Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 3/2026 (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

Saturday 18th April 2026
(Rescheduled date)

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 3/2026 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

Flow Hive Management FH 2/2026 (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Flow Hive Management

(Tips & Tricks)

Margaret River

Agriculture Classroom, Margaret River Senior High School,
access via TAFE campus

Sunday 19th April 2026

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Cost is $85 per head

Note: you need to be a current member to access this course -you can join online now and then register for the course.

Assembly

Setup

Operation

Maintenance

Equipment Checklist

Information Sources

Practical hands-on session of Flow Frame inspection and honey extraction in the training apiary.

This short course builds on your beekeeping knowledge with a focus on tips and tricks to get the most from your flow hive. If you are an aspiring or new beekeeper this short course is complementary to the Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Course, where you will be taught basic beekeeping husbandry, more information about this course can be found here.

What you need to bring:

Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*
Light refreshments will be provided

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

Please be aware that due to the "hands on" nature of this course, that
it is dependant on suitable weather on the the day and may be subject to change.

using your Visa / MasterCard or by EFT before the Course.

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.

WA Apiarists' Society upcoming events

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) 3/2026 (18 Apr 2026)

Flow Hive Management FH 2/2026 (19 Apr 2026)

This course covers tips and tricks to better set up and manage your Flow Hive