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N0H 1B0 Annan

beesonthebay@proton.me

about us...


From a beekeeper's visit to my Kindergarten classroom in 2013 which sparked my fascination with honey bees, to installing my first hive in 2024, my beekeeping journey has been one of passion, patience, and purpose.


  


"Bees On The Bay", a dream turned reality, sits nestled among the trees, overlooking the stunning blue waters of Georgian Bay.


  


Now in my third year of beekeeping, I've added hives at a local organic farm — lucky bees with blooms all season! This brings "Farm Flower" honey to join my light, by-the-bay "Wildflower" honey.  Find both at Marvellous Edibles Organic Farm store on Road 18, Woodford (seasonal, Thu–Sat 10–5).


  


In 2026, I also launched a successful in-class learning program for young students in Grey-Bruce County - helping inspire a new generation of beekeepers called "Itty-Bitty Beekeepers" ~ because every great beekeeper starts with a moment of wonder!


  


Great news! My honey is now at Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery and La Patisserie Bakery (Gage Ave, Kitchener). Stop by to check out the displays!

Market & STORE info

FARM FLOWER HONEY- HARVESTED at Marvellous Edibles Organic Farm, meaford

wildflower
honey -
harvested right bESIDE Georgian bay!

BOTB HONEY!

Find Bees On The Bay honey at the following locations:


1. Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery Store, Meaford

2. Marvellous Edibles Organic Farm Store, Side Rd 18, Woodford (closed now until spring)

3. La Patisserie Bakery, Gage Ave., Kitchener

Honey delivery

🍯 Fresh from the Hive to Your Door!

Calling all honey lovers in the vicinity of Owen Sound, Meaford, Kitchener, Baden, or New Hamburg! I would be glad to deliver golden, local goodness right to your doorstep! 

Whether you need a jar or a case, drop me a message below and we can chat! 🐝

$8 per jar (250g) or TWO for $15 

COFFIN RIDGE WINERY:
October HARVEST MARKET

Coming in January!

Bees On The Bay is thrilled to BEE a vendor at the Health and Wellness Show in Owen Sound, at Stonetree Golf Club, on January 16th, 2027!

Come and check out all the vendors and exhibits and kick start your year with your health and wellness in mind.  

Gallery

Itty-Bitty Beekeepers!

Drawing on over 20 years of experience teaching Kindergarten, and elementary students, I offer an engaging, in-class, hands-on learning experience entitled, "Itty-Bitty Beekeepers" — bringing the world of bees to life for young learners.  


MORE DETAILS BELOW!

    

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"itty-bitty beekeeperS" info 

WORKSHOP
basics


  • IN-CLASS / IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS for Kindergarten to grade 3 students in GREY-BRUCE COUNTY!


  • ONE HOUR WORKSHOPS: (+15 min either side for set-up/tear down)  for groups of up to 30 students:

        $195/hour


  • Additional ONE HOUR WORKSHOPS: available (if on the same day) for up to 30 students:

        $100/extra hour


  • WORKSHOP TIME SLOTS: Preferably LATER morning and/or EARLY afternoon to accommodate live bee viability


  • AVAILABILITY for 2026:
      • SEPTEMBER and first week of OCTOBER


  • AVAILABILITY for 2027:
      • APRIL*, MAY*, JUNE, SEPTEMBER or early OCTOBER
  • *live bees are "seasonally unavailable" for April and early-mid May workshops.


  • Workshops can be tailored to suit your school's specific situation or timing, so just ask!




workshop structure


  • Students will enjoy an engaging visual presentation with a queen-spotting challenge and some fun music and movement interspersed throughout!

  

  • Following this, students will move to free-flow centres to sample some "Bees On The Bay" honey (supervised), try on "Itty-bitty" bee suits and, when available, observe live bees in a safe, "peek-a-bee" box!


  • ALL students will receive a COLOURING PAGE and an Itty-Bitty Beekeeper STICKER to take home! 


  • Extend your workshop with "ADD-ON" learning centres to allow for deeper learning & longer engagement!
  • Possible "ADD-ON" centres:
    • BEE CRAFT (pictured below)
    • WRITING activity
    • 2-D shape/patterning MATH activity

  

$15 per "add-on" per hour


**If a craft activity is added-on, the presentation will be adjusted to accomodate for the extra time


what will students discover?

Along with the personal and up close experience of seeing live bees, tasting honey and trying on "Itty-Bitty" bee suits, students will learn about:


  • The life cycle of the honeybee


  • A honeybee's anatomy


  • How honey bees make honey!
  • Are hornets and wasps the same as honey bees?


  • The differences between queen, drone and worker bees, and how each has a role that influences the success of a hive!


  • What is pollination, and why is it important?


  • How bees and other pollinators are keystone species in our ecosystems and how we can help them!


  • Why honey has different colours and tastes

The fine print:


  • It is helpful for classroom teachers to have tables available for use, in order to run learning centres and activities as designed.
  • A larger, "carpet" area is also advisable so students can gather for the group presentation.
  • When booking, it will also be discussed if there is a usable data projector in the presentation area.
  • Extra "hands" will be required for the honey and craft learning centres (i.e., teachers, EA's, parents)
  • If there are any children in your group with known allergies to honey, we will discuss measures to have him/her abstain from this particular activity. 
  • If a child has a known bee allergy (i.e., registered with the school office and Epi-Pen on site), we will discuss the potential necessity of excluding the "peek-a-bee" box from the workshop.
  • Alternative locations are a possibility (i.e., library) if you wish to combine classes
  • Live bees are an exciting addition to the workshop, but, if a frame of live bees cannot be secured due to seasonal availability, we will advise ahead of time as this could impact your choice of workshop date.

Curriculum connections!

The following are examples of potential, K-3 specific expectations that "Itty-Bitty Beekeepers" may cover!


Kindergarten (2026 curriculum):


  • B13.1: Ask questions about and describe some natural occurrences
  • B12.2: Make predictions and observations while exploring, investigating, and designing
  • B13.3: Compare patterns in natural and built environments
  • D23.3: Describe ways in which they care for and respect the environment
  • A9.1 Identify, sort, and compare the most common 2-D shapes, including circle, HEXAGON, rhombus, and trapezoid


Grade 1:


  • B2.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the natural environment as a place where living and non-living things are interconnected
  • B2.3: Identify the physical characteristics of various plants and animals, including humans, and explain how these characteristics help the plants and animals meet their basic needs
  • B2.6 :Describe ways in which living things provide for the needs of other living things


Grade 2:


  • B2.3: Describe the life cycle of a variety of animals, including insects, amphibians, birds and mammals
  • B2.4: Compare changes in the appearance and behaviour of various animals as they go through a complete life cycle
  • B1.2: Assess impacts of various human activities on animals and the places where they live, and describe practices that can minimize negative impacts
  • E1.1: Sort and identify 2-D shapes by comparing number of sides, side lengths, angles, and number of lines of symmetry


Grade 3:


  • A1.5: Communicate their findings, using science and technology vocabulary and formats that are appropriate for specific audiences and purposes
  • B1.1: Assess ways in which plants are important to humans and other living things, taking different perspectives into consideration, and identify ways in which humans can protect native plant species and their habitats
  • B1.3: Assess the benefits and limitations of locally grown food
  • B2.8: Describe ways in which plants and animals, including humans, depend on each other

Workshop registration

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