Australian Native Bee Association Inc. upcoming events

ANBA monthly online meeting ft Jane Frost (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

From the Cosmos to the Hive: a native bee photography journey

By Jane Frost

Abstract: Capturing images of Australia’s native bees can be frustrating and fantastic all at the same time. While European honey bees generally fly in lazy, predictable patterns before slowly alighting on a flower, Australian natives dart and zig zag unpredictably and sometimes leave without landing at all. This challenge, along with the diminutive size of some species make photography a challenge. This presentation shares five simple tips for bee photography, some of the photographer’s favourite species and the images that motivate her to keep trying for better shots.

Biography: Jane Frost has great enthusiasm for the natural world, particularly as it pertains to Native Australian Flora and Fauna. She is a teacher who currently works on projects with disengaged teenagers using the natural world, photography and videography to spark their curiosity and improve literacy and numeracy outcomes. When she is at home she can often be found in the garden with a camera or at the computer editing photos and videos. She has been fortunate enough to win prizes for her photos and to have some published in books and a calendar. She is the Media Officer for the Cassowary Coast Branch of the ANBA.

ANBA members can attend online, a link to join will be sent by email approximately 1-2 days prior to the event.

Rockhampton Branch May 2026 Meeting (2 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

VENUE: Rockhampton Botanical Gardens Zoo Entrance Meeting Room, 100 Spencer Street West Rockhampton

FOCUS: TBA

Parking:

Saturday mornings are busy with the Park Run from 7am, so parking will be wherever you can find a park; however, most cars are gone by 9am. There will be spaces down by Murray Lagoon, but you’ll have to walk up the hill to the new zoo entrance. Disabled carparks are located outside the old zoo entrance, with a short walk on flat ground to the new venue.

No need to bring a chair! Just a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent & water bottle.

Please bring any items of interest such as hives, equipment, ideas or questions.

Please bring a small plate of finger food to share if possible. Tea & coffee is provided.

Partners of financial members are very welcome to attend the meetings.

Contact me to confirm attendance, add an agenda item or send an apology, [email anbarockhampton@gmail.com; mobile 0401249461].

See you all then.

Marg [Branch Secretary, on behalf of Lloyd, Chairperson]

Library Lounge; native bees with Barry Conde (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join Barry Conde, a renowned melliponist as he shares expert insights on native stingless bees. Discover our two 'sugarbag' species, learn about hive boxes, and explore how to catch and manage colonies. The theory will be followed by a display of bee hives and honey tasting.

Free, but bookings are essential. Book HERE

4th Australian Native Bee Conference (31 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Beekeepers, farmers, educators, industry leaders and researchers are invited to share knowledge at the 4^th Australian Native Bee Conference Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August, 2026.

Go to the conference website for more details:

https://www.anba.org.au/conference

Members receive discounted tickets, you can save money by joining first, wait until you are accepted and then register for the conference at the discount rate. Join here, https://www.anba.org.au/join-anba/.

*Member prices will be visible when you log in to your ANBA account