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Welcome to NORTH SHORE BEEKEEPERS

Serving beekeepers on Sydney's North Shore since 1954

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LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BEES

NSBKA offers different level of courses to take good care of your bees.

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SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB

NSBKA hosts multiple community events, bee field days and useful workshops.

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WELCOME TO THE NSBKA

We are the North Shore Beekeepers Association, a club located in the northern suburbs of Sydney and established in 1954 to provide backyard and recreational beekeepers with access to bee & hive product related information, education and mentoring. We are the largest independent amateur club and offer a wide range of bee related activities:

The North Shore Beekeepers are no longer available to collect swarms due to the Varroa Emergency Order in place. Please click on the button below for more details on what to do if you have a swarm of bees.

We have a contact list to help you remove and retrieve a swarm of bees.

 

  • Club activities and beehive open days for the public every second Sunday of the month except for December
  • Wednesday night meetings every 2nd month with guest presenters
  • Regular beginner, intermediate and swarm management courses available
  • A wide range of hive types including Langstroth and Flow ®Hive
  • Access to bee and honey extraction equipment free of charge to members
  • Need to get some bees, as a member you will have access to our Swarm List
  • Bee related library in the country and available for loan outs to members
  • Access to senior experienced members for mentoring and support
  • A simple low-cost membership fee
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Beginners’ Beekeeping Course Apr/May 2024

Saturday, 27th Apr & 4th May 2024
This course is for new beekeepers and it will give you a great start, including experience of handling active hives. This course also covers Flow Hive systems.
It is over two consecutive Saturdays 9am – 4:30pm

Club Open Field Day – Sun 19th May 2024

Sunday 19th May 2024, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings in the bee garden
Q&A Session and Presentation
Club Shed will be open for sales

Club Open Field Day – Sun 9th June 2024

Sunday 9th June 2024, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings in the bee garden
Q&A Session and Presentation
Club Shed will be open for sales

Lindfield Night Meeting – Wed 12th June 2024

Wednesday, 12th June 2024, 07:00PM – 09:30PM
Presentatation – TBA
Beekeeping Q&A

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About NSBKA THE BEEKEEPERS

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Our aim is to provide fun and educational activities for people interested in beekeeping and related subjects.

The Association has many features that help to provide a full bee keeping environment.

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1954

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300

Members

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68

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MEMBERS LOCATIONS

NSBKA has members in most suburbs of the northern part of Sydney and more. Our membership is NOT restricted to the North Shore of Sydney.

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NSBKA ACTIVITIES

NSBKA provides fun and educational activities for people interested in beekeeping also professional services for beekeeper members. Join us today for more!

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What do you get for being a member of the North Shore Beekeepers

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How to find us

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Resources & Useful Links

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GET IN TOUCH

Any questions or enquiries? Talk to us today!