Managing pests holistically on farms and in gardens. Dr Paul Horne is an entomologist who, since 1996, has run his own company, IPM Technologies, specialising in integrated pest management (IPM) and the biological control of insect pests. His work regularly takes him to all states of Australia and around the world and he has authored […]
The 2022 Pollinator Photography Competition is encouraging everyone to get out and capture bees and other pollinators in their local environment, whether it’s in an urban garden, on a nature strip or on a remote farm. The 2022 Pollinator Photography Competition is proudly supported by the Wheen Bee Foundation and Rotarians for Bees, and sponsored […]
It’s census time for Australian pollinators, and they need your help. The Australian Pollinator Count is taking place during Australian Pollinator Week, from 12-20 November 2022. Taking part is quick and easy. You simply need to observe some flowers for 10 minutes, record the pollinators you see and register your results. Follow the three step […]
Join Beechworth Honey in celebrating Australian Pollinator Week 2022 at Bee School. This year Bee School has scheduled a series of free activities throughout Pollinator Week to highlight the importance of vital pollinators. Join us at Bee School daily from 10am to 3pm during Pollinator Week for: Bee School and Historic Archive open to the […]
Native bee of the ACT and NSW South Coast - A spotter's guide by Peter Abbott This keenly anticipated publication will introduce you to the gentle art of spotting and recognising our local native bees. For the more curious, it will help you to identify the major bee groups and many individual species using simple […]
The Boroondara Sustainable Living Festival is back with plenty of fun, hands-on and family-friendly activities. This year’s festival will showcase just how easy it is to incorporate sustainable living choices and actions into your everyday life. Experts will share advice about: urban biodiversity backyard food production sustainable transport waste reduction, recycling and the circular economy […]