Apiarists' AssociationCollingwood Children's Farm Apiary
When you want to experience the buzz of live bees, come and visit the Collingwood Children's Farm Apiary. The beekeepers educate the public about bees and beekeeping as well as providing beekeeping advice and practice to current and prospective beekeepers. The Apiary is open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month (only fourth Sunday in Winter) from 10:30am to 3:30pm.
Open days are back at the Collingwood Children's Farm Apiary | Apiary Open Days: (next few months) Summer: February 2023: Sunday 12th and 26th, 10:30am to 3:30pm The Apiary is open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month (only fourth Sunday in Winter) from 10:30am to 3:30pm. |
Make a booking at the Apiary: vaamelbournesection@hotmail.com Morning (11 am) or afternoon (1:30 pm) sessions |
Family visits to the hives. | Young Beekeepers Program. | Mentoring for beekeepers. | Join as a volunteer |
Past Events Spring: Australian Pollinator Week Sunday 13th November 2022, 10:30am to 3:30pm Urban Agriculture Week Sunday 27th November 2022, 10:30am to 3:30pm Sunday, 19th December 2021 Sunday, 14th November 2021 .Celebrate "Australian Pollinator Week" at the apiary with extra displays and activities. Bee fruitful and learn about how bees support our food security.
Remaining dates for 2021
The next scheduled Apiary Open Day is Sunday, 22nd August 2021. On Sunday 22nd August, the Apiary will be open with: honey sales, the beekeepers will show you the bees (subject to weather), and Winter Workshop 3 - "Making frames with wire and foundation" will get you some frames ready for Spring.
For winter workshop bookings - contact Rob Kerr on vaamelbournesection@hotmail.com For any enquiries about attending the Collingwood Children's Farm Apiary contact Rob Kerr on vaamelbournesection@hotmail.com Come to the Apiary on Sunday 27th June 2021. Regular beekeeping activities will be happening (subject to weather) And ....... The first Winter Workshop - Make a Frame Wiring Jig
June Winter Workshop: 11 am to 2:30 pm $50 for the kit, instruction and with a barbecue lunch. (Let us know of any dietary requirements) Beekeepers may apply to: Rob Kerr at vaamelbournesection@hotmail.com It's World Bee Day on the 20th May 2021 Come to the Apiary on Sunday 23rd May 2021 to celebrate! The Apiary will have extra exhibitions and activities on Sunday 23rd May 2021. What to look for: how we get honey from the bees, work on the practice hive, beehives in different seasons, and fruit and veg that are pollinated by bees. Thank you bees! |
