By Kellie Floyd, Melbourne Eastern Suburbs, Vic.
What do you get when you combine native bees, old railway sleepers, and the back of a laundry door? An informative exploration for children.
Given that the honeybee produces that delicious condiment found in most kitchen pantries, we sometimes forget about the importance of our native Australian bees. They serve a vital and unique purpose in the Australian ecological system and offer our children a wonderful way of learning about our environment and the interdependence of living things.
One of the many stories in Issue 264 Apr/May 2021