WA Apiarists' Society upcoming events

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 6/2026 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

Saturday 24th October 2026

8:30 am - 3:30 pm
$169 per head

This training course will be held at a commercial apiary approximately 1 hour from the CBD.

Topics covered during the course include...

OHS

Biosecurity and bee diseases

Beekeeping equipment

Assembling and maintaining hives

Buying bees and bee equipment

Selecting hive site

Opening and inspection of hives

Seasonal management of hives

Harvesting Honey

Learn how best to light your smoker.

You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive

What you need to bring:

Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to the course.

If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, course notes, additional useful information and a WAAS Certificate of Completion

Spaces are limited!

Please be aware that due to the "hands on" nature of this course, that

it is dependent on suitable weather on the day and may be subject to change.

Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping 6/2026 using your Visa or MasterCard, by EFT/cheque/cash before the Course.

You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us

Registrations will be processed strictly in order of payment

* If you don't yet have protective gear, please let us know and we can provide some for you on the day at a hire fee of $10.00 cash payable on the day.

If you have any questions, contact us at training@waas.org.au

This is the location of the Apiary, please ensure that you are able to make it to the site by 8:15am.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sUTh4LimeFD3sBMz5

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 7/2026 (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT