Beekeeping in the Suburbs: A Beginners Guide
Beekeeping in the suburbs has been increasing in popularity over the past decade. This swarm of urbanites wanting to learn the art of beekeeping, is largely due to the invention of new beekeeping technology and the increasing awareness of both the importance of honey bees and the dangers that bees face in our human-dominated landscapes.
Before you dive into a hive there is much to consider about purchasing and caring for Honey bees. Join Vincent Schnyder, President, and Co-Founder of the Northern Beaches Beekeepers, and Secretary of the Amateur Beekeepers Association of NSW will be giving an online presentation for beginner beekeepers on what to consider before setting up your own urban apiary.
Topics covered include.
Beekeeping and Introduction
- Benefits of Beekeeping
- The Honey Bee and Native Bees: What is the Difference?
Different Hive options for the urban beekeeper
- Traditional Langstroth
- Flow Hive
- Top Bar Hives
- Warre hives
Managing your hives
- Positioning your beehive.
- Mandatory Pest/disease management
- Swarm Management
- Consider your neighbours
Licensing and Regulations
- Mandatory DPI Registration (why and benefits)
- Local Council Laws for Beekeepers
Where from here
- Beekeeping Courses / Training
- How can Northern Beaches Beekeepers help?
Hosted by Permaculture Northern Beaches with Paul Cannings, Head Apiarist of the urban honey company, The Lazy Drone.
Join us for this fascinating in-depth talk and Q&A session on beekeeping in the suburbs.
Book your Eventbrite Ticket to secure your space as places are limited.
You can join or Renew your annual membership with Permaculture Northern Beaches and check out the member benefits by following the link at PNB Membership.