About this Event
The course objective is to provide a sound theoretical and practical grounding for would be amateur backyard beekeepers who wish to manage beehives in an urban environment. Emphasis will be placed upon students gaining the necessary knowledge and practical skills in order to confidently apply, in a residential environment, safe beekeeping and sound biosecurity practices.
Course leader: Mark Paterson
Tutors: John Grubb, John Darvil, Cormac Farrell, Martina Hoffman
Course text: All slides and notes presented during the course will be provided as a PDF for future reference
Day 1: First Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm
Session 1-2 Bees and Hives we keep them in
• Bee Biology and Behavior
• Selecting the right hive for you
• Hives and Components
• Starting your first hive
• Legal requirements and how to be a good bee neighbor
• Practical at the hives (2 x 1.5 hours) – students to experience a different tutor and hive style
Day 2: Second Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm
Session 3 -4– Pests and Diseases and Products of the Hive
• Hazards to bees and beekeepers
• Identifying pest and diseases and how to manage them
• Swarm control – catching, splitting, joining colonies
• When and how to harvest honey, wax, propolis and other products
• Building a bee friendly garden
• Joining your local club
• Practical sessions (2 x 1.5 hours)
*Course days are Saturdays only.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jerrabomberra Wetlands Apiary, 2 Dairy Road Fyshwick, Narrabundah, Australia
AUD 313.67
