Honey is sweet reward for Loganlea students

The sweet taste of success is not far away for Loganlea State High School students and their native beehives.

The hives were placed on campus last year while native trees and shrubs, which are favoured by the stingless insects, have been planted around the schoolgrounds.

The program is supported by a $2,000 EnviroGrant from Logan City Council.

Loganlea State High School Head of Science and Maths Andrew Steele says that while native bees are not known for large honey production, there could be some for students to taste by spring.

‘The true value of the hives is helping students learn more about this significant native species as well as better understanding the role native bees play in the plant reproduction cycle,’ Andrew says.

Division 6 Councillor Tony Hall says the students are learning valuable life-lasting lessons about protecting and enhancing natural local environments.

‘Any honey from this project will be a rewarding and worthy extra bonus,’ Cr Hall says.

PHOTO AT TOP: Cr Tony Hall (left) inspects a native beehive with Loganlea State High School’s Head of Science and Maths Andrew Steele and students Kaytona (left) and Abigail.