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Bee Ecology

Explore the biodiversity of the iconic Green Carpenter Bee through a new interactive display at the South Australian Museum.

This September the North Foyer of the Museum will be a hive of activity with the installation of a new interactive display highlighting the iconic Green Carpenter Bee, extinct on mainland South Australia and now due to the recent bushfires, endangered on Kangaroo Island.

The interactive uses data gathered by South Australian Museum Honorary Researcher and bee expert, Dr. Remko Leijs, to create 50-year simulations of the Green Carpenter Bee population. Following the steps on the interactive, visitors can see past fire history events, change and add parameters such as climate condition, add artificial nests and perform fuel reduction burns to see how their impact could potentially increase the abundance of these bees. The display will also include a life-size model of the bees’ habitat which demonstrates the lifecycle and conservation efforts being taken to save this very special species from extinction. Watch this space!

Bee Ecology is supported by the Department for Environment and Water.

Additional support has been provided by the Wheen Bee Foundation.

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South Australian Museum

The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 150 years. Our purpose is to inspire in all people a wonder and curiosity about life on Earth. The Museum is one of the most visited museums in Australia and holds collections of national and international significance.
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  • When is it?
    Friday, September 25, 2020
    10:00 am
    Ends
    Sunday, October 4, 2020
    5:00 pm
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    Self-guided: this event can be done at any time.
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    South Australian Museum
    North Terrace
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    Adelaide
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    5000
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    Community Programs
    +61882077575
    Programs@samuseum.sa.gov.au
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