Bees in their bonnets for good reason

Loganlea State High School students are leading the way again in protecting and enhancing our natural local environments.

Following on from the huge success of their Mini Farm project, which grows and shares sustainable homegrown produce, students have now launched a program to boost local native bee numbers.

Division 6 Councillor Tony Hall says the program is proudly supported by a $2,000 EnviroGrant from Logan City Council.

Two native beehives have been placed on campus and native trees and shrubs, which are favoured by the stingless insects, have been planted around the schoolgrounds.

‘This is a wonderful way for the students to learn about the impacts on our local environment while, at the same time, helping to support and grow our important native bee population,’ Cr Hall says.

Loganlea State High School Head of Science and Maths Andrew Steele says the native bee program would not have been possible without the school receiving Council’s EnviroGrant support.

Studying the bees will be incorporated into lessons for around 450 students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

‘They will learn about identifying this significant native species as well as better understanding the role native bees play in the plant reproduction cycle,’ Andrew says.

‘The bees will also help pollenate produce in our important Mini Farm project to ensure its long-term sustainability.’

Photo at top: Cr Hall (centre) presents an EnviroGrant award to Loganlea State High School Head of Science and Maths Andrew Steele and science technician Eva Glenn, for the native bee project.