Bees 101

August 1st, 2026 (Saturday) 10AM - NOON

Grand Boulevard Park (North Vancouver) (exact location will be sent in an email)

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It's been a tough few years, ya'll. It's been difficult to not only care for ourselves and the people in our lives, but also for our poor planet (in this economy?!) In many ways, it feels like environmental justice has lost its footing in a post-covid world. Many people are struggling to get back to where we were, and it feels, well, a bit hopeless. What can we do?

We are excited to invite you all back to one of our most successful workshops that aims to bring some lightness (and informative action!) to the subject and make you bee-lieve again!

What can we do in our busy bee lives to help the environment? What is the state of the world of pollinators? How can we take action locally, to hopefully help globally? What is the difference from a native bee and a honey bee? What plants are best for different pollinators? What does a day in the life of a bee look like? How can we support native pollinators and their ecosystems in various capacities?

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Although we can't promise we're going to save the world (maybe next year!), but we can promise that this workshop will help you understand a bit more about what is happening in your own backyard. Join the Bad Academy on a guided tour of North Vancouver (specifically Grand Boulevard Park!) through the eyes of a native bee with a professional Melittologist!

Outline for the day:

• Gather at Grand Boulevard Park (exact location will be shared closer to the workshop day)
• A lesson on how to identify different pollinators along with a guidebook that you'll take home!
• Walk through gardens and parks to observe pollinators in their natural environment! We have the license to catch and release live bees so you'll see the real deal during the workshop!
• Honey tasting that will blow your mind!
• Questions and final thoughts

What's Included:

• A 2-hour walking tour where we'll observe, learn, and have lots of hands on time!
• A take home pollinator guide
• Honey tasting

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About the Instructor

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Kristen Penhall (she/they) is a Cornell University trained Master Beekeeper with a love for both honeybees and native bees. They are Journey Level Master Melittologist (someone who studies native bees) and is a Board Member of the Native Bee Society of B.C. When they’re not nerding out over bees they can be found climbing with their partner or hanging out with their dog.