Education & Resources

Backyard hen keeping

Before the city can issue each participant a licence, the applicant must complete an accredited hen keeping course.

Available regional accredited courses:

Online resources:

All pilot program participants must also demonstrate that they have established a relationship with a mentor by providing the mentor’s name and contact number to the Environmental Inspector as part of their application. Participants can find a suitable mentor by contacting any of the following hen keeping communities.

Communities:

Applicants will learn how to safely source hens during the hen keeping course, and will gain insight on recommended materials for constructing hen enclosures. It is recommended that participants consider our winter climate in the selection of hen species, and in the building of their hen enclosure. Note many of the pre-made hen enclosures that are available for purchase may require alterations to suit our winter climate.

Backyard Beekeeping

Before the city can issue each participant a licence, the applicant must complete an accredited beekeeping course.

Available regional accredited courses:

All pilot program participants must also demonstrate that they have established a relationship with a mentor by providing the mentor’s name and contact number to the Environmental Inspector as part of their application. Participants can find a suitable mentor by contacting any of the following beekeeping communities.

Beekeeper communities:

Applicants will learn how to safely source bees during the beekeeping course, and will gain insight on recommended materials for constructing their hive and nuc. It is recommended that participants consider our winter climate in the selection of their bees and in the building of their hive and nuc.

For more information

Have questions or concerns about your hen keeping or beekeeping project?

Call the City of Leduc Eco-Smart Hotline at 780-980-7107 or email ecosmart@leduc.ca