As a growing number of schools embrace gardening, bee hives are generating the latest educational buzz. The Urban Farm has been fortunate to acquire a native stingless bee hive from the Lady Cilento Childrens Hospital, who are keen to maintain connections with the hive once it is established in our college.
Bees in the school environment can offer learning opportunities through most aspects of the curriculum and bring personal and social rewards to each participant.
Beekeeping is international and crosses all geographical and cultural barriers.
With reports of bee populations declining, education about bees is more critical than ever. Tending to hives and observing bee activity provides students with vital lessons in biology, agriculture, ecology, nutrition and even business. Bees do more than make honey. Pollination is also key to increasing the size of plants, fruits, flowers, and overall crop yield - all benefits that we hope we will see soon on our college urban farm.
With reports of bee populations declining, education about bees is more critical than ever. Tending to hives and observing bee activity provides students with vital lessons in biology, agriculture, ecology, nutrition and even business. Bees do more than make honey. Pollination is also key to increasing the size of plants, fruits, flowers, and overall crop yield - all benefits that we hope we will see soon on our college urban farm.
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