Why Australian native bees?
Learning resource
Keeping a native bee hive at your school, centre, or home serves as a valuable intergenerational learning tool.
Environmental helpers
Native bees contribute to biodiversity, sustainability, and the production of delicious native bee honey.
Important pollinators
Native bees play a significant role in pollinating plants, leading to the production of fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Family friendly
Native bees are stingless, produce small amounts of delicious honey, and are fascinating to watch as they help your garden thrive.
Become a native beekeeper
Join our online course - Keeping Australian native bees
We’ve created the most comprehensive online course for teachers and bee enthusiasts alike! Packed with engaging video tutorials, easy to follow lessons, and additional activities, this resource brings the fascinating world of native bees to life. Complete it at your own pace to enhance the learning experience.
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Engage with activities designed to complement each lesson
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Inspire young bee enthusiasts
Join Native Bee Kids Club
Get your kids involved in hands-on, useful native bee activities, as well as recycling materials from around the home to facilitate bee education and inspire sustainability.
How to start beekeeping
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You will receive a fully established native bee hive stocked with a mature queen, workers and drone bees. Read more
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It is crucial for hive care that you consider the weather conditions, directional placement and other elements. Read more
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Native bees play a significant role in pollinating plants, leading to the production of fruits, nuts, and seeds.
People say that native bees are an investment and I agree, by purchasing a native bee hive you are investing in your children and grandchildrens knowlegde and experiences of the natural world.
You are investing in the production of edible food products, both from the bees and through their efforts. But most importantly, you are investing in the health of the natural environment in your area.”
— Steve
