About this Event
Did you know that there about 2000 species of bee in Australia? Would you like to learn more? Join the Super Pollinators workshop to become a bee expert! This fun workshop is jam-packed with fascinating information, models, preserved insects and best of all, participants will build their very own bee hotel to take home as a nesting site for their local native bees.
AGE & SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT:
This workshop is suitable for children ages from 8-12. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Please book a ticket for each adult and child attending the workshop.
Children 5 years and under will not be allowed in this workshop due to safety precautions. Maximum of 5 tickets per family (one bee hotel per family).
Continue your learning about local native bees here.
We may take photographs of the facilitators and the participants at this event. Read here for more details.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
ABBIE MITCHELL is an environmental educator specialising in curriculum-aligned content for children about Australian biodiversity. She runs Kids Connecting Nature, providing workshops for schools and community, and holds a residency at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Abbie also creates environmental programs for the Jane Goodall Institute Australia, such as ReWild Your School, a national 10-week program empowering children to take custodianship for local species.
Abbie is the author of two scientific books for children, A Hollow is Home (CSIRO) and Planet for Life (Jane Goodall Institute Australia) and is currently working on her third book about pollinators (CSIRO). Her work is driven by a belief that in equipping children with the knowledge and skills to nurture nature they will carry these as the decision makers of the future.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
MARRICKVILLE PAVILION AND LIBRARY is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels. The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. There is a hearing loop available.
If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Marrickville Pavilion, Patyegarang Place, Marrickville, Australia
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