River Bend Bees

30/10/2026

This winter we will be trying something out of the ordinary!

For the next year or so, River Bend Bees will be conducting research to see if electromagnetic fields affect honey bees within our apiary. Thank you to for the PureWaveCell. We are excited to see how advances in the beekeeping industry help our overall bee health.

23/10/2026

Thank you Crafty Morning, for making me smile! Love this cute idea❤️🐝

20/10/2026

Bee your best today!

Thank you RickanMarian De for the reminder💕🐝

17/10/2026

The At Ease Bees initiative (associated with River Bend Bees) is a therapeutic beekeeping program created by military veteran Rhonda Arrand. It is currently the ONLY program in Canada led by a military veteran and registered beekeeper certified through Dalhousie Agricultural Campus. The program is designed to support veterans, law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, caregivers, and first responders dealing with stress, trauma, or isolation. (https://shopveteran.ca/businesses/rhonda-arrand/)

Key Program Features

• Therapeutic Beekeeping: The program uses the regimented, focused, and calm nature of tending to honeybees to help participants stay present, ground themselves, and detach from external stressors.

• Hands-on Structure: Offerings include bee yard tours, educational workshops, and structured 12-month mentorship options (such as guided bi-weekly hive inspections with a personal hive setup).

• Peer Community: It builds a supportive, low-pressure environment where participants can connect with nature and others who share similar service backgrounds without forcing anyone to talk about past traumas.

16/10/2026

Chilly autumn winds drying out your skin? 🍂

Our handmade beeswax soaps naturally lock in moisture to keep your skin hydrated all season long. Have you made the switch to natural beeswax skincare yet? Which of our soaps is your favourite?

14/10/2026

This weather won't slow us down! Getting ready for Holiday Market Season

11/10/2026

From someone who is always their own worst critic,

be thankful for your own ability this weekend, and always.

09/10/2026

Want to help your native bees stay cozy this fall? Build a Bee Bungalow

Believe it or not, Canada has about 2,000 species of bees! There are not only honey-bees and bumble-bees but also leafcutter, carpenter, sweat, mason, orchard, and digger bees, to name a few. All are important pollinators. Some are tiny, and many don’t look especially bee-like. Most are solitary a...

07/10/2026

This or That: Morning Edition! 🍯🍁

When it comes to sweetening your morning tea, oatmeal, or pancakes, which one are you reaching for?

👉 Drop a 🍯 for pure local honey
👉 Drop a 🍁 for pure maple syrup

Tell us your pick in the comments below!

06/10/2026

This or That: Candle Edition! 🕯️✨

When you're lighting up your home for cozy fall evenings, which vibe are you choosing?

👉 Drop a 🍯 for classic, natural golden beeswax with that subtle honey scent
👉 Drop a 🎨 for vibrant coloured beeswax to add a fun pop to your space

Vote for your favorite in the comments below!