August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026Categories Australian Native Bee Conference Connection and community Crops and pollinators Disease Habitat Pesticides Research Stingless beesHighlights from the 2026 Australian Native Bee Association ConferenceNew discoveries, growing interest and some sobering warnings: the latest native bee research reveals both hope and challenges.
August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026Categories Disease Habitat Honey bees Plants for pollinators Research Varroa miteGrasping the nettlesBefore you pull out those nettles, discover how a common garden weed may benefit pollinators, gardens and even beekeepers.
August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026Categories Honey beesBee swarm season is coming – one of nature’s most remarkable spectaclesA football-sized cluster of bees can look alarming, but a swarm is a natural part of a colony's life cycle.
August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026Categories Connection and communityConnection Matters: How small actions create big changeHope grows when people connect—with nature, with each other, and through the small actions that help pollinators and communities thrive.
August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026Categories Honey bees Varroa miteVarroa mites, bees, and our future food system: A reckoning and a road aheadVarroa is here—but with knowledge, adaptation and healthy ecosystems, our pollinators and food systems can still thrive.
July 25, 2026 July 25, 2026Categories Moth WeekWhat an empty white sheet taught us about citizen scienceA backyard moth hunt led to an unexpected discovery, proving that nature rarely follows our plans—but always has something to teach us.
July 16, 2026 July 16, 2026Categories Bee hotels Connection and community Grants and funding WorkshopsConnecting children to nature through native bee hotelsDiscover how hands-on native bee hotel workshops are inspiring children to connect with nature and protect our precious pollinators.
May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026Categories Connection and community World Bee DayWorld Bee Day celebrationsWe’re very much looking forward to the World Bee Day celebrations at the Capital Region Farmers Market on 16th May, ACT for Bees + members will […]
April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026Categories NewsletterAutumn Abundance: Bees, Blooms & Community ActionAutumn has arrived with abundance. Thanks to some steady rainfall, followed by a run of sunny weather, we’ve seen exceptional flowering across the region, bringing a […]