A World for Bees

delivers outstanding education and training so that you can join the movement to help honey bees and wild bees.

Hi, I'm Michelle McPherson. 

I own a small, thriving apiary in Atlantic Canada.  At Fiadh-ròs Natural Apiary ("fee'-ah rose" is gaelic for wild rose), I emphasize bee health and sustainability with a natural beekeeping style that is gentle, and preventative.  Every year, my goal is for every colony to come through winter in beautiful shape.  Eight years in, my colonies thrive year after year.  I also sell high quality raw honey, comb honey, beeswax, and nucleus colonies.

I am passionate about helping people connect with bees and nature!  I love teaching courses and workshops about honey bees, wild bees, and bee conservation.  I'm inspired by people who become excited about doing good things to help bees.

As an ecologist (Master of Science in Biology), I'm a big-picture thinker.  I travel to international bee conferences because I want to understand what's happening for honey bees and wild bees in different corners of the world.  Their stories are complex and fascinating.  I'm committed to life-long learning in the field of apiculture, and will receive a Master Beekeeper Certification from Cornell University in spring 2021.  

I'm also an environmental consultant/ contractor.  I have more than fifteen years experience in ecology research and writing: conservation planning for protected areas, Species at Risk, creating biodiversity standards, environmental assessment, planning and delivering workshops. Learn more at McPherson Conservation.

Questions about courses or consulting?  I'm happy to help! [email protected]