Shop – Upper Ottawa Valley Beekeepers' Association https://uovba.ca Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:00:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://uovba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-bee-32x32.jpg Shop – Upper Ottawa Valley Beekeepers' Association https://uovba.ca 32 32 UOVBA Membership 2026 (Individual) https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-individual/ https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-individual/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:35:38 +0000 https://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=121507 The UOVBA has a membership that includes commercial and hobby beekeepers throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley, as well as other people interested in the Association and its activities.  There are many great reasons to become a member of the UOVBA.  Join the UOVBA and support the beekeeping in the valley!

Why Become a Member?

  • Monthly meetings (Off Season)
  • Beekeeping workshops and field days that offer opportunities to meet with fellow beekeepers for the exchange of experiences and ideas
  • Proceeds collected are used to fund association equipment for members to borrow, assist in funding events and workshops, and provide donations to the Tech Transfer Program for honey bee research
  • Receive Industry updates real time as they happen!
]]> https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-individual/feed/ 0 UOVBA Membership 2026 (Family) https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-family/ https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-family/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:34:20 +0000 https://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=121506 The UOVBA has a membership that includes commercial and hobby beekeepers throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley, as well as other people interested in the Association and its activities.  There are many great reasons to become a member of the UOVBA.  Join the UOVBA and support the beekeeping in the valley!

Why Become a Member?

  • Monthly meetings (Off Season)
  • Beekeeping workshops and field days that offer opportunities to meet with fellow beekeepers for the exchange of experiences and ideas
  • Proceeds collected are used to fund association equipment for members to borrow, assist in funding events and workshops, and provide donations to the Tech Transfer Program for honey bee research
  • Receive Industry updates real time as they happen!

 

*** For families of 2 or more to get a group rate.

]]> https://uovba.ca/product/uovba-membership-2026-family/feed/ 0 Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix (Bulk 5+ lbs) ($1.00/lb from every sale goes to the TTP) https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-bulk-5-lbs-1-00-lb-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/ https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-bulk-5-lbs-1-00-lb-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:42:48 +0000 http://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=11196 Sold by the lb – Special Order
Contents:
30% Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover
10% Phacelia
10% Crimson Clover
10% Coated White Clover
10% Coated Birdsfoot Trefoil
10% Sainfoin
5% Coated Single Cut Red Clover
5% Coated Double Cut Red Clover
5% Coated Alfalfa
5% Coated Chicory
I have been looking  at a lot of pollinator mixes that are out & around however many of them aren’t well suited to Upper Ottawa Valley winters. Some even have invasive weeds, or species that are not easy to establish.
A good pollinator mix is one that is acclimated to the area, offers a wide nectar flow timeline, especially during periods of dearth (low nectar flow) & has a variety of flower shapes in order to feed both our non-native honeybees as well as our native pollinators.
This ‘Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix’ is designed specifically for field edges, buffer strips or any other areas that would benefit from adding to the seed bank.  Some of the positive side effects of mixes like this are improved soil health and better bank stabilization which helps contribute to better water quality as well.
This is the first version of this mix, it will keep evolving & I welcome feedback & suggestions.
The proceeds of this mix will be donated to the Tech Transfer Team, the provincial organization based out of the University of Guelph that conducts vital research on bee health and management as well as being the lead educator in the province for progressive beekeeping.
The Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix comes in 2 sizes, both are priced so that $5 from each sale goes to the Tech Transfer Team.
1. 500 g seed in a plastic honey skep that also doubles as a seed spreader will be sold for $15.
2. 4 lb seed in a plastic bag. This will overseed a full acre & will be sold for $30.
3. For volumes of 5 lbs or more (special order), the price is $6.50/lb which includes a $1.00/lb donation to the Tech Transfer Team.
If people are looking to order more you are welcome to give them my email address: bonnecherehaven@gmail.com & we can arrange for them to pick up the seed.
Thanks for helping spread the word.
Jennifer Doelman
New-bee & Certified Crop Advisor (Ontario)
]]> https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-bulk-5-lbs-1-00-lb-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/feed/ 0 Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix (4lb Bag) ($5.00 from every sale goes to the TTP) https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-4lb-bag-5-00-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/ https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-4lb-bag-5-00-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:40:02 +0000 http://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=11194 Contents:
30% Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover
10% Phacelia
10% Crimson Clover
10% Coated White Clover
10% Coated Birdsfoot Trefoil
10% Sainfoin
5% Coated Single Cut Red Clover
5% Coated Double Cut Red Clover
5% Coated Alfalfa
5% Coated Chicory
I have been looking  at a lot of pollinator mixes that are out & around however many of them aren’t well suited to Upper Ottawa Valley winters. Some even have invasive weeds, or species that are not easy to establish.
A good pollinator mix is one that is acclimated to the area, offers a wide nectar flow timeline, especially during periods of dearth (low nectar flow) & has a variety of flower shapes in order to feed both our non-native honeybees as well as our native pollinators.
This ‘Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix’ is designed specifically for field edges, buffer strips or any other areas that would benefit from adding to the seed bank.  Some of the positive side effects of mixes like this are improved soil health and better bank stabilization which helps contribute to better water quality as well.
This is the first version of this mix, it will keep evolving & I welcome feedback & suggestions.
The proceeds of this mix will be donated to the Tech Transfer Team, the provincial organization based out of the University of Guelph that conducts vital research on bee health and management as well as being the lead educator in the province for progressive beekeeping.
The Ottawa Valley Beekeepers Meadow Mix comes in 2 sizes, both are priced so that $5 from each sale goes to the Tech Transfer Team.
1. 500 g seed in a plastic honey skep that also doubles as a seed spreader will be sold for $15.
2. 4 lb seed in a plastic bag. This will overseed a full acre & will be sold for $30.
3. For volumes of 5 lbs or more (special order), the price is $6.00/lb which includes a $1.00/lb donation to the Tech Transfer Team.
If people are looking to order more you are welcome to give them my email address: bonnecherehaven@gmail.com & we can arrange for them to pick up the seed.
Thanks for helping spread the word.
Jennifer Doelman
New-bee & Certified Crop Advisor (Ontario)
]]> https://uovba.ca/product/ottawa-valley-beekeepers-meadow-mix-4lb-bag-5-00-from-every-sale-goes-to-the-ttp/feed/ 0 Lovibond 2000 Comparator MK. II https://uovba.ca/product/lovibond-2000-comparator-mk-ii/ https://uovba.ca/product/lovibond-2000-comparator-mk-ii/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:03:43 +0000 http://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=2771

The Lovibond is a tool to grade honey color.

Conditions for Rental:

  1. A $120.00 (in cash) damage deposit is required. Deposit will be returned upon satisfactory return of the observation hive. Any damage due to misuse or accident may result in full forfeiture of the deposit.
  2. Rental cost: (Paid UOVBA members) free / (Others) $20/24hr.
  3. Observation hive is to be cleaned prior to return. If not cleaned to the satisfaction of the UOVBA, a $50.00 cleaning fee will be levied.
  4. The UOVBA will not be held liable for any personal injury or property damages resulting in the use or shipment of the observation hive.

Steps:

  1. Using the calendar, select the number of days you wish to rent at the top.
  2. Select UOVBA Paid Member or Other.
  3. Select the beginning day of the rental period.
  4. Price will be adjusted according to the period entered and you can continue to checkout by selecting the cart icon in the top right corner.
  5. Everyone is required to pay the $125 deposit.
  6. Once returned meeting satisfactory conditions, your deposit will be returned.
]]> https://uovba.ca/product/lovibond-2000-comparator-mk-ii/feed/ 0 Display Material Rental https://uovba.ca/product/display-material-rental/ https://uovba.ca/product/display-material-rental/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:20:40 +0000 http://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=2481

A tote and additional display material for presentations, events, and such is available for rent paid to the UOVBA.

(Includes a display hive and extractor)

 

Conditions for Rental:

  1. A $100.00 (in cash) damage and loss deposit is required. Deposit will be returned upon satisfactory return of all the material. Any damage due to misuse or accident, or loss of material may result in full forfeiture of the deposit.
  2. Rental cost: (Paid UOVBA members) free / (Others) $20/24hr.
  3. Materials are to be returned as you received them put away neat and tidy .
  4. The UOVBA will not be held liable for any personal injury or property damages resulting in the use or shipment of the material.

Steps:

  1. Using the calendar, select the number of days you wish to rent at the top.
  2. Select UOVBA Paid Member or Other.
  3. Select the beginning day of the rental period.
  4. Price will be adjusted according to the period entered and you can continue to checkout by selecting the cart icon in the top right corner.
  5. Everyone is required to pay the $100 deposit.
  6. Once returned meeting satisfactory conditions, your deposit will be returned.
]]> https://uovba.ca/product/display-material-rental/feed/ 0 Observation Hive Rental https://uovba.ca/product/observation-hive-rental/ https://uovba.ca/product/observation-hive-rental/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:59:45 +0000 http://uovba.ca/?post_type=product&p=2475

Book Observation Hive

An observation hive is available for rent paid to the UOVBA.

 

Conditions for Rental:

  1. A $250.00 (in cash) damage deposit is required. Deposit will be returned upon satisfactory return of the observation hive. Any damage due to misuse or accident may result in full forfeiture of the deposit.
  2. Rental cost: (Paid UOVBA members) free / (Others) $25/24hr.
  3. Observation hive is to be cleaned prior to return. If not cleaned to the satisfaction of the UOVBA, a $50.00 cleaning fee will be levied.
  4. The UOVBA will not be held liable for any personal injury or property damages resulting in the use or shipment of the observation hive.

Steps:

  1. Using the calendar, select the number of days you wish to rent at the top.
  2. Select UOVBA Paid Member or Other.
  3. Select the beginning day of the rental period.
  4. Price will be adjusted according to the period entered and you can continue to checkout by selecting the cart icon in the top right corner.
  5. Everyone is required to pay the $250 deposit.
  6. Once returned meeting satisfactory conditions, your deposit will be returned.
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