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• Rockhampton Agricultural Show - Rockhampton branch stand

  • Start
    11 Jun 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    21:30
  • Location
    Robert Schwarten Pavillion, Rocky Showgrounds - New Exhibition Rd, Wandal QLD 4700

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  • ANBA Rockhampton branch will operate an information stand at this two-day event on 12 & 13 June 2025. 
    The branch's inaugural native bee honey competition will take place, with a guest judge from the Sunshine Coast and a local member as Steward.
    There will be 3 categories of honey: 
    Tetragonula Hockingsi, Tetragonula Carbonaria & Austroplebia [all species] with overall 'most points scorer' named as Grand Champion.
    
    To register [free for our first competition], and for more information, follow the link:
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxLzRN9f2k_BRGv-nX8L2xovofFnb5PA7A9UkRx-lR_bIOBg/viewform?usp=header
    
    

  
  

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• Coffs Harbour June meeting

  • When
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Coffs Harbour Nursery
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  At this meeting we will hear from an experienced horticulturalist about pollinator friendly plants.  They will show us selection of plants and answer any questions which you may have. 

  Please forward questions to Elaine, so that she can pass them onto the horticulturalist. This will ensure they are well-prepared.

  Afterwards we can browse through the nursery, have a coffee and a chat.

  Location: Coffs Harbour Nursery, 16 Wakelands Rd, Sapphire Beach

  Date: Sunday 15th June 

  Time: 10am

  Please register so we can keep you updated with meeting details, also to make it quicker for you to sign in when you arrive.

  Contact Elaine 0421 041 269 or elaine.bean77@gmail.com.

  General enquiries coffs.anba@gmail.com.

  We look forward to seeing you there!

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• Brisbane Branch monthly meeting

  • When
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Bulimba Community Centre

  At our June monthly meeting we will watch what is sure to be a fantastic presentation from star researcher Ros Gloag on: “Australia’s amazing stingless bees”.

  Following will be a chance for members to have your say. Share an idea, relate information, or show off their latest innovations. We want to have a series of short, sharp, impactful messages from our talented members. Have an idea, want to contribute? Get in touch with our events coordinator, tim.heard@anba.org.au.

  All are welcome to attend in person at Bulimba Community Centre, 1 Barramul St, Bulimba, Brisbane. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 

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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 -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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• 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
    30

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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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