BEE EDUCATION FOR EVERY AGE

Engaging bee incursions and workshops for early learning centres, schools and community groups across Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria.

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Practical, engaging sessions that bring the world of bees, pollination and honey to life.

We visit your early learning centre / kinder for an introduction into the buzzing World of Bees. Using a variety of hands on materials & educational games, students will explore new learnings about

Early Learning & Kinder

    • Types of Bees

    • Roles throughout the seasons

    • Beekeepers Toolbox

    • Why bees visit flowers & are important to our world

    • HONEY HONEY HONEY

    • Educational games, hands on materials, beeswax and honeycomb

    • FIND THE QUEEN BEE

  • We visit early learning centres in Melbourne, Surf Coast, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong

  • Length : 40 - 45 Minutes

    Cost : $300 + GST (DISCOUNT FOR 2 or more sessions)

    Min : 10 / Max - 25 students

    Included : All students & staff will receive a take home native bee friendly flower activity. As a gift to extend the learnings and to help our friends ‘THE BEES’.

    We also include extra learning bee resources to accompany your term topic & our incursions

  • We hold current public liability insurance & working with children checks

    * Note: Due to allergy risks, no live bees will be brought to the Incursion. Separate educational equipment is used to deliver incursions

  • Beeswax Candle Making Kit

    (+ $4.50 per student)

    Please enquire for more information with your booking

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Primary School Bee Incursions

We visit your classroom for this unique experience as students step into the fascinating world of bees, discovering in a fun way why bees are important to our environment and the food we eat.

Linked directly to Term Topics and Aus Curriculum.

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    • Native Bees

    • Lifecycle of a honeybee

    • HONEY HONEY HONEY

    • Pollination Powers

    • Why bees are important to our environment & food system

    • Hands on equipment, educational games, beeswax and honeycomb

    • Queenspotting Game

    Incursions are linked to the Australian curriculum (P - 6)

  • We visit schools in Melbourne, Geelong, Surf Coast, Bendigo, Ballarat and Regional Victoria

  • Length - 1 hour

    Cost - $12.50 per student + GST

    Min - 20 students / Max - 35 (per session)

    Included : All students & staff will receive a take home native bee friendly flower activity. As a gift to extend the learnings and to help our friends ‘THE BEES’.

    We also include extra learning bee resources to accompany your term topic & our incursions

  • We hold current public liability insurance & working with children checks

    * Note: Due to allergy risks, no live bees will be brought to the Incursion. Separate educational equipment & interactive materials are used to deliver incursions

  • Beeswax Candle Making Kit

    (+ $4.50 per student)

    Please enquire for more information with your booking

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Secondary & Community

Engage your senses in this interactive & educational workshop about bees & the gentle art of beekeeping. Participants will learn how honey is harvested , the current impacts facing bees and why bees are vital to our environment.

Including a honey tasting & crafting a pure beeswax candle to take home

Perfect for library events, community groups, homeschoolers & secondary schools looking for a unique & hands on educational experience.

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    • HONEY HONEY HONEY

    • Native bees & pollination

    • The queen bee & her role within the hive

    • Current impacts facing bees & how we can protect them

    • Hands on equipment, beeswax & honeycomb

    • Honey Tasting & Beeswax Candle Making

    • Engage in an informative Q & A, asking any questions about honey & beekeeping

    Incursions are linked to the Australian curriculum

  • We visit schools in Melbourne, Surf Coast, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong

  • Length - 1 hour

    Cost - $17.50 + GST per participant

    Min - 25 students / Max - 40 students

    Included : Honey Tasting, Beeswax Candle crafting & all participants will receive a take home native bee friendly flower activity. As a gift to extend the learnings and to help our friends ‘THE BEES’.

  • We hold current public liability insurance & working with children checks

    * Note: Due to allergy risks, no bees will be brought to the Incursion. Honey tasting is optional for students & staff who wish to participate. Separate educational equipment is used to deliver incursions

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SOME NICE WORDS FROM RECENT INCURSIONS

  • Mount View Primary School

    Coastal Nectar came to our school to educate the young Prep children about the importance of bees. All teachers who attended too were absolutely amazed at the variety of teaching materials utilised. We will definitely be booking again for future education sessions!

  • Grovedale West Primary

    Tom came to our primary school to present to our Foundation students. He did an amazing job! His presentation was engaging and informative. The students loved each moment and learnt so much. Looking forward to seeing Tom next year for another incursion!

  • Surfcoast Shire Council

    We had a presentation with Coastal Nectar and it has by far been a highlight of our Youth 4 Climate program. The participants were actively engaged through a range of activities, discussions and materials. Communication leading up was prompt, friendly and clear.

    “We would absolutely recommend Coastal Nectar's services, and will be returning for another presentation in the future”.

  • All Aboard Disability Support Services

    'We had a "World of Bees" incursion today from Beekeeper Tom and it was so great! Tom was so knowledgeable and presented in a fun and relatable manner, keeping our group really engaged. We have all gone home to plant more flowers and have a new respect for bees

  • Bambini Early Learning

    We had Bee Keeper Tom come into our ELC and what an incredible experience. The students loved the interactive games and the short film they watched, even the staff learnt some amazing Bee facts. Bee Keeper Tom is a must if you are exploring Bees in your classroom.

  • Bellbrae Primary

    The Foundation kids are all buzzing about Tom the Beekeeper! Tom was fantastic from the start- easy and professional to communicate with. The students hung on Tom's every word, as he shared his beekeeping expertise it was clear that Tom is extremely passionate and knowledgeable in this area. The students loved the real beekeeping equipment and items that they could touch and explore.

  • St Robert's Newtown

    Beekeeper Tom visited our Year 2's yesterday for an incursion on 'World of Bees'. It was a fantastic learning experience for our cohort, as we move into our new unit on 'Insects'. Tom's manner was warm, friendly and professional. His activities were pitched perfectly to our age-group and activities were engaging and appropriate. We really like how the hour included a mix of movement, listening, tactile exploration and scientific facts and knowledge. I would definitely recommend this incursion for anyone who is studying bees or insects.

  • Mulberry Tree Childcare

    Thomas ran a Bee incursion for our childcare centre - Mulberry tree and the children loved it! He came in well prepared with resource and engaged with the children really well. We had a few parents join in for the incursion and he engaged with them well and shared fun facts! We highly recommend Booking Thomas in for a fun and engaging session.

  • Covenant College

    Bee Keeper Tom came to our school for an incursion. He was fantastic! He was very engaging for the students. Bee Keeper Tom had fun activities, visuals, interesting equipment, beeswax and honeycomb we had the chance to look at. We all enjoyed learning about the fascinating world of bees and why bees are important to the environment and the food we eat.

  • St Margaret's Primary School

    Beekeeper Tom did a great job presenting with our Year 3/4 students. The presentation had lots of energy and passion, and was a great follow up to our earlier work on pollination. Tom involved movement, resources and a creative video of bees at Coastal Nectar.

  • Karratha Family Centre

    We had a wonderful Buzzing Bee Incursion with Beekeeper Thomas from Coastal Nectar. The children and parents were extremely engaged the whole time with amazing resources and delivery of information. There was plenty of laughter to go around too. We would highly recommend this incursion to others and we hope to have the opportunity to organise another one again in the future.
    Thank you Coastal Nectar!!

  • Common Ground Project

    Thomas was a great facilitator as part of our school holiday program at Common Ground Project. He was very entertaining and informative. All the kids had a blast and the parents learnt a lot too!

  • Murray Library

    Thomas came and spoke at our Library event and was such a knowledgeable, engaging, fun and interesting speaker. His passion for what he does is evident and infectious. Definitely recommend getting along to hear him speak or booking him for an event!