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• Rockhampton branch workshops at Botanical Gardens new building opening

  • When
    3 Jul 2025
  •  
    07:30 - 13:00
  • Location
    Rockhampton Botanical Gardens & Zoo, 100 Spencer Street, West Rockhampton

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  We have been invited to run insect hotel making workshops during the Rockhampton Zoo celebrations for the official opening of the new Rockhampton Zoo Entrance and Visitor Hub at a cost of $7.5 million. There will be significant media coverage of this event.
  

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• Illawarra/Shoalhaven Event -The Illawarra Grevillea Park Open Day

  • When
    5 Jul 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Illawarra Grevillia Park

  Come and say hello at our upcoming Native Bee informative stall at the beautiful Grevillea Park Open Day, we will be there talking all things Native Bees

  We will have an informative display table and items for sale such as Books, Posters, Propolis, etc

  The Illawarra Grevillea Park is a botanical garden located in Bulli on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. Opened in 1993 by professional gardener Ray Brown, it is notable for its extensive collection of grevilleas, both cultivars and naturally occurring species. 
  

  See link below to the gardens

  https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zfMSDbIMC2syDNgtFI1qDBLMjQ2TEsyNjIyMjQ2NkuxMqgwtjC0NLA0MTJNTEpLMjW39OJLL0oty8zJSU1UKEgsygYAlnET7w&q=grevillea+park&rlz=1C1VDKB_enAU1115AU1132&oq=grevill&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgDEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyDQgAEAAY4wIYsQMYgAQyCggBEC4YsQMYgAQyBggCEEUYOTINCAMQLhivARjHARiABDIKCAQQLhixAxiABDIHCAUQLhiABDIHCAYQLhiABDIHCAcQLhiABDIHCAgQLhiABDIHCAkQLhiABNIBCDU3NTNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• AGM Cassowary Coast Branch

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    14:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    80 Chesney Rd
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  Cassowary Coast Branch Annual General Meeting

  AGM is on Sunday July 13, 2025, at 2pm at Sue and Bert's place.

  Adress: 80 Chesney Rd Bartle Frere, look for our branch banner at the entrance.

  Agenda: AGM followed by a transfer of a wild hive that's set up in a neighbour's compost trays.

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• Illawarra/ Shoalhaven Event Dr James Dory Talk -live in Wollongong

  • When
    20 Jul 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Wollongong University

  Australian Native Bees with James Dorey - live in Wollongong

  Australia is home to about 1,700 named native bees. These bees are important pollinators of both natural and agricultural environments. They can also be incredibly varied in shape, size, colour, behaviour, and evolutionary history!

  Come and hear from Dr James Dorey, author of 'Bees of Australia: A Photographic Exploration', award-winning macro photographer and lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Wollongong.

  James will talk about his journey to becoming a lover of bees, which started in Brisbane, and share some surprising insights into the lives of native bees. Expect a bit of research and many stunning macro photos thrown in to boot!

  This in-person event is supported by the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA) Illawarra/Shoalhaven branch.

  This talk is designed for adults and people 16 years+, bookings essential. For questions or further information contact southcoastnsw@anba.org.au.

  See Eventbrite link for bookings
  

  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-native-bees-with-james-dorey-live-in-wollongong-tickets-1405389561009?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&fbclid=IwY2xjawK9_UBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE5YVFBUm8zVUxZYklqaTFMAR73ePSZu3b6XTh_kQrgqugRT9_-CcY1zzlM_aChxPQ6jY-T_fcvXeblzbITzA_aem_i5_MiP-vmKhGxUedtt-gBQ

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Illawarra Shoalhaven Event -Native Pollinators Talk Foxground

  • When
    24 Jul 2025
  •  
    18:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Foxground Fire Shed

  Native Pollinators talk for Landcare at Foxground Fire Shed

  Alison @paperbarknativebees will be presenting a talk as well as Dr Amy-Marie Gilpin and we will have an ANBA information table at the event for all those interested in native bees.

  Email: southcoastnsw@anba.org.au

  
  

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• Rockhampton Branch AGM & August Meeting

  • When
    2 Aug 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Rockhampton Botanical Gardens & Zoo, 100 Spencer Street, West Rockhampton

  VENUE:             Rockhampton Botanical Gardens Kiosk, 100 Spencer Street West Rockhampton
  

  Seating area on level two [up the back of the kiosk near Japanese gardens]

  [look for the ANBA Rocky banners]

   

  PARKING:         Best option is to park in the carpark off Phyllis St at the entrance to the Japanese

  Gardens, as it is closer to the meeting area. Saturday mornings are busy with the park run from 7am, so parking out the front of the kiosk or the zoo may be limited; however, most cars are gone by 9am.

  Bring your own chair, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent & water bottle.

  And … any items of interest such as hives, equipment, ideas or questions.

   

  Please bring a small plate of finger food to share if possible. Tea & coffee is provided and the kiosk is open.

   

  Partners of financial members are very welcome to attend the meetings.

   

  Contact me to confirm attendance, add an agenda item or send an apology, [email anbarockhampton@gmail.com;  mobile 0401249461].

   

  See you all then.

  Marg [Branch Secretary, on behalf of Lloyd, Chairperson]

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• Illawarra Shoalhaven Event -Sydney Science Trail

  • When
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Australian Museum Sydney

  Sydney Science trail 

  Christie & Alison @paperbarknativebees will be at the Australian Museum for the Sydney Science trail 

  Native bee display and kids craft

  Email: southcoastnsw@anba.org.au

  
  

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• Illawarra Shoalhaven Event -National Science Week Bundanon Art Museum

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Australian Museum Sydney

  National Science Week Bundanon Art Museum

  Christie & Alison @paperbarknativebees will be at the Bundanon Art Museum for national science week. 

  If you haven't been to Bundanon, check out the website below and plan a trip, it is a truly magical place set on the Shoalhaven River.

  https://www.bundanon.com.au/

  Bundanon hosts a National Science Week symposium August 2025, at the Boyd Education Centre, featuring talks, displays, and interactive experiences focusing on the Shoalhaven ecosystem. The symposium will delve into topics like micro fungi, aquatic systems, pollinators, and threatened species, with presentations from STEM experts, artists, and First Nations custodians. It will include lunch, afternoon tea, and access to exhibitions, with optional guided birdwatching walks and cultural bushwalks. 
  

  Email: southcoastnsw@anba.org.au

  
  

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• Illawarra Shoalhaven Event - Wollongong Botanic Garden Nature Shake

  • Start
    5 Sep 2025
  •  
    10:00
  • End
    6 Sep 2025
  •  
    15:00
  • Location
    Wollongong Botanic Gardens

  Wollongong Botanic Garden Nature Shake

  We will be holding an informative stall at the beautiful

  Wollongong Botanic Gardens Nature Shake held over two days.

  Lots of fun activities

  Come and say hello at this free event and learn about Native Bees in the Illawarra.

  https://wollongongbotanicgarden.com.au/events/nature-shake

  check out the website for more information

  Contact Christie for more details

  Email: southcoastnsw@anba.org.au

  
  

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• Illawarra Shoalhaven 1 year Anniversary Party & Members Branch Meeting & Hive splitting event

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    6 Anna Ave Lake Heights NSW
  • Spaces left
    29

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  IIts party time!

  1 year branch anniversary party and hive splitting event

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  Green Connect farm 

  6 Anna Ave, Lake Heights

  We will be celebrating our 1 year as a branch  and will share some cake and refreshments and split the resident hive

  We will talk about upcoming events and what you would like to see from the branch in the next year 

  We will have items for sale on the day

  RSVP:  by 1st September

  Get your limited free ticket Today

  Numbers are limited and you must be a member of ANBA to attend

  Must wear: Enclosed shoes

  We look forward to seeing you all there!

  https://green-connect.com.au/the-green-connect-farm/

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  Christie Peters

  President ANBA Illawarra/Shoalhaven

  Phone 0412 497 312

  Email: southcoastnsw@anba.org.au

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