Get your garden abuzz with native beekeeping masterclass

Can you be a native beekeeper? Better bee-lieve it, with this hands-on workshop to set your garden buzzing and the native honey flowing.

Native bee expert and Hive Haven founder Ann Ross will guide participants through the knowledge required to leap into a world of beekeeping, with tastings of native bee honey to sweeten the deal.

Participants will learn about:

• The foundations of beekeeping
• Native bee species
• The plants and conditions required for native bees to thrive on your property.

A spiral shaped beehive with native Australian bees.

Educator Robyn Cook of the Kitchen Garden Teacher will be on hand to provide a honey-inspired morning tea.

Save the Date

• WHEN: Sunday, October 7, 2023, 9.30am-12pm
• WHERE: The MET, Corner First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore
• COST: Tickets are $12.90 including morning tea. Bookings are essential online

This event is held in partnership with Living Smart, a Sunshine Coast Council program encouraging and empowering the community on its sustainability journey.

For more information or to book tickets, visit the event page.

About Ann Ross

Ann is a leader in agricultural innovation, with a string of awards, and the Co-founder and Managing Director of Hive Haven, an internationally recognised company, specialising in Australian stingless native bee products.

She is a farmer and entrepreneur with a passion for bees and smart farming technology.

Ann's vision is to help farmers produce high value export quality products including honey and propolis while safeguarding their pollination capacity.

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