Events

If you want to learn more generally about bees, especially stingless bees and beekeeping, come along to half and full day workshops held in various venues in Qld and NSW. The workshops are a mix of photographic slideshows and practical sessions. You will learn how to divide hives and extract honey, and use the bees for pollinating your garden. Attendance price varies. Contact the organisers directly for details and to register. For images of workshops visit the Sugarbag Bees Facebook Page If you wish to know when the workshops details have been finalised and you are able to register, then like this page and receive posts. Please contact us if you would like us to give you a workshop, seminar, author talk, etc...

Seminars & Events

Native bee workshops (including a mix of slideshows and practical sessions)

26 Apr, 2025 – Native stingless bees and how to keep them, Kenmore, Brisbane + -

Are you interested in keeping native stingless bees for fun, honey production, conservation or pollination? During this two hour workshop, entomologist and professional educator, Dr Tim Heard will teach you the basics of how to become a stingless beekeeper.

Sat 26 April 2025, 11am to 1pm

Free but bookings required. Phone Kenmore Library on 07 3407 0258 to reserve your place.

Kenmore Library, Kenmore Village, 9 Brookfield Road, Kenmore

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.a...
21 Oct, 2025 – Workshops in NSW + -

Tim will travel to NSW in late October to give a series of workshops. Here is a summary and placeholder information. More details will be released later.

Tue 21 Oct Evening, Hunter ANBA Workshop on integrated stingless beekeeping. Newcastle

Wed 22 Oct, Central coast LLS native bees for crop pollination, full day workshop

Fri 24 Oct, Richmond LLS native bees for crop pollination, full day workshop

Sun 26 Oct, Northern Beaches LLS native bees for crop pollination, full day workshop

Tue 28 Oct, Evening, Sydney ANBA workshop

Wed 29 Oct, Evening, Coffs Harbour ANBA workshop