Australian Apiculture

Apiculture is the art and science of caring for bees and the ancient practices of honey hunting, natural beekeeping and apitherapy.

The Colony Bees Association works to advance the field of Australian Apiculture and nurture these traditions for the future custodians.

We continue to explore this intangible cultural heritage to share this knowledge with community.

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Swarm Season

Our beloved Swarms will fly in Spring and as a community of Guardians we prepare to serve our hives and also welcome the rise of wild and free Apidae across the Southern Lands of Australia.

Season 3: September 2024 

Create a Sanctuary

Establish a beehive to improve pollination and biodiversity.

Beehives 

World Bee Day. Nipaluna, Hobart 2024

Celebrating the Honeybee with a Sanctuary activation in partnership with Hobart City Council, University of Tasmania and Source Eco hub.

World Bee Day 

Guardian Conference 2023

Apiculture Conference held on Bundjalung Country, Northern Rivers to acknowledge the 100 Year Anniversary of the Rudolf Steiner Lectures.