Natural beekeeping in backyards
A frame from a hexagonal hive with honey and brood
A Warre hive insulated from the vagaries of the weather
We’re an eco-focused enterprise based in Canberra, Australia.
Our aim is to promote natural (bee-friendly) beekeeping in backyards, in and around Canberra, through the provision of hives, bees, ongoing services and mentorship.
If you’re keen on sustainable environments, conservation, organic or biodynamic gardening and natural ways of doing things, then you may want a bee friendly beehive in your back yard.
Sound Interesting?
Teaching and learning - under the roof of a top bar hive
A hive inspection
Who are we?
We’re two passionate natural beekeepers, Jon and Warren, who also share a love for wood working and making high quality bee hives.
We believe that bee friendly beekeeping promotes healthy and resilient bees better able to face the environmental challenges of today’s world.
Jon has a health care background and has been practicing natural beekeeping for 8 years. Warren has been beekeeping for 15 years and also hand makes fine furniture.
We can help you with a range of bee activities
We build sustainable bee friendly hives
We site and install hives in your backyard
We catch swarms of bees in spring and early summer and hive them. If you have or see a swarm please let us know on 0414-848427 so we can arrange collection.
We’ll mentor you and pass on the wisdom as you learn to care for your bees.
However we no longer provide a hive management service. If you are looking for someone to inspect your hive(s) please contact Martina at Canberra Bee Collective.
Catching a swarm.
Closing the box.
We make hives to order, and build them to suit your needs.
Warré hives
Top bar hives
Small
Standard size (KTB)
Special order hives
Hexagonal hives
Golden hives
Log hives
Log hives promote bee conservation.
Good advice for beekeepers - it’s not all about hard work