The Southern Beekeepers Association is a forum for back-yard and commercial beekeepers alike in Southern Tasmania. Membership conveys great benefits through sharing ideas and information. The peak beekeeping body in Tasmania is the Tasmanian Beekeepers Association (TBA), tasmanianbeekeepers.
A Tasmanian Junior Beekeeping Group was established in 2017. It didn’t take long for it to start thriving, thanks to energetic volunteers – they have even harvested honey from their hives. The group generally meets near Richmond, and welcomes 7 to 17 year olds who are curious about the delights of bees and beekeeping.
Check out: www.facebook.com/Tasmanian-Junior-Beekeepers
The coordinator is Anita Long – you can contact her through the Facebook page – or see the contact details on the ‘links’ page of this website
The Gordon River Road has been closed at Westerway today (noon) due to a fire beyond Maydena. So moving hives or visiting bees beyond there will have to await improved weather conditions. Latest updates can be found on the Fire Service and the Parks & Wildlife websites. Continue Reading
The next meeting of the SBA will be on for Monday 25 February 2019, starting at 6.30pm, at the Glenorchy LINC, rear entrance. Please note: * No meetings in December or January * Starting time for meetings is 6.30pm, NOT 7.30pm The technical session at this meeting: To be advised. All Welcome! Continue Reading
The Beginner Beekeeper Course for 2018 is full. This will be the only course for beginners provided this year. Continue Reading
Along with the weather, the threat of pesticides and vandals, hive theft is yet another challenge beekeepers face. Central Queensland commercial beekeeper Paul Marsh, who is frustrated with thieves, has resorted to modern technology to arrest the problem. “The first time hives got stolen it was pretty emotional and the last few I just got… Continue Reading