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Dr Fran Henshaw discussing propolis and wound healing.
Dr Fran Henshaw discussing propolis and wound healing.

Events, Meetings, Field Days

Details of Sydney Bee Club’s upcoming events as well as bees related events from other organisations are listed to the left or below. Please register Sydney Bee Clubs events through Eventbrite. Here is a small summary, more details to be found on Eventbrite.

  • Apiary Field Days are held in Spring, Summer, an early autumn in Randwick community centre. We demonstrate how to manipulate bees, perform brood and disease check ups, honey harvest, swarm prevention, and winter preparation. In any case it replace a full course that has to be done before to acquire a hive It is important to pre-register / book for field days (as numbers in the apiary are limited).

Note: We are not able to accommodate children under 8 at the apiary field days. Children from 9 to 15 years must be supervised by a responsible guardian/adult and have their own protective suit (we don’t have children’s suits to hire at this stage).

Up Coming Events

Sydney Bee Club – Varroa Treatment Presentation & Annual General Meeting 2026

Aluen CAP Australia – Organic Varroa Treatment

📅 Monday 31 August 2026
⏱️ 6:30 PM – Presentation
📍 Waverley Library Theatrette
32–48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction
Please register via Humanitix
🎟️ Sydney Bee Club Members: Free

🎟️ Non-Members: $5

Join us for an informative evening as we learn about a new organic treatment for varroa mites, followed by the Sydney Bee Club Annual General Meeting.

We’re pleased to welcome Callum Groves from Aluen CAP Australia, who will present on the Aluen CAP Organic Treatment for varroa mites.

This innovative treatment uses slow-release oxalic acid strips that remain in the hive for up to 42 days, providing an effective option for varroa management.

The presentation will cover:

• What Aluen CAP is
• How it works
• How to apply the treatment
• Why it’s an effective option for controlling varroa mites

The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session, giving members the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this important treatment.

Following the presentation, members are invited to attend the Sydney Bee Club Annual General Meeting.