Honeybees get the spotlight, yet Australia’s native bees are the 'pollinator powerhouses' that help our native plants produce the seeds that keep our ecosystems alive. Without them, many of our most iconic native plants simply wouldn’t exist.
Join local conservationist, native bee enthusiast, children's author, and President of the Friends of Dry Creek Trail, Shane Meyer, for a fascinating and ‘down‑to‑earth’ talk on native bees on Thursday 8 October 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Reading Lounge, Tea Tree Gully Library.
Shane will explore the theme “Seeds” — highlighting how our native bees pollinate the plants that form the seeds our landscapes depend on, and how we can all make a difference at home.
This year’s SA Nature Festival theme “Seeds” shines a spotlight on one of the most important — and often overlooked — relationships in nature: the way native bees help our native plants survive, reproduce, and create food for wildlife. Without native bees, many of our local plant species wouldn’t form the fruits and seeds that feed wildlife, and many of our most iconic native plants simply wouldn’t exist.
Join local conservationist, native bee enthusiast, children's author, and President of the Friends of Dry Creek Trail, Shane Meyer, as he explores how these tiny pollinators power the seed cycle in our landscapes, why they’re essential for healthy ecosystems, and how everyday gardeners can make a real difference. Shane will share simple, practical ways to help native bees thrive — and in turn, help our native plants and wildlife flourish.
A perfect session for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, educators, and anyone who wants to support nature.
