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.
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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 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
Members
Events
Courses
Swarming
Resources
Equipment
St Ives Show 17th-18th May 2025
17 to 18 May 2025
St Ives Show and Honey Competition
– Deliveries to NSBKA Clubhouse on Wed 14 May between 5pm – 7pm
– Get in your entries in ASAP
– Come and support this great event
– Pickup from St Ives 4pm – 5pm or
from NSBKA Clubhouse after 5pm by appointment
Club Open Field Day – Sun 18th May 2025
Sunday 18th May 2025, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Hive Openings weather permitting
Winter is coming
How to prepare the hives for Winter (packing down)
How to evaluate your bees over Winter by observation
Discussion on the effectiveness of Varroa treatments and Small Hive Beetle traps
Wax imbedding will be available for members throughout the day
Club Shed will be open for sales
Club Open Field Day – Sun 8th June 2025
Sunday 8th June 2025, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
No Hive Openings as it is Winter
Talk & demonstration to be advised
Wax imbedding will be available for members throughout the day
Club Shed will be open for sales
Lindfield Night Meeting – Wed 11th June 2025
Wednesday, 11th June 2025, 07:00PM – 09:30PM
Presentation to be advised
Hive jobs while awaiting for Spring
The latest club and beekeeping news
Beekeeping Q&A
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!