Bees at Home: Hives, Habitat & Forage

An introduction to responsible beekeeping, native bees and creating a pollinator-

friendly garden

Celebrate Australian Pollinator Week!

Join Jon Darvill, backyard beekeeper with Canberra Region Beekeepers, and Dr Charles

Blumer from ACT for Bees + Other Pollinators for an introduction to the fascinating world of

home beekeeping and caring for pollinators.

Jon will introduce you to the joys and challenges of keeping honeybees at home, including

what you need to know to become a responsible backyard beekeeper and help your bees

thrive.

Charlie will explore the importance of providing bees with a diverse and nutritious range of

flowering plants throughout the seasons. He’ll also introduce some of Canberra’s amazing

native bees and share simple ways we can provide food, habitat and nesting places for these

essential pollinators in our gardens, schools and communities.

Whether you’re thinking about keeping a hive, already have bees, or simply want to make

your garden more pollinator-friendly, come along and discover how you can help create a

healthier environment for bees and other pollinators.

When: Saturday 7 November 2026

Time: 2pm-4pm

Where: Canberra Environment Centre

Gungaderra Homestead, Harrison, ACT, 2914 (in the hall)

Celebrate Australian Pollinator Week by creating a home where pollinators can thrive!

Catering

Afternoon tea will be provided, including tea, coffee and light refreshments.

Event Accessibility

Gungaderra Homestead has wheelchair access as well as access to bathrooms and kitchen facilities.

Participants to Bring

Clothing that needs mending.