MPBA Beekeeping Courses & Education
It all begins here! The Beginners Course introduces the new beekeeper to Bees and Beekeeping. Hosted by one of the Club’s highly regarded mentors this course is all about the basics, with an introduction to the Honey bee, bee behaviour, the bee hive and beekeeping equipment. This course is conducted in the class room so no bee suits are necessary. The course duration is 9am-3pm and facilities for refreshments are provided on site. There is also a break for lunch.
Cost per person - TBC
Beginners Course
Conducted at our Club Apiary in Mornington, this course is for the new beekeeper who needs ‘in the hive’ experience. Conducted by one of the Club’s highly regarded mentors you will need a bee suit to take part. The course includes hive inspections that explain what to look for during an inspection such as learning to recognise the different types of cells, brood health and population, finding the queen, using a smoker, looking for signs of pests and swarming. Duration depends on conditions but is planned for 9am-3pm. This course consolidates what the new beekeeper has already been learning with their own bees or prior to getting bees.
Cost per person - TBC
Intermediate Course
MPBA prides itself on creating a community of beekeepers always ready to help each other and share knowledge. These events are a regular appearance in the member portal, over the beekeeping season. Members host other members at their own apiary so they can share and learn with each other. These events can be diverse, depending on the type of hives and processes that the host member uses.
Cost is free to members but spaces are limited so book early. This event is posted as ‘Come See My Apiary’ in the Hello Club member portal.
MPBA ‘Come See My Apiary’
During the season the Club offers regular events at the Club Apiary. Accompany our Club Apiary Manager as he conducts his Inspections on the hives at the Club Apiary. The Club is home to three different hives; a Flowhive, a traditional Langstroth and a Paradise poly hive, providing members the ability to continue to learn the different styles of beekeeping.
Cost is free to members but spaces are limited so book early. This event is posted as ‘MPBA Apiary Inspection’ in the Hello Club member portal. Members can also take part in the Bee Plus APP ongoing updates on the club Apiary hives.
MPBA Apiary Inspections
