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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

 

Previous Meeting recordings

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COME AND TRY A HANDS-ON
HIVE EXPERIENCE.

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

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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

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Practical Field Days

other BSSA Activities

  • No upcoming events

Year: 2023

1January, 2023February
Feb 13 February Beginner Class
Feb 13 February Intermediate Class
Feb 13 February General Meeting
Feb 15 Field Day Feb 15
Feb 18 Field Day Feb 18 		March
Mar 13 March Intermediate Class
Mar 13 March Beginner Class
Mar 13 March General Meeting
Mar 15 Field Day March 15
Mar 18 Field Day March 18
2April
Apr 10 April Intermediate Class
Apr 10 April Beginner Class
Apr 10 April General Meeting
Apr 15 Field Day April 15th - Disease Management
Apr 19 Field Day April 19th - Disease Management
Apr 23 Inaugural Beekeepers Swap Meet 		May
May 06 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
May 07 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
May 08 May Beginner Class
May 08 May Intermediate Class
May 08 May General Meeting
May 13 Field Day May 13
May 20 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
May 21 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance 		June
Jun 03 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
Jun 04 Hive Equipment Building & Maintenance
Jun 12 June Beginner Class
Jun 12 June Intermediate Class
Jun 12 June General Meeting
3July
Jul 10 July Intermediate Class
Jul 10 July Beginner Class
Jul 10 July General Meeting
Jul 29 Field Day July 29 		August
Aug 14 August Beginner Class
Aug 14 August Intermediate Class
Aug 14 August General Meeting and Annual General Meeting
Aug 30 Field Day August 30 - CANCELLED 		September
Sep 11 September Intermediate Class
Sep 11 September Beginner Class
Sep 11 September General Meeting
Sep 20 Field Day September 20
Sep 23 Field Day September 23 - CANCELLED
4October
Oct 09 October Beginner Class
Oct 09 October Intermediate Class
Oct 09 October General Meeting
Oct 18 Field Day October 18 		November
Nov 04 Sophie's Patch Open Garden 2023
Nov 13 November Intermediate Class
Nov 13 November Beginner Class
Nov 13 November General Meeting
Nov 25 Field Day November 25 		December
Dec 10 Christmas BBQ 2023
Dec 13 Field Day December 13
Beekeepers’ Society of South Australia Inc.
P.O. Box 283, Fullarton SA 5063
office@bees.org.au
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