Let Me Tell Ya ’bout the Birds and the Bees

Species Survival Session - Science Week 2024

Learn about our local endangered birds and the plight of our bees! Gang Gangs! Varroa Mites! Powerful Owls and more!

Saturday 17th August 10.30am - 12.30pm

10:30am The Bees...

Let's focus on bees in Australia! Learn about the role of the honeybee (an introduced animal), the incredible diversity of native bees, and why the arrival of Varroa mite deserves our attention. Find out how these issues matter to species survival.

Presented by Professor Saul Cunningham from the Australian National University and Director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society. Saul has more than 30 years’ experience as a researcher examining the role of pollinating animals in wild places and in farming landscapes.

11:30am ...The Birds

There are many endangered birds that live in the Shoalhaven, this talk will teach you more about some of these species and give practical tips on what you can do to help them.

Yolande Cozijn from BirdLife Shoalhaven will tell you about our local Gang Gangs, Glossy Black Cockatoos and Powerful Owls. Learn how to identify these beautiful birds, how to distinguish males from females, what they feed on and the threats they are facing.

Join us for one talk, or stay for both.

Tickets FREE with Museum entry ($12.50 adults, $10 concession, children under 16 free).

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