Upcoming Events at the J Beekeeping Club

Monthly Meetings

Our J Beekeeping Club monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month, between 7-9pm at our club rooms at the Goonawarra Community Centre, 20 Dornoch Drive, Sunbury. Sessions are free for club members, with a yearly membership costing only $50, and your first meeting is free!

Next Meeting: Wednesday March 12

  • Pests – Wax month and small hive beetle
  • Open Forum – Q&A on current hive issues. Discussion and suggestions for club presentations and activities for 2025
  • Alcohol wash demonstration
  • Feeding bees – Autumn and spring

Can’t make it in person? If you’re a member you can join online via Zoom — inquire if you have not received details.

Workshops

Introduction to Beekeeping – Sunbury Community Gardens

October 26, November 23 and Feb 15 2025

Our workshop is a place to unleash your inner beekeeper with our hands-on informative workshop!

What You’ll Learn:
-Different Hives
-Bee Life Cycle
-Honey Extraction

Plus a Honey Tasting from the local hive!

Next Workshop: TBA 2025

The J Beekeeping Club is pleased to announce the following workshop – INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING

Aimed at beginner beekeepers to set foundations of best practices in bee husbandry.

* Theoretical
* Beekeeping Basics
* Code of practice
* Getting started (Purchasing equipment, obtaining a colony)
* Managing brood
* Finding the queen
* Practical
* Frame assembly
* Hive / Brood inspection
* Honey extraction

BBQ LUNCH PROVIDED

What to bring: As we will be doing a hive inspection on our onsite hives, please bring along your bee suit, long sleeve shirt, long pants and close toed shoes. A limited number of suits are available for loan, please check and reserve beforehand if you will be in need of one.