Beekeeping
Take a beekeeping course from Tugwell Creek Honey FarmCourses are offered through Royal Roads University with a field day at our farm. Next course starts April 3, 2012.for more information follow this link http://www.royalroads.ca/NR/exeres/B4B38262-CC89-414B-A042-8134484FE5DE.htmWhy Keep BeesProbably one of the oldest forms of agriculture, beekeeping can be a great hobby for all ages. Keeping domestic bees benefits the environment by providing more pollination for wild and domestic plants. The honey, wax, and pollen the bee’s produce make beekeeping a rewarding and lucrative hobby. There is a lifetime of learning for those who wish to explore the details of apicultural science. Some find a simple pleasure in quietly observing these amazing animals as they go about their work. Tugwell Creek Honey Farm is proud to offer a broad range personalized courses in the art and science of beekeeping. Ranging from novice to advanced we emphasize a hands on approach while providing the most up to date materials and handouts on topics covered. We put a regional emphasis on our courses providing a strong foundation to build upon at whatever level of expertise you come with. Courses are offered year round at our farm and are taught by a master beekeeper with over 30 years of experience. Robert Liptrot has a Masters Degree in Entomology and is a member of the B.C. Honey Producers Association. Beekeeping Course Structure Day 1 (8hrs) Theory Course Description: A beginner beekeeping course designed to allow the student the Teaching Method The following topics will be covered in classroom sessions of four hours using standard handouts, lecture format, audiovisual presentations, and hands on equipment demonstrations, lab and field day. Each class will be followed up with a question and answer periods. Topics Covered
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 Robert Liptrot has been keeping bees for over 30 years. He has established a bee keeping operation and meadery called Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery. Robert is the past president of the Langley, South Fraser Division of the Fraser Valley Bee Keepers Association, a member of the B.C. Honey Producers Association, and has a Masters Degree in Apicultural Sciences. 
Courses are offered seasonally through Royal Roads University with a Field Day at our farm. Next Course Starts April 3, 2012
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Hi,
I would be interested in taking a bee keeping course at some point during the next year. Can I get some more information the next time a course is offered?
Thanks,
-Bonnie
I am looking to start a couple beehives in my backyard for pollination and eventually (few years) harvest. I would like more information on beekeeping and the courses/resources that you provide. Do you sell nucleus’s or equipment? Or am I better off creating my own from scratch? Do you have any winter courses to be followed by summer hands on courses?
Thanks,
Missy
I would be interested in your beekeeping workshop. We are thinking of getting a hive or 2 in Victoria. Let us know when you are planning your next!
Thanks!
Cathy Scott
250-480-0008
When do you offer the next bee keeping course? I’m only here in Victoria till March.
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in our beekeeping course. It runs at Royal Roads University and the next one start on April 4th. We do one beginner and one intermediate course per year at approximately the same time. Please contact Eden Jaycock Eden.Jaycock@royalroads.ca for more details.
Kind Regards,
Bob