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)

  • 14 Mar, 2026 – Keeping Native Bees + -

    Sat, 14 Mar, 10am - 12pm

    Beelarong Community Farm, Morningside QLD

    Are you interested in keeping native stingless bees for fun, honey production, conservation or pollination?

    During this practical two hour workshop, entomologist and professional educator, Dr Tim Heard (Sugarbag Bees) will teach you the basics of how to become a stingless beekeeper.

    He will discuss hive design and placement. We will also split the Beelarong Native Bee hive.

    Cost: $10 per person. All welcome.

    Bookings essential as places are limited, https://events.humanitix.com/k...

  • 21 Mar, 2026 – Native stingless bees and how to keep them, Chermside, Brisbane + -

    https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.a...

    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 21 Mar, 10:30am - 12:30pm

    Free but bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place.

    Venue address: Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside