About

Beware the lady with a smoker

Welcome. I’m Chantal Forster, an IT executive and hobbyist beekeeper located in Chicago, IL.

In 2010, as a beekeeper in New Mexico, I started the City of Albuquerque’s beekeeping program with partnership from the City’s Open Space Division.

Learn more about the City of Albuquerque program:

• The Honey Harvesters at Open Space
• Cover Story in the Albuquerque Journal
• Councilor O’Malley Visits the Open Space Hives

In 2009, I co-founded the Albuquerque beekeepers club including regular educational seminars, a mentorship program, and community swarm-capturing program. The group now boasts over 1000 participants, making it a significant education and outreach component of a pollinator-friendly New Mexico.

On a volunteer basis, I’m delighted to present and share the joy of beekeeping for groups and audiences.

Thanks for stopping by!