Education
The Illawarra Beekeepers works in our community to educate and inform individuals and community groups.
We conduct several courses each year targeting from beginners to advanced beekeepers. These courses are always in high demand with one on one tuition and theory in our apiary.
Why Keep Bees
Bees are under threat worldwide and Australia as an island is currently protected from many of the issues affecting bees world wide.
Learn Beekeeping
Do you want to get away from mass produced supermarket honey and learn how you can harvest honey from your backyard? One hive will produce more honey than you will need for the year so you will find you can either give away or sell the rest. Like most things there is a right and wrong way to keep bees.
Course Bookings
We hold at least 4 courses beekeeping per year. To find out what courses are available, select the more info button below. Remember spots are very limited and they sell out fast so book ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Join the BEE Course Waiting List
Our bee courses often sell out quickly. But you can be the first to be notified when new courses are announced if you join the waiting list. Just drop a note your name and details to our education team and you will join the front of the queue. We will then notify you as soon as dates are announced. Don’t miss out.
Latest Community Activity
New Spring 2021 Course Dates Announced
Course dates of Beekeeping for Beginners have been announced for Spring 2021
Monthly Meeting Live Streams
Monthly Meeting Live Streams on YouTube
New 2019 Beekeeping for Beginners Course Dates Announced
Two new course dates of Beekeeping for Beginners have been announced for 2019
2019 Open Day Report from our Branch President Penny
Our branch President, Penny writes about the success of the 2019 open day.
Our members include beekeepers with years of experience willing to share their knowledge of tried and true methods in beekeeping.
We hold 2 meetings for most months of the year. This gives our members the opportunity to learn from other beekeepers, ask questions, participate in workshops and receive all the support needed to get you on the right track in beekeeping.