Christmas Gift Guide 2023
November 20, 2023
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News & Media
News & Media
Twenty-five community groups dig deep to plant trees for bees
September 11, 2023
Scottsdale High School in north-east Tasmania, Stella Life Care in Queensland’s Whitsundays, and Pasadena and St Marys Action Group in Adelaide were among the 25 community groups to receive funding to plant bee friendly trees and shrubs in their local communities.
Meet scientist and photographer James Dorey
August 16, 2023
Entomologist and photographer Dr James Dorey has combined a love of two fields of work to produce stunning images of insects with both scientific and artistic value.
Reconnecting kids with food systems
August 14, 2023
As a teacher and someone who is passionate about food systems, Amelia Bourke is determined that today’s young students learn about their local food systems, systems that are vital to their future.
Wheen Bee Foundation Impact Report out now
August 8, 2023
The Wheen Bee Foundation’s Impact Report for the 2023 financial year is out now. The report outlines the Wheen Bee Foundation’s major programs, events and achievements, highlighting the tangible impact on bees and other pollinators.
New native beehive fostering project launched on Gold Coast
July 12, 2023
The Gold Coast Regional Beekeepers Association is busy organising its new native beehive fostering project, providing native beehives, complete with a queen and about 10,000 bees, available to residents, community groups, schools and businesses to foster on their own property.
Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818 now available at Melbourne Polytechnic
June 29, 2023
Melbourne Polytechnic is now offering the nationally accredited, one-year part-time Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818.
Enrol now for Bee Ambassador training
June 21, 2023
The Wheen Bee Foundation Bee Ambassador Network brings together volunteer bee advocates to share their passion and talent to help create a better world for bees.
New poster puts Australia’s unique native bees on show
May 30, 2023
A new limited edition poster featuring some of Australia’s most remarkable native bees has been produced to bring attention to the diversity of Australia’s native bees
Trees for bees blooms with new community planting grants
May 23, 2023
Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to bees and other pollinators, with increasing urbanisation, along with severe bushfires and floods, reducing critical areas where bees forage and breed.
Now a new tree grants program is helping reverse this loss, providing small community groups across Australia with the opportunity to make a big difference for bees.
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