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Beekeepers Society

of South Australia

The BSSA is a friendly group of recreational and micro beekeepers who meet regularly to share our knowledge and experience;
develop our beekeeping skills, and have fun!

The BSSA is dedicated to advancing the education of the public in the importance of bees in the environment.

NEW MEMBERS ARE MOST WELCOME!

Free VArroa Mite training

Get in early before its compulsory

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MEETINGS

Occur on the second Monday of each month, including public holidays, at Burnside Community Centre. General meeting starts 7.30 pm.

Recordings of our meetings will be available to members on the previous meetings page a week or so afterwards.

Beginner & intermediate classes starts at 6.30 pm. Bookings are essential. Visit our classes page for information and booking.

EVENTS

In addition to monthly meetings, we run regular practical field days for those that want to get hands-on experience in a hive.

We also organise excursions guided by local experts, and attend public events such as the Royal Adelaide Show and Sophie's Patch open garden

LIST OF EVENTS

SWARMS

Found a swarm?

Want some information or some help removing it safely and responsibly?

SWARM INFORMATION

COME AND TRY A HANDS-ON
HIVE EXPERIENCE.

Join us for an afternoon field day and be guided by club experts. 

LEARN MORE

THINKING ABOUT GETTING STARTED IN BEEKEEPING? 

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

want to know what you can do to help the bees? 

FIND OUT MORE

Upcoming BSSA meetings

BSSA Beekeeping Classes

Practical Field Days

other BSSA Activities

  • No upcoming events

Upcoming events

    • 11 May 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Selgar Avenue, Clovelly Park
    • 15
    Register

    Practical hands-on beekeeping experience guided by club experts. An excellent way to gain experience in hive inspections and gain knowledge at the BSSA apiary. 

    This event will feature how to close down a hive for winter.

    All are welcome, but non-members are only allowed to attend two sessions before they must join the BSSA.

    All participants must have at least long sleeves, long-leg trousers (preferably light-coloured), closed shoes and a head veil. The BSSA have a limited supply of veils at each session.

    Spaces are limited, and online registrations are necessary. If you require more information about the field day, contact  Bob Beer on  0413 208 835.

    Cost: Register and pay online - $10 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. 

    The BSSA apiary is located on Selgar Ave in Clovelly Park. Click for a Google map. Due to roadworks, Bob has provided directions to access Selgar Ave as follows:

    Exit off South Road at Tonsley Boulevard and into MAB Circuit. The first turn right will bring you into Selgar Ave.

    Please allow plenty of travel time to ensure an on time arrival.

    IMPORTANT: The field day will not proceed (according to the previous night's forecast) if:

    • the forecast temperature is below 17 or over 30 degrees
    • if it is raining.
    • 13 May 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 20
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 13 May 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 17
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 13 May 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 10 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 10 Jun 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 10 Jun 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 8 Jul 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 25
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 8 Jul 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 8 Jul 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register'  button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 12 Aug 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 25
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 12 Aug 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 12 Aug 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 9 Sep 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 25
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 9 Sep 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 9 Sep 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 14 Oct 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 25
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 14 Oct 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 14 Oct 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 25
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we ask that they join the BSSA

    Each class has five topics and will be run through twice per year. This month is module 1
    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    • 23
    Register

    The BSSA runs beginner and intermediate classes at 6.30 pm on the same nights as our monthly meetings.

    Non-members are welcome to attend two classes before we request they join the BSSA. 

    • 11 Nov 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Burnside Community Centre
    Register

    The BSSA holds monthly general meetings at the Burnside Community Centre, in the Burnside Council offices, on the second Monday of every month including public holidays. The meetings begin at 7.30 pm.

    All are welcome - both members and non-members. For a gold coin donation, tea and coffee are available before and after the meeting. 

    Beginner and intermediate education classes start at 6.30 pm before the main meeting. Bookings are essential. See our classes page for more information and bookings.

    The meeting is recorded and can be viewed on our website and Facebook a few days after the event.  You will need to log in to see the video.

    Please use the 'Register' button to register for the general meeting, even if you are also attending a beginner or intermediate class.  This will assist registration at the beginning of the meeting. 

    Please return any library books you have borrowed.

    If you wish to pay for a membership on the night, contactless payment is preferred.

Past events

27 Apr 2024 Field Day - April 27
17 Apr 2024 Field Day - April 17
8 Apr 2024 April General Meeting
8 Apr 2024 April Beginner Class
8 Apr 2024 April Intermediate Class
23 Mar 2024 Field Day - March 23
11 Mar 2024 March General Meeting
11 Mar 2024 March Intermediate Class
11 Mar 2024 March Beginner Class
24 Feb 2024 Field Day - February 24
12 Feb 2024 February General Meeting
12 Feb 2024 February Beginner Class
12 Feb 2024 February Intermediate Class
20 Jan 2024 Field Day January 20
13 Dec 2023 Field Day December 13
10 Dec 2023 Christmas BBQ 2023
25 Nov 2023 Field Day November 25
13 Nov 2023 November General Meeting
13 Nov 2023 November Intermediate Class
13 Nov 2023 November Beginner Class
4 Nov 2023 Sophie's Patch Open Garden 2023
18 Oct 2023 Field Day October 18
9 Oct 2023 October General Meeting
9 Oct 2023 October Beginner Class
9 Oct 2023 October Intermediate Class
23 Sep 2023 Field Day September 23 - CANCELLED
20 Sep 2023 Field Day September 20
11 Sep 2023 September General Meeting
11 Sep 2023 September Intermediate Class
11 Sep 2023 September Beginner Class
30 Aug 2023 Field Day August 30 - CANCELLED
14 Aug 2023 August General Meeting and Annual General Meeting
14 Aug 2023 August Beginner Class
14 Aug 2023 August Intermediate Class
29 Jul 2023 Field Day July 29
10 Jul 2023 July General Meeting
10 Jul 2023 July Intermediate Class
10 Jul 2023 July Beginner Class
12 Jun 2023 June General Meeting
12 Jun 2023 June Beginner Class
12 Jun 2023 June Intermediate Class
13 May 2023 Field Day May 13
8 May 2023 May General Meeting
8 May 2023 May Beginner Class
8 May 2023 May Intermediate Class
6 May 2023 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
23 Apr 2023 Inaugural Beekeepers Swap Meet
19 Apr 2023 Field Day April 19th - Disease Management
15 Apr 2023 Field Day April 15th - Disease Management
10 Apr 2023 April General Meeting
10 Apr 2023 April Intermediate Class
10 Apr 2023 April Beginner Class
18 Mar 2023 Field Day March 18
15 Mar 2023 Field Day March 15
13 Mar 2023 March General Meeting
13 Mar 2023 March Intermediate Class
13 Mar 2023 March Beginner Class
18 Feb 2023 Field Day Feb 18
15 Feb 2023 Field Day Feb 15
13 Feb 2023 February General Meeting
13 Feb 2023 February Beginner Class
13 Feb 2023 February Intermediate Class
17 Dec 2022 Field Day Dec 17
12 Dec 2022 CANCELLED - December General Meeting
10 Dec 2022 BSSA December BBQ Sponsored by BeePlaza SA
26 Nov 2022 Field Day Nov 26
17 Nov 2022 Apiary Industry Fund Public Meeting
16 Nov 2022 Field Day Nov 16
14 Nov 2022 November General Meeting
14 Nov 2022 November Intermediate Class
14 Nov 2022 November Beginner Class
6 Nov 2022 Uradlia Show
29 Oct 2022 Field Day Oct 29
12 Oct 2022 Field Day Oct 12
10 Oct 2022 October Beginner Class
10 Oct 2022 October Intermediate Class
10 Oct 2022 October General Meeting
1 Oct 2022 Field Day Oct 1
14 Sep 2022 Field Day Sep 14
12 Sep 2022 September General Meeting
12 Sep 2022 September Intermediate Class
12 Sep 2022 September Beginner Class
20 Aug 2022 Field Day Aug 20
19 Aug 2022 SAAA Event - Varroa - The Path Forward
10 Aug 2022 Field Day Aug 10
8 Aug 2022 AGM and August General Meeting
8 Aug 2022 August Intermediate Class
8 Aug 2022 August Beginner Class
23 Jul 2022 Practical Demonstration of Alcohol Wash 2pm
23 Jul 2022 Practical Demonstration of Alcohol Wash 1pm
23 Jul 2022 Practical Demonstration of Alcohol Wash 11am
11 Jul 2022 July General Meeting
11 Jul 2022 July Intermediate Class
11 Jul 2022 July Beginner Class
13 Jun 2022 June General Meeting
13 Jun 2022 June Intermediate Class
13 Jun 2022 June Beginner Class
9 May 2022 May General Meeting
9 May 2022 May Beginner Class
9 May 2022 May Intermediate Class
27 Apr 2022 Field Day 27th April
16 Apr 2022 Sophie's Patch Easter Open Garden 2022
11 Apr 2022 April General Meeting
11 Apr 2022 April Intermediate Class
11 Apr 2022 April Beginner Class
9 Apr 2022 Field Day 9th April
16 Mar 2022 Field Day 16th March
14 Mar 2022 March General Meeting
14 Mar 2022 March Beginner Class
14 Mar 2022 March Intermediate Class
26 Feb 2022 Field Day 26th February
14 Feb 2022 February General Meeting
14 Feb 2022 February Intermediate Class
14 Feb 2022 February Beginner Class
2 Feb 2022 Field Day 2nd February
15 Jan 2022 January 15 Field Day
13 Dec 2021 Christmas Dinner & December Monthly Meeting
11 Dec 2021 December 11 Field Day
1 Dec 2021 December 1 Field Day
13 Nov 2021 November 13 Field Day
8 Nov 2021 November Monthly Meeting
8 Nov 2021 November Intermediate Class
8 Nov 2021 November Beginner Class
24 Oct 2021 October 24 Field Day
13 Oct 2021 October 13 Field Day
11 Oct 2021 October Monthly Meeting
11 Oct 2021 October Intermediate Class
11 Oct 2021 October Beginner Class
25 Sep 2021 September 25 Field Day
13 Sep 2021 September Monthly Meeting & Special Meeting
13 Sep 2021 September Beginner Class
13 Sep 2021 September Intermediate Class
8 Sep 2021 September 8 Field Day
9 Aug 2021 August Intermediate Class
9 Aug 2021 August Beginner Class
8 Aug 2021 August 8 Field Day
12 Jul 2021 Monthly Meeting
12 Jul 2021 Beegineers Session
12 Jul 2021 Intermediate Session
7 Jun 2021 Annual General Meeting
Beekeepers’ Society of South Australia Inc.
P.O. Box 283, Fullarton SA 5063
office@bees.org.au
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