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Bees Bugs and Beetles in Bega.

Bees, bugs and beetles in Bega: Small insects, big impact.

Sat, 31 Oct, 9am – 3pm AEDT

Kangarutha Farm Kalaru NSW, Australia

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Description

Join South East Local Land Services, Far South Coast Landcare Association, Far South Coast Conservation Management Network and a range of insect experts at this one-day seminar to learn about pollinators, native bees, honey bees, and insect declines.

Event details:           

Come along to learn from a range of experts in their fields about pollinators, native bees, honey bees, and insect declines.

Speakers include:

  • Clancy Lester – The “Bee Man”. A passionate environmental educator who specialises in native bee conservation and runs Bees and Blossoms Education.
  • Professor Saul Cunningham – Director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU. Extensive research on crop pollination and wild pollinators that perform this important function.
  • Melissa McKendrick – Based in Kalkite in the Snowy Mountains. Honey bee keeper, native bee and gardening enthusiast. Passionate about all of our pollinators including birds, bees and bugs.
  • Chantel Benbow – Plant Biosecurity Coordinator with South East Local Land Services.
  • Roger Farrow – Professional entomologist who spent 25 years working for CSIRO studying locusts, insect migration and plant-feeding insects. Author of ‘Insects of South Eastern Australia: an ecological and behavioural guide’.
  • Dr Anthony Rice – Dr Anthony Rice – Insect Ecologist and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Consultant. 25 years working in plant health and 15 years of experience working with primary producers to improve IPM uptake. 

Additional notes:

  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Join online or in person
  • Optional field trip in the afternoon to see insects in their natural habitat

Contact: Annie Hobby, 0438 142 086, annie.hobby@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust delivered by Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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