environmental footprint, connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, and celebrate our planet.