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Following the path of Honeybee songlines

We acknowledge indigenous honeybee wisdom and the traditional knowledge of honey hunters.

The Colony Bees Association is a registered Australian Charity (DGR 6.1.1 Environmental Organisation)

Our mission is to establish a Bee Sanctuary. A place of learning, protection and cultivation.

The Colony Bees Association 

Research

Bees Nest Map

Free living bees on country

A study of wild bees to deliver improvements for Australasian Apiculture. 

This 5 year citizen science research project observes the nature of wild honeybees and their nesting habitat.

Oceania
Record a wild nest

Wild Nests

Recent findings

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Partnerships

Together we Pollinate Country

Founded in 2021 on Bundjalung land, our service is to advance knowledge and awareness toward the nature of bees and their cultural value.

Our vision is a skilled community of Guardians in service to bees and plant pollination.

Season 4 Partnerships 

Mellivory

Mellivory

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The act of eating honey.

From the Latin mel (honey) and vorare (to devour).

To the honeyeaters, the honeyguides, and the bears: we invite you to explore this season’s produce and our offerings of goodwill.

Welcome to Mellivory.

Guardianship

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Press Release

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Apiculture

Enhancing health and vitality with the hive

Medicinal Apiculture works with the hive to increase the structure and function of the human body, mind and spirit.

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