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• Greater Bunbury Region Chapter Meeting

  • When
    17 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Edith Cowan University, South West Building 6, Robertson Drive Entrance

  Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our Monthly Meetings are the perfect place to connect with fellow beekeepers in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

  Enjoy the opportunity to meet, learn, and share experiences with others who share your passion for beekeeping.

  While we’re still finalising our March topic and speaker, we are confident it’s going to be an evening full of insightful discussions and valuable tips to enhance your beekeeping journey.

  So, bring your questions, stories, and enthusiasm!

  We look forward to seeing you there.

  

  For more information contact bunbury@waas.org.au

  Beekeepers of all ages and levels welcome!

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• Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) Bunbury 2/2025

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    ECU Campus Bunbury
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

  

  Sunday 12th October 2025

  8:30 am - 3:30 pm

  $169 per head

  This training course will be held at the WAAS Bunbury apiary on the ECU Campus

  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
  • 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 or venue availability and may be subject to change.

  Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Bunbury 2/2025

  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

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• Greater Bunbury Region Chapter Meeting

  • When
    15 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Edith Cowan University, South West Building 6, Robertson Drive Entrance

  Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our Monthly Meetings are the perfect place to connect with fellow beekeepers in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

  Enjoy the opportunity to meet, learn, and share experiences with others who share your passion for beekeeping.

  While we’re still finalising our March topic and speaker, we are confident it’s going to be an evening full of insightful discussions and valuable tips to enhance your beekeeping journey.

  So, bring your questions, stories, and enthusiasm!

  We look forward to seeing you there.

  

  For more information contact bunbury@waas.org.au

  Beekeepers of all ages and levels welcome!

  Show details
• Greater Bunbury Region Chapter Meeting

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Edith Cowan University, South West Building 6, Robertson Drive Entrance

  Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our Monthly Meetings are the perfect place to connect with fellow beekeepers in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

  Enjoy the opportunity to meet, learn, and share experiences with others who share your passion for beekeeping.

  While we’re still finalising our March topic and speaker, we are confident it’s going to be an evening full of insightful discussions and valuable tips to enhance your beekeeping journey.

  So, bring your questions, stories, and enthusiasm!

  We look forward to seeing you there.

  

  For more information contact bunbury@waas.org.au

  Beekeepers of all ages and levels welcome!

  Show details