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School Holiday Workshops for Kids
Next dates sep / oct school hols
Burnetts on Barney, Kiama
Time for some buzzing bee holiday fun!
A unique Bee Experience that will have your children buzzing for days… Bring the kids along to our 1.5 hour engaging and educational workshop which will open young minds up to the importance of bees.
The kids will visit an actual live beehive onsite at Burnetts on Barney’s own Apiary, fully protected in their own bee suit and gloves. They will also learn about pollination, nectar, bee life cycles, how bees make honey, and how we can’t survive without them.
And of course, they will get to taste some honey straight from one of Burnett’s hives.
Ideal for primary kids aged 5 – 12 years. Parents / carers also welcome to join in with children under 5yrs.
$38 per child
Advanced Beekeeping Workshop
3HR WORKSHOP - DATES COMING SOON
Burnetts on Barney, Kiama
This Advanced Beekeeping Workshop is perfect for all backyard beekeepers who need a a confidence boost and expert guidance in ongoing colony management including pest & disease management and swarm prevention.
With Varroa Mite established on the South Coast of NSW now, it is more important than ever to manage our colonies closely.
The advanced 3 hour session will cover the theoretical aspects of colony management including cycling out frames, managing colony numbers and early pest & disease detection. We will learn about how timely management of hives is the key to having a strong, vibrant and productive colony including. Varroa Mite Management will be covered in depth.
$95
Varroa Management for Beekeepers in the Illawara & Shoalhaven
Free online ZOOM MEETING
TUES 6TH MAY 7.30-8.30PM
FREE Online Zoom Call – For all Beekeepers in the Illawarra & Shoalhaven Regions of NSW.
We ran one of these last year BEFORE any of us in this area (Shoalhaven & Illawarra) of NSW, Australia had Varroa Mites in our hives.
Several months down the track, we are now (almost) all dealing with the mite at various stages. Some have been hit hard, and colonies are being smashed by mites or SHB early on. Others not so hard, so have had the opportunity to experiment with natural approaches before the numbers hit the DPI’s threshold for treatment.
There are a number of treatments available now and beekeepers are trying different methods depending on their area, time constraints, budgets and preferences.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SESSION – is to give beekeepers an opportunity to share what they are trying and what is working for them, and to know that they are not alone. We are all still learning and for the most part, there are no “right and wrongs”. This is a judgement / criticism-free session where the only rule is tolerance & respect for everyone. And understanding that we are all just doing the best we can with what we have during this challenging time. The GOAL is for everyone to come away knowing they are NOT alone and there is some valuable feedback to be heard from many.
Rachael Peedom from Bee Inspired in Kiama, NSW will moderate the session (so we dont get too off track), but otherwise its an open mic night for questions and answers from anyone who wants to contribute.
FREE
Beginner Adults Beekeeping Workshop
MAY & JUNE, 2025....
Burnetts on Barney, Kiama
Are you thinking about getting Honeybees for your backyard and not sure where to start? This fun and fact-filled day is just what you need!
This workshop will ensure you learn everything you need to know about keeping bees in your backyard.
The highlight of the day is a genuine hands-on experience up close and personal with the bees in full protective gear.
Gourmet lunch included, as well as a honey tasting from Burnetts’ bees.
$195
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