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VALLEY BEES MONTHLY MEETING AT HONEY BEE FARM ON SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER. 1PM FOR A 1.30 PM START. EVERYONE WELCOME, BRING A PLATE TO SHARE FOR AFTERNOON TEA. $2 ENTRY.

Valley Bees

AS THIS DAY FALLS ON 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH THERE WILL BE NO BEE MORNING AT LANDCARE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY.

COME AND LEARN LOTS ABOUT BEES AT THE FIELD DAY INSTEAD. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

VALLEY BEES WILL HAVE THE SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND TEA, COFFEE AND BISCUIT STALLS SO COME ALONG AND SUPPORT US.

Phil

Good morning I am looking for a place to put my kids and I hobby bee hives with good flowers likes macadamia etc we are from mt Kilcoy and my son daughter have and my self have a few hives , we can return favour with a supply of fresh raw un heated honey or honey comb 😊

Please pm Thankyou

Arts Culture Eumundi

Renowned entomologist and author of The Australian Native Bee Book, Tim Heard returns to the Coast with native bee expert, Tobias Smith and local beekeeper Chris Fuller for a fascinating discussion on the global crop pollination situation and local initiatives in managing native stingless bees. Click below to Learn More & get your Tickets.

Australian Native Bees on Aussie Bee Website

https://wildpollinatorcount.com/
Starts this Sunday -- The Autumn Wild Pollinator Count

Spend 10 minutes watching insects visiting some flowers in your garden or park from 9 to 16 April -- and contribute to wild insect pollinator conservation in Australia! Native bees, butterflies, wasps, flies and beetles can all be important pollinators of our wildflowers and crops. We need to learn more about where they are found and which flowers they visit.

The Wild Pollinator Count website has great factsheets explaining how to recognise common pollinators, how to distinguish bees from flies and wasps, and much more. Visit: https://wildpollinatorcount.com/resources/

For full details on how to join in the Wild Pollinator Count, visit: https://wildpollinatorcount.com/count-pollinators/

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I love making beeswax candles. :)

Beeswax releases negative ions as it burns. Pollen, dust, dirt and other pollutants all carry a positive charge, and this allows them to remain suspended in the air. The negative ions that emanate from burning beeswax neutralize the positive charge on airborne contaminants and pollutants, causing them to be sucked back into the burning candle or fall to the ground, and consequently assisting to detoxify the air. Many air purifiers and water filters ulitize this negative ion technology.

Beekeeping Apprentice

The Benefits of Raw Honey.

For thousands of years, natural honey has traditionally been used in many cultures to treat a variety of common ailments. Honey contains natural antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, in addition to chemicals that assist to neutralise the potentially damaging activity of free radicals. Raw honey is sometimes defined as honey that has not been pasteurized, or heated above 118 degrees Farenheit during processing. Heat will destroy many of the beneficial naturally-occurring enzymes and vitamins, however commercial honey may also be filtered and chemically refined, and this removes beneficial phytonutrients and propolis, or bee glue. Heating is used to improve clarity and texture, and reduce crystallization. If you wish to experience the potential health benefits to be derived from raw honey, you should source organic raw honey (which will have an opaque appearance) from a local producer. In Melbourne, Australia, organic raw honey may be obtained direct from a specialist apiarist.

Honey has about the same relative sweetness as granulated sugar, but unlike white sugar, it does not cause a sugar spike and the consequent elevation in insulin levels. Most microorganisms, such as bacteria, are unable to grow in honey, and hence it has been traditionally used as a natural preservative; if sealed it does not spoil and can literally last for thousands of years. However, raw honey can contain dormant endospores of the bacteria responsible for causing botulism, which produces symptoms similar to food poisoning, and it should not therefore be consumed by babies less than one year of age, or persons suffering from a weakened immune system.

There is some evidence that honey may be effective in assisting to treat diseases and other medical conditions. A report in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine concluded that although we have a poor understanding of the therapeutic properties of raw honey, it is underutilised and deserves better recognition.

In fact, bandages infused with medical-grade honey are used in some hospitals. The honey has been shown to contain hydrogen peroxide, imparting natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. Manuka honey, in particular, has been used to combat Staphylococcus infections that have become resistant to bacteria. In addition to reducing infection, studies have shown that Manuka honey can also speed the healing process in wounds. Honey has also been reported to be useful in treating conjunctivitis and some burns. It has proven to be as effective as some common cough medicines in alleviating coughs and sore throats, and can provide some relief for sufferers of peptic ulcers. Raw honey contains traces of the pollen that may induce seasonal allergies in some people, and its consumption can therefore result in desensitization to these substances.

In terms of general health, raw honey is a good source of antioxidants which combat ageing and the development of some chronic disease. Phytonutrients are derived from plants and may also act as antioxidants, as well as conferring anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown that weight gain and blood sugar levels are reduced when honey replaces sugar in the diet. Honey provides a ready supply of energy and aids in promoting restorative sleep if consumed at bedtime.

Raw honey may offer a variety of beneficial effects to the consumer, but it is important to remember that this is not the case for honey that has been heated or commercially processed in other ways. Natural raw honey can be sourced direct from local apiarists and does not require special storage or refrigeration.

This looks brilliant!

Native Bees of Queensland poster hot off the press. Visit www.ginacranson.com if you fancy one.

This swarm just landed in a Mango tree on a property in Mooloolah! What an amazing experience for the lucky property owners. ;)

Great morning extracting honey with some very enthusiastic helpers!

So much fun helping Michael with his honey harvest. We removed the full frames and replaced with new ones. I got to break in my fancy bee suit and really get amongst the bees. We havested 2 supers full of honey. Can't wait to extract and see how much honey is in there!

Mooloolah Beekeepers Collective's cover photo

Australian Native Bees on Aussie Bee Website

http://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/top-ten-flowers-attract-native-bees/
Plant these flowers to support your local native bees!

For Australian Pollinator Week, why not add some of our native bees' favourite flowers to your garden? In this informative blog by Anna Gregory, discover ten great flower varieties that are loved by our Australian native bees.

Flowers which supply year-round nectar and pollen are great for native bees. Choose a variety of flower sizes and shapes to suit our broad diversity of native bee species. Read more at: http://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/top-ten-flowers-attract-native-bees/

And while you are on the One Million Women website, check out their campaign to take action on climate change through everyday activities.

Have fun building your bee-friendly garden in Pollinator Week!

I haven't even got my bees yet and already the suit is coming in handy.....apparently there is a wasp in my daughter's room....

Had a little fun painting my bee hive boxes. The bees fly in and out of the mouth!

Apparently my Nuc (a queen starter hive) will be ready any day now.

So excited!

Beekeeping Work Shop, 12th of November. The wonderful Max Lindegger is offering another wonderful workshop for anyone interested in beekeeping. He has asked me to pass on the following info:

Hi,
We will be offering another one-day workshop on Beekeeping on the 12. November ( a Saturday) at Lot 59 at Crystal Waters.
This is most likely the last workshop this year as the weather is getting too hot in December and people are focusing on other issues.. They workshops generally fill fast.
We will be starting at 8.30 in the morning and will wind down around 1530 in the afternoon.
The workshop will include theory of setting up a hive or two, bee behaviour, bee diseases and what to do about it. Honey harvesting - the processes from finding a suitable site to placing a hive to extracting honey.
On the day you will learn how to assemble frames and boxes, how to wire a frame and insert foundation...and, weather permitting, you will have a chance to see inside a hive and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of bees.
This is an interesting time in the apiary as the approaching Spring is a busy time. I expect to have some nuc’s in the yard to have a look at.
Group size is limited to approx 10 – 12 people.
Fee ( includes insurance, notes and morning tea - please bring your own lunch $ 90.00 ( discount for juniors)
In case of rain the workshop will be cancelled.
More information will be sent out to participants about one week before the event.
IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE INFORMED OF FUTURE WORKSHOPS, PLEASE LET US KNOW - THANKS!
max and Trudi
59/65 Kilcoy Lane,
Crystal Waters
Conondale QLD 4552

to book: [email protected]

How to Recognise the Different Types of Australian Stingless Bees

aussiebee.com.au A complete guide to identifying all the species of Australian stingless bees

Milkwood

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Soooo many issues with this. Discuss: Tiny Flying Robots Are Being Built To Pollinate Crops Instead Of Real Bees - http://bit.ly/2dpYaJM

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