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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 will collect swarms on Sydney north’s shore.

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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Club Open Field Day – Sun 13th October 2024

Sunday 13th Oct 2024, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Opening hives for Spring Management and varroa checks.
Discussion on the progress of the treatments added since the last openings.
Varroa discussion with Q and A
Wax foundation imbedding will be available
Club Shed will be open for sales

Lindfield Night Meeting – Wed 16th October 2024

Wednesday, 16th Oct 2024, 07:00PM – 09:30PM
Presentation on “Mechanical Means of Controlling Varroa”
The latest club and beekeeping news
Beekeeping Q&A

Club Open Field Day – Sun 10th November 2024

Sunday 10th Nov 2024, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings
Summer Preparation for the hot weather
Q&A Session on hive health
Varroa treatment options for Summer
Club Shed will be open for sales

Tocal Beekeepers Field Day

Saturday 19th Oct 2024, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
the 45th Tocal Beekeepers’ Field Day at Tocal College. This is a free event for beekeepers and bee enthusiasts, with exhibitors and suppliers, presenters, industry updates, and honey to buy. The date for 2024 is Saturday 19 October, so put it in your diaries!

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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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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!