March 2018
Land Managers Forum
An annual event designed to bring commercial beekeepers and land managers from various government departments and other organisations to build networks and common understanding of issues relevant to the keeping of bees on public land in north east Victoria.
Find out more »April 2018
Autumn Pack Down afternoon
Usually held in April in a commercial apiary , this afternoon event is designed to help newer beekeepers understand what they need to do to prepare their colonies for winter. Locally and seasonally specific advice can be given for the conditions experienced in North Eastern Victoria.
Find out more »May 2018
Annual Conference
Bogong Room, Quality Gateway Hotel The Annual conference features guest presenters on topics of current interest to hobby and commercial beekeepers, the Annual General Meeting of the Association and an evening dinner to celebrate the end of the beekeeping season. Click here for the current years program Click here for the current years registration form
Find out more »October 2018
Spring Field Day
First Sunday in October, the beekeeping season starts in spring with a flurry of activity and the NEAA is no exception. Held at the Swanpool Cinema and Tennis Courts this event is a fun but intense introduction to all things honey bees and beekeeping. Good food, good conversation and (fingers crossed), good weather for bees. Flyer 2018 Registration via Eventbrite listing here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/neaa-spring-field-day-registration-49594362072
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Introduction to bees and beekeeping Spring management workshop & field day Program will include; Spring Management - optimising the opportunities of the season including hands on manipulation of hives Assessing colony health, queen performance – reading the brood Honey bee nutrition – anticipating colony needs for nectar and pollen Pests and disease – identification and management options Honey harvesting for small operations Hardware assembly, small scale extracting, flow hive discussion and more! Floral resources of NE Victoria Redpaths Beekeeping Supplies…
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