Native bee and insect hotel making workshop

Saturday 22 February 2020

Bee a Pollinator! This hands-on, family-friendly workshop will show you how to build your own insect hotel using up-cycled and found materials.

 *** This event is now sold out. To find out about upcoming workshops subscribe to the Yarra Urban Agriculture Newsletter***

Join Katrina Forstner (Buzz and Dig) in the luscious Rushall Community Garden, as she introduces you to the amazing world of native bees and how to attract them into your garden as valuable pollinators for flowers and edibles.

 

This workshop will demonstrate methods for pollination and planning for bee habitat to help get your garden buzzing, including bee-attracting plants and how to encourage urban biodiversity. You'll learn about the co-evolution of bees and native plants, what common bees look like, and native bee nesting behaviours.

 

Cost: This event is free and all ages/skill levels are welcome. Bookings are required to secure your place.

What to bring: a 400ml empty tin (no meat), some secateurs (if you have some) and you are all set to get buzzing!

Location & Contacts

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Date and time:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Saturday 22 February 2020


Address:
Rushall Community Gardens, Rushall Crescent, Fitzroy North, VIC 3068