Native Bees
Why Native Bees Need Our Help
Native bees are losing their homes due to habitat loss, urban development, and changes in land use. By building bee hotels and planting native flowers, we create safe spaces for these amazing pollinators.
When we support native bees, we support biodiversity, help maintain healthy plant communities, and contribute to the resilience of our natural environment.
Workshops
Build Native Bee Hotels
Create cozy homes for native bees using natural materials like bamboo. These hotels give solitary bees safe places to lay their eggs!
Make Native Seed Bombs
Mix clay, soil, and native flower seeds to create "seed bombs" that will grow into beautiful bee-friendly gardens!
How to Use Your Native Bee Hotel
Find a location like a verandah or under a tree branch that protects the hotel from rain and harsh weather.
This height keeps the hotel safe from ground predators and the eastern orientation provides gentle morning sun.
The structure shouldn't wobble or swing in the wind, as this can disturb nesting bees.
Once installed, leave it undisturbed so the bees can nest peacefully and complete their life cycle.
How to Use Your Native Flower Seed Bomb
Avoid planting in established grasses so seedlings don't have to compete for space and nutrients.
Don't bury it deeply - the seeds need access to light and air to germinate properly.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period.
Until plants are established, try to allow soil to semi-dry between waterings to encourage deep root growth.
Seed viability decreases over time, so plant your seed bombs relatively soon after receiving them.
🌸 Native Flower Species in Your Seed Bomb
Amazing Native Bee Facts!
Tiny Architects
Native bees build amazing nests in hollow stems, holes in wood, or even underground burrows!
Buzz Pollination
Some native bees are "buzz pollinators" - they grab flowers and vibrate their flight muscles to shake out the pollen!
Rainbow Colors
Native bees come in amazing colors - metallic green, bright blue, fuzzy orange, and striped black and white!