{"id":256,"date":"2020-05-19T23:33:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T23:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/?page_id=256"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:35:47","slug":"year-long-beekeeping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/?page_id=256","title":{"rendered":"Year-long Mentorship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.EnsureHiveFuture.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Transport_Box2-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/>This small-scale sustainable beekeeping mentorship program helps you create a solid base of beekeeping knowledge that you will use to develop your skills as a beekeeper. This course is suitable for a beekeeper at any level, even those just beginning their beekeeping! Since this apprenticeship is a year long, you will learn about beekeeping activities in every season. The 12 month program includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two field days every month during the season, where we will be working hands on in colonies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guest speakers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monthly reading assignments and quiz to give you knowledge of beekeeping theory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final exam and certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course is an opportunity to learn from beekeepers with years of experience and to do so collectively with other beekeepers from different backgrounds. It is a unique opportunity for extensive participation in small-scale beekeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of this year-long experience, we will have you and your bees set up for success!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is available in-person in the following locations, or anywhere virtually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowen Island<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pemberton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whistler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course can begin at any time, so you can start when it is convenient for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also note that the online portions of the course will be recorded and can be reviewed anytime. Alumni of this program are welcome to return for free, and may be able to take on a mentorship role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $650\u00a0 (still at pre-Covid)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us to apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online using this form<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email\u00a0 Info@EnsureHiveFuture.org<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Payment to secure your spot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-transfer to\u00a0 \u00a0Payments@EnsureHiveFuture.org<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit card\u00a0 \u00a0Email Info@EnsureHiveFuture.org\u00a0 to setup a call to\u00a0 take over the phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f1604-o1\" lang=\"en-CA\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"1604\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form 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location?\n<\/p>\n<p><em>(Please note: Apiaries and field days will be on Bowen Island, Pemberton & Whistler)<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"participant-location\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"participant-location\" \/><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do you have beekeeping experience?\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"beekeeping-experience\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-checkbox wpcf7-validates-as-required\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"beekeeping-experience[]\" value=\"Yes\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Yes<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"beekeeping-experience[]\" value=\"No\" \/><span 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