Ernesto Guzman
Ernesto Guzman was born and raised in Mexico, where he started to keep bees when he was 17. His interest in bee biology and beekeeping further developed when he became […]
What’s Happening Summer 2021
On August 6th, Royal City Brewing Company and the HBRC collaborated to create a community brew.
Hive Update Summer 2021
The honey harvest began in mid July. This year, basswood and linden trees produced a significant amount of nectar, so our honey has a definite aroma and an underlying taste of mint
Research Brief: Use of Oregano to Control Parasitic Mites in Honey Bees
Varroa mite is a tick-like parasite that feeds on the blood and fat tissue of immature and adult bees.
Donor Spotlight: Lydia Luckevich
The more we know about honey bees, their behaviours, risk factors and optimum environment, the better we can promote their health…
Introductory Beekeeping Course
In 2023, the HBRC will be conducting the Introductory Beekeeping course in-person and also virtually. The content of the courses (listed below) will be the same, but with different delivery […]
Product Feature: Honey Tasting and Grading
Here at the HBRC, our team took some time to taste three different types of honey originating from different locations in Ontario, Canada.
Volunteer Spotlight: Pia Marquardt
“I always find it amazing that every year people start in the spring and they are new at everything, but by the time September rolls around they are so good at it,”
Team Update: Rory Wills
“I’m loving it so far,” said Rory. “It was a pretty steep learning curve at first, but once you start to get the hang of it, it’s awesome working with the bees everyday”.
Team Update: Namseet Ghurbhurrun
We have a great team dedicated to a noble cause: helping the bees continue their key role in the agricultural world.
