Young Beekeeper's Program (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Young Beekeepers Program 2026

Do you know a budding young beekeeper?

The VAA Melbourne Section is running a Young Beekeeper’s Program for ages 9–16 at the Collingwood Children’s Farm, Melbourne.

Through the course of the program participants will learn about the workings of a hive, see the development of the frame that they will have made, learn how to manage bees, and extract honey from their own frame.

The Program runs from September 2026 to May 2026 on the second and fourth Sunday of each month during school terms.  If you miss the start date, drop in anyway!

Sessions run from 11am to 1pm. Bring your own food and drink.

The program kicks off with a frame-making workshop on Sunday, September 13th, followed by an intro to the apiary on October 11th.

Protective wear is provided, but please remember to wear enclosed shoes and socks! Don’t forget to pack a snack and a drink.

Want to learn more? Drop by the CCF Apiary any Sunday to chat with the team, or email Rob Kerr - robkerr62@gmail.com

Melbourne Section October Meeting (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Thursday 29th of October

Melbourne Section Meeting

This month, our special guest speaker is Jessica Locarnini.

Jessica is a Honey sommelier, international honey judge and sensory educator specialising in Australian honey.

She is the first Australian to become a certified member of the Italian Register of Honey Experts. Her work brings together sensory analysis, judging expertise and education to help people recognise the diversity and quality of Australian honey.

We will also be presenting all our regular features: the monthly book review, beginner’s corner, What’s happening in my apiary this month, raffle and supper!

Victorian Apiarists Association upcoming events

Young Beekeeper's Program (13 Sep 2026)

Young Beekeepers Program 2026

Melbourne Section October Meeting (29 Oct 2026)