Upcoming Events
This is where you can find A Green Soul Native Bees
Native Bee Workshop - Noosa Botanic Gardens
Join native bee expert Ian Driver at Noosa Botanic Gardens during Australian Pollinator Week on 14th November for a workshop exploring Australia’s remarkable native bees and how you can create a welcoming home for them in your garden.
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Stingless Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
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Australian Native Bee Workshop - Mooloolah River
Did you know there are more than 1,700 species of native bees in Australia?! Most species don’t live in colonies we would call hives, many are solitary with 70 percent of them nesting in the ground.
Join local native bee expert Ian Driver for this fascinating workshop exploring Australia’s remarkable native bees. Learn how you can create a welcoming home for them in your backyard through plants and shelters.
Participants will also have the opportunity to make a simple, bee-friendly hotel and get to sample native bee honey.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Join us at Mooloolah River Landcare 9:45 for 10:00am start. The presentation will run for approx. one hour and the workshop will be another 30 minutes or so.
Please book your spot for the talk, and then add on a bee hotel kit if you wish to stick around and take home your own backyard bee hotel!
Bee friendly plants will also bee available for purchase. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential.
We look forward to welcoming you to this educational and fun morning! This event is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council Grant's Program.
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Solitary Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT
Native Beekeeping 101 - Peaks to Point Festival - Wacol
This popular Native Beekeeping 101 workshop covers both our native Australian stingless bees and our solitary bees. Learn how to to attract them into your garden with plants and insect hotels. You will also see a stingless bee hive split, get to taste their amazing honey, and build your very own bee hotel to take home.
Stingless Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT - Click below to book
Australian Native Bee Conference - Cairns
Ian will be attending the 4th Australian Native Bee Conference in Cairns at The Tanks Arts Centre. With 42 speakers across various industries this will be a fantastic event. Lots to hear about research and beekeeping practices.
Qld Garden Expo - ANBA stand
Ian will be at the Australian Native Bee Association stand at the Queensland Garden Expo in The Living Garden area. This garden show is a ‘must see’ in 2023 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from 7th to 9th July, this three-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting visitors from all over Australia. Some of Australia’s leading gardening experts take part in three days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops.
School Holiday Native Bee Workshop - Doonan
Come along to The Doonan Hotel for a fantastic school holiday activity learning about our native bees and building your own bee hotel to taker home. Tickets are limited.
School Holiday Native Bee Workshop - Doonan
Come along to The Doonan Hotel for a fantastic school holiday activity learning about our native bees and building your own bee hotel to taker home. Tickets are limited.
Solitary Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT
Stingless Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT - Click below to book
Solitary Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT
Native Beekeeping 101 - Bundaberg
This popular Native Beekeeping 101 workshop covers both our native Australian stingless bees and our solitary bees. Learn how to to attract them into your garden with plants and insect hotels. You will also see a stingless bee hive split, get to taste their amazing honey, and build your very own bee hotel to take home.
Stingless Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT - Click below to book
Solitary Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT
Ekka Native Bee Honey Judging
Ian is the Steward of the 2025 Ekka Native Bee Honey competition. He will be presiding over the judging on 2 August 2023. Unfortunately this is not open to the public so you will have to wait for the release of the official results!
Qld Garden Expo - ANBA stand
Ian will be at the Australian Native Bee Association stand at the Queensland Garden Expo in The Living Garden area. This garden show is a ‘must see’ in 2023 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from 7th to 9th July, this three-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting visitors from all over Australia. Some of Australia’s leading gardening experts take part in three days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops.
Stingless Bee Workshop - Ipswich
Come along to our awesome native solitary bee session with Ian Driver from A Green Soul Native Bees and learn about some of our amazing native bees. You will hear how to attract them into your garden with flowers and nesting spaces. You even get to build and take home your own bee hotel!!
After the workshop you will be treated to exquisite Devonshire tea served by the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre team out on the deck. Just think delicious fresh scones with fruit and muffins and gourmet teas & locally roasted coffee.
TICKETED EVENT - Click below to book