Upcoming Events at the J Beekeeping Club

Monthly Meetings

Our J Beekeeping Club monthly meetings take place on the second Tuesday 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: Tuesday May 12

  • Honey Competition judged by John Edmons

    Further Topics:
  • How are your bees going
  • Queen Replacement
  • Insect Crisis

Workshops

Next Workshop: TBA

The J Beekeeping Club is pleased to announce the following workshop – INTRODUCTORY BEEKEEPERS COURSE

Aimed at beginner beekeepers to set foundations of best practices in bee husbandry.
– Responsibilities and biosecurity
– Beekeeping Basics
– Getting started (Purchasing equipment, obtaining a colony)
– Extracting honey
– Hive inspection

Light lunch provided. (any dietary requirements need to be notified)

Please bring along a long sleeve shirt, long pants and close toed shoes if available, bee suit. No suits? no problem, suits are available for loan on the day

Non members: $95
Members: $45