Australian Native Bee Seminar

Come along and find out about the conservation education, specialising in Australian native bees in the Sydney region (Blue Mountains and Illawarra). The following topics will be covered: - The importance of bees in our environment - How bees contribute to biodiversity in the ecosystem - The economic importance of bees in our world - The pollinator crisis worldwide - How bees improve crop production - Some anatomical adaptations that make bees the best pollinators in the world - How to identify some of the native bees in your own garden - How to attract native bees into your garden - How to conserve and provide habitat for native bees - View the inside of a stingless bee (Austroplebeia australis) nest - How to make native bee nests, from the basic to the beautiful - Some invaluable online resources you can access to learn more about our bees Cost: $50 per person, which includes morning tea. Places are limited, so register as soon as possible to ensure a place. Each registered participant will receive a copy of “Native Bees of the Sydney Region: A Field Guide” and be put into the draw to win the lucky door prize – a hardwood solitary bee nest to take home, worth $60.