Applications are now open for the 2024 Carman’s Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants. This year, 21 grants are available for community organisations to plant pollinator-friendly trees and shrubs in their local area.

Apply at bit.ly/3V1uynD

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In this free webinar, discover the vital role bees play in Australia's food production systems, with case studies on the role of bees in carrot seed production and native bee pollination of berry crops. The webinar is on Tues 21 May at 12pm AEST. Info at bit.ly/3wlqFR3

Australia has over 2,000 native bee species and about 70% of these species build their nests in the ground. Learn about the world's ground nesting bee species in this free World Bee Day webinar.

This webinar is on Monday 20 May at 7pm AEST. Register at bit.ly/3xWZTis

Make a sweet difference this World Bee Day with The Great Bee Morning Tea—a celebration to show support for Australian bees and beekeepers, and to recognise the vital role they play in food production, biodiversity and ecosystem health in Australia. Info - bit.ly/3whsQoC

Learn about the value of planting for bees in this free webinar. Hear from specialists in botany, bees and pollination as they discuss how pollinators can play a role in supporting the natural environment and healthy farm enterprises. Register at bit.ly/3w68gaL

The Carman's Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants are back again, with applications opening on 19 May 2024. The program provides grants of up to $500 to community groups to plant pollinator-friendly plants in their local area. More info at bit.ly/459DHOl
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📣 Attention young beekeepers, scientists, or those passionate about beekeeping 📣 Applications for the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Future Leaders Bursary closes Monday, 15 April 2024 at 12 noon 🌟 Apply now bit.ly/4ceEZeu

We had a fantastic time seeing everyone at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show last week. Thank you to everyone who visited the Wheen Bee Foundation Bee Learning Hub. It was great to see people of all ages interested in learning more about bees. See you next year!

We're at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show this week talking about all things bees. Come and see the live observation hive, explore the native bee display, learn about the Centre for Bee Education and pick up a Powerful Pollinators Planting Guide.

From 18–24 March, our partner Safewill is offering our supporters the opportunity to write a Will for free.

Consider leaving us a gift in your Will to help fund vital research and community projects that protect bees.

Write a Will for free at bit.ly/3ThciG1

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Next week, visit us at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show for the chance to explore a native bee garden, see a live observation hive and hear from teachers from Bee School by Beechworth Honey. The show runs from 20–24 March. Info at bit.ly/3V1JV03 #mifgs

Samir Mecwan, agronomist at ofi, understands the importance of ensuring the best conditions for bees on farms. In this video, Samir explains why ofi has taken the lead in sustainable farming by joining Bee Friendly Farming. Watch at youtube.com/watch?v=PQLGIx…

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A Powerful Pollinators Planting Guide is available for residents of the Sydney Basin Inland region. The guide contains a list of plants indigenous to the region to help gardeners select plants that provide food for pollinators.

Download the guide at bit.ly/3WRf8jN

We've partnered with Safewill to offer our supporters 50% off Safewill's Will-writing service. By leaving a gift to Wheen Bee Foundation in your Will, you can help fund vital research projects that protect bees and their environment. Write a Will at bit.ly/3ThciG1

Visit us at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Guests will have the chance to explore the native bee garden, see a live observation hive and hear from teachers from Bee School by Beechworth Honey. The show runs from 20–24 March. Info at bit.ly/3V1JV03

A Powerful Pollinators Planting Guide is now available for residents of the Hunter Valley region. The guide contains a list of plants indigenous to the region to help gardeners select plants that provide food for pollinators.

Download the guide at bit.ly/3WRf8jN

We are delighted to announce the Wheen Bee Foundation has been shortlisted for the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards.

Winners will be announced on 4 April 2024. Stay tuned.

See all the finalists at bit.ly/3T4qyAJ

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The Wheen Bee Foundation's Research Apiary at Richmond, New South Wales requires a part-time Maintenance Assistant.

For a position description, email the Wheen Bee Foundation at [email protected]

Applications close Monday 4 March 2024.

Become a Bee Friendly Farmer today and increase farm efficiency, improve biodiversity and show a commitment to sustainability to customers, consumers and communities. Learn more at beefriendlyfarming.org.au
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Wheen Bee Foundation will be back at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show next month with activities for bee lovers of all ages.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will run from 20–24 March. Find out more about the show at melbflowershow.com.au