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.
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Welcome to NORTH SHORE BEEKEEPERS
Serving beekeepers on Sydney's North Shore since 1954
LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BEES
NSBKA offers different level of courses to take good care of your bees.
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CLUB
NSBKA hosts multiple community events, bee field days and useful workshops.
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:
- 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, Flow ®Hive, Top Bar, Warre’ & Stingless
- 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
- The largest bee related library in the country and available for loan outs to members
- We run and sell honey products at market stalls at festivals and fundraising events during the year
- Access to senior experienced members for mentoring and support
- A simple low-cost membership fee
Members
Events
Courses
Swarming
Resources
Equipment
Beginners’ Beekeeping Course Sept 2023
Saturday, 23rd & 30th Sept 2023
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 8th Oct 2023
Sunday, 8th Oct 2023, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings in the bee garden
Talk on maintaining your hive through Spring
Demonstration of Swarm Management techniques on the club hives
Wax imbedding will be available for members throughout the day
Club Shed will be open for sales
Lindfield Night Meeting – Wed 11th Oct 2023
Wednesday, 11th Oct 2023, 07:00PM – 09:30PM
Guest speaker to be along – Stay Tuned
Beekeeping Q&A
Club Open Field Day – Sun 12th Nov 2023
Sunday 12th Nov 2023, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings in the bee garden
Talk on preparing your hive for a Hot Summer
Wax imbedding will be available for members throughout the day
Club Shed will be open for sales
About NSBKA THE BEEKEEPERS
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.
1954
SINCE
300
Members
68
Swarms Collected
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.
NSBKA ACTIVITIES
NSBKA provides fun and educational activities for people interested in beekeeping also professional services for beekeeper members. Join us today for more!
PARTNERS
GET IN TOUCH
Any questions or enquiries? Talk to us today!