ApiNZ-affiliated beekeeping clubs & hubs throughout the country are busy this month, not just taking care of their hives but working with their local communities to celebrate Bee Aware Month and the importance of the humble honey bee.
If you are new to beekeeping and would like the support of experienced beekeepers in your community, joining a beekeeping club is the best thing to do.
Click on the links below to check out these events open to the public in September (and a few in October!):
Buzz Club Otaki
Saturday, 16 September – Beekeeping for Beginners and Club Stand at Otaki Community Expo
Southland Bee Society
Saturday, 16 September – Intro to Beekeeping Workshop at the Invercargill Spring Eco Fest
Taranaki Beekeepers Club
Monday, 17 September – Refresher Course for American Foulbrood (AFB)
Wellington Beekeeping Association
Monday, 18 September – Beginners Beekeeping Course (6 weeks)
ApiNZ Hawke’s Bay Hub
Tuesday, 26 September – Beginners Beekeeping Course
Whangarei Bee Club
Saturday, 7 October – Club Day
Saturday, 14 October – Spring Training Day for New Beekeepers
Saturday, 28 October – AFB Refresher Course
Rotorua Honey Bee Club
Sunday, 8 October and Sunday, 29 October – Intro to Beekeeping Course
North Canterbury Beekeepers Club
Sunday, 8 October – Hive Day
Auckland Beekeepers Club
Saturday, 14 October – ABC Field Day