Project B

Urban beekeeping

We install Project B hives & colonies on your premises and care for them around the clock.

Honey & By-products

We harvest honey and beeswax products, which can be used and branded based on your needs and preferences.

customized marketing

We produce customized documents and media for social media and reporting purposes.

experiential education

Our certified beekeeper offers experiential workshops about the basics of beekeeping and honey harvesting.

Thanks to our partners & supporters

Anyone can be a beekeeper

At Project B, we want to share our love of bees by building community, supporting local food making, and facilitating pollination. We envision a corporate world where sustainability, community-building, and business go hand in hand.

How does it work?

After an initial meeting with Project B, we draft a contract that outlines the terms of agreement.
Project B orders/manufactures the appropriate number of beehives (minimum of two per establishment) and sources the bee colonies.
Project B prepares and installs the beehives and bees at your establishment (must be done in the spring, summer, or early fall).
Our team conducts regular site visits during high season (late spring and summer) to ensure everything is in order and the bees are happy and safe.
In the late summer/early fall, we do the first harvest of honey and beeswax by-products.
Before the winter comes, we prepare the beehives for the colder months, during which they hibernate.
In the spring, the cycle repeats!

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal?

Beekeeping initiatives on corporate premises are becoming increasingly common. If one abides by certain rules and best practices, keeping bees is perfectly legal. It is important to have insurance and to inform one’s landlord (if relevant) about the intention to keep bees on the premises. Lastly, and most crucial, is a registration with a city veterinarian. Don’t worry — we’ll handle that part.

Is this safe?

If one is properly attired and keeps a respectful distance, beekeeping can be relatively safe. Getting stung every now and then is inevitable when working closely with bees, however. People who are allergic to bees should refrain from choosing beekeeping as a hobby. We are careful to choose businesses with appropriate premises that can allow a safe and healthy distance for both the people and the bees.

How does this impact biodiversity?

Bees are natural pollinators, and all bees, including honeybees, can help to pollinate local ecosystems. At Project B, we make sure to install bees in areas where there is enough green space for the honeybees to live happily, and where their presence does not impact or interfere with other local insect species.

Our Team

Leopold Winkler

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

As a certified beekeeper with 8+ years of experience, Leopold oversees all technical beekeeping components of the business. A native German speaker, he also leads the Project B partnerships strategy.

Anna Dodd

Co-Founder & Director of Communications

Originally from Canada, Anna brings 10+ years of communications experience to Project B. Anna oversees marketing, business development, and administration for the business.

PROJECT B

Urban beekeeping solutions for your business or community