Native Bee Keeping Workshop

Are you interested in keeping native stingless bees?

Australia is home to about 2,000 species of native bees. Whilst most native bee species are solitary, a few species live in social colonies. These social bees can be kept in hives, produce honey and don’t sting!

During this two-hour workshop, entomologist and professional educator Dr. Amelie Vanderstock will teach you the basics of how to become a stingless beekeeper. You will learn how to divide hives and extract honey and use the bees for pollinating your garden.

This workshop is targeted towards adults and children over the age of 12.

Note: This activity is not suitable for children under 12 years. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present for the duration of the event.

Eligibility: This event is only for residents of the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area (i.e. Ashbury, Bankstown, Bass Hill, Belfield, Belmore, Beverly Hills, Birrong, Campsie, Canterbury, Chester Hill, Chullora, Clemton Park, Condell Park, Croydon Park, Earlwood, East Hills, Georges Hall, Greenacre, Hurlstone Park, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Lansdowne, Milperra, Mount Lewis, Narwee, Padstow, Padstow Heights, Panania, Picnic Point, Potts Hill, Punchbowl, Regents Park, Revesby, Revesby Heights, Riverwood, Roselands, Sefton, Villawood, Wiley Park, Yagoona).