Empowering Minds, Protecting Pollinators
The beekeepers at NOD Apiary Products Ltd. have made it their goal to educate the global beekeeping community about sustainable apiculture since the company was founded in 1997. The Honey Bee Education Centre was created as a means of streamlining our expert knowledge to the local community through events and courses at our head office located in Quinte West, Ontario.
Beginner Beekeeping Program
An extended course that introduces basic beekeeping skills to beginners. No experience or ownership of bee hives is required, just an interest in bees! This program includes a mix of classroom theory and hands-on experience in the bee yard, covering the fundamentals of beekeeping in a fun and informative manner. With small class size and 8 sessions of training, you’ll be a beekeeper before you know it.
Beekeeping Mentorship Program
We’ve developed a specialized mentorship program that provides one-on-one learning as you follow an experienced beekeeper through a full season of beekeeping. You will have the opportunity to join our instructor in the bee yard monthly for an overview of seasonally appropriate tasks and intermediate management techniques. This program is designed to be customizable to the student and their desires for their beekeeping practice and learning.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, we have tips and tricks based on valuable research to help you care for your bees and support a thriving hive. Check out what our experts are saying in our seasonal blog posts here!
NOD Speaker Series: Honey Bee Nutrition & Small Hive Beetles
Join Dr. David Peck, Director of Research and Education at Betterbee, on June 14th, 2025, for a NOD Speaker Series event covering honey bee nutrition and Small Hive Beetles. Gain insights into the honey bee digestive system to guide better feeding decisions, followed by a discussion on Small Hive Beetles and effective control methods.
