Monthly archive for October2016

Seven Bee Species Added to Endangered Species List

For the first time ever, bees have been added to the Endangered Species List. Not all bees – just 7 species – but it is a big wake up call. Interestingly enough – all 7 species can only be found on the Hawaiian Islands. This…

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Financial Post story about Fairmont Royal York Rooftop Bees

  BeeGrrl has been a-buzzing about the well-being of the apiary she maintains on the roof of Toronto’s Royal York, even in the midst of a lot of hot, dry weather this year. Journalist Andy Holloway interviewed BeeGrrl and recounts how this roof top beekeeping…

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Healing with Honey Workshop

Soap Making Workshop   Presented by the Toronto Beekeepers Collective with Karen McKenna Learn how to make your own natural soap! At this hands on work shop, local beekeeper Karen McKenna (“Hi Honey” on Facebook) will instruct participants on how to make soap using the…

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