Messines Bee Farm

Messines Bee Farm Family run bee farm in the Wheatbelt. Supplying raw, unprocessed honey products and workshops.
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One of our favourite extension activities is creating clay bee water cups. 🐝💧Many people are surprised to learn that bee...
23/06/2026

One of our favourite extension activities is creating clay bee water cups. 🐝💧

Many people are surprised to learn that bees need water too. They use it to help regulate hive temperature and support the colony, but because bees can't swim, deep water sources can be risky.

These simple clay flower water stations create a shallow, bee-friendly place for bees to safely stop for a drink.

It's a fantastic hands-on activity that helps students connect their learning to real-world sustainability and discover practical ways they can support pollinators in their own gardens and communities.

A wonderful pre or post-incursion activity that extends learning beyond the classroom and into action.

20/06/2026

Great Southern, that's a wrap! 🐝💛

From schools to residential care communities, this week has been filled with stories, laughter, learning and connection.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed me, shared their experiences, asked questions, dressed up, tasted honey, and helped make this journey so memorable.

See you again next year!

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Generational Bee Education.

My final stop on this Great Southern road trip was RAAFA Amity Village, where I spent a lovely morning chatting with res...
19/06/2026

My final stop on this Great Southern road trip was RAAFA Amity Village, where I spent a lovely morning chatting with residents about all things bees.

One of the topics that sparked plenty of discussion was the Varroa mite and the challenges it presents for our bees, beekeepers, honey production and pollination industries. It was wonderful to share knowledge, answer questions and hear residents' own experiences and perspectives.

As I made the long drive home, I found myself reflecting on the week as a whole.

The kilometres travelled, the stories shared, the laughter, the memories, the dress-ups, the questions, and the connections made along the way.

What stood out most was the power of cross-generational learning. From primary school students discovering bees for the first time to older Australians sharing a lifetime of knowledge and experiences, every visit became a two-way exchange of learning.

Thank you to every school, aged care community, staff member and resident who welcomed me so warmly throughout the trip. It has been a privilege to share my love of bees with you and an even greater privilege to listen to your stories in return.

Until the next adventure. 🐝💛

18/06/2026

🐝 Great Southern Road Trip – Day 4 🐝

Today took me to the sweet little community of Wellstead Primary School, where students from Wellstead PS and South Stirling PS came together for a day of bee learning, curiosity and creativity.

Together we explored the fascinating world of bees, discovered why they are so important, and rolled some beautifully sweet smelling beeswax candles to take home. I had so much fun with the students and teachers, who embraced every activity with enthusiasm and plenty of great questions along the way.

One of my favourite moments was creating personalised mindfulness colouring sheets using photos from our day together. It was lovely to leave the students with a special keepsake they could continue enjoying after the incursion.

I also had the chance to catch up with my beekeeper buddy Lisa from The Little Hive. Lisa always has a new honey variety to sample or an interesting bee by product to share. This visit's treasure was my gorgeous new beeswax bread bag! 🐝🍞 Made from beeswax, cotton and calico, it keeps bread fresher for longer and helps reduce the need for plastic storage. Practical, sustainable and beautifully made.

Most of all, days like today remind me why I do what I do. Every child deserves access to engaging, hands on learning experiences, no matter where they live. I'm proud to spend time on the road helping ensure our rural students have the same opportunities to explore, question, discover and connect as their city counterparts.

❤️ Small schools, big curiosity, endless potential.





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Day 3 of our Great Southern road trip took us to Clarence Estate Albany Community and Residential Care.Days like today ...
17/06/2026

Day 3 of our Great Southern road trip took us to Clarence Estate Albany Community and Residential Care.

Days like today remind me that these visits are about so much more than bees.

They're about the connections, the laughs, the dress-ups, the stories shared and the memories that come flooding back through conversation and sensory experiences.

It was a privilege to listen to residents share their beekeeping experiences and memories from years gone by. Every story was different, but each one added something special to the day.

A huge thank you to the wonderful staff who fully embraced the experience. Their enthusiasm, willingness to role play and join in the fun helped create some of the biggest laughs of the trip so far.

And then there were these incredible bee boots! 🐝👢 I think it's fair to say I'm now on the hunt for a pair of my own.

Days like this fill my cup. 💛
Aged Care in WA, NSW and ACT

Day 2 of our Great Southern road trip and the bees are tucked up for the night. 🐝Today we visited East Narrogin Primary ...
16/06/2026

Day 2 of our Great Southern road trip and the bees are tucked up for the night. 🐝

Today we visited East Narrogin Primary School and Springhaven Lodge in Kojonup.

There was plenty of laughter with the students, lots of wonderful bee stories shared by residents, and some very enthusiastic honey tasting with the staff at East Narrogin Primary School. I may have nearly been cleaned out of honeycomb before the day was over! 🍯😂

One of my favourite parts of these visits is the conversations. Everyone has a bee story, a garden memory, a family connection or a question they've always wanted to ask.

After a big day of travelling, learning and sharing, we're settling in and getting ready to do it all again tomorrow.

Goodnight from me and the bees. 💛🐝

15/06/2026

🐝 Day 1 of our Great Southern road trip and what a wonderful start at Williams Primary School!

The Year 1 and 2 students were incredibly curious, engaged and full of thoughtful questions. It was clear their teacher had done a fantastic job front loading the learning, with students confidently sharing their knowledge and making connections throughout the session.

It was also lovely to see their Talk for Writing program going great guns, with students eager to communicate their ideas and observations.

Thank you for welcoming us into your classroom and sharing your enthusiasm for the wonderful world of bees. 💛🐝

14/06/2026

🚗🐝 The Great Southern road trip begins!

Over the next 5 days, the bees and I will be travelling across the Great Southern, visiting schools and residential care communities, sharing the fascinating world of bees with learners of all ages.

That's:

🐝 2,000 bees
📍 7 venues
📚 10 presentations and incursions
🛣️ 5 days on the road
💛 1 shared vision

A vision of connecting people with the natural world through curiosity, conversation and meaningful experiences.

One of the things I love most about this work is that whether I'm working with young students or older members of our community, the response is often the same — wonder, questions, stories, laughter and a renewed appreciation for the important role bees play in our lives.

Why don't you join us on the journey?

Over the coming week, I'll be sharing some of the wonderful people, places and moments that make this work so special. 🐝✨

Follow along on our socials and see where the bees take us next.

12/06/2026

🐝 One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing teachers take the bee theme and run with it, creating an integrated learning journey that captures students' curiosity and extends far beyond the day of an incursion.

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the Early Learning Centre at St Peter's Primary School, Inglewood. From the moment we arrived, it was clear the teaching team had thoughtfully front loaded the learning and immersed their students in the world of bees. 🌼

The teachers had created an incredible bee themed environment, complete with learning centres, opportunities for exploration and discovery, and even dressed to theme on the day. The attention to detail was inspiring. ✨

As a result, the students arrived curious, inquisitive and ready to engage. They asked thoughtful questions, shared their knowledge with confidence and embraced every part of the experience. 💛

As both a teacher and beekeeper, this was wonderful to see. My dream has always been for our incursions to be part of a collaborative learning experience, where classroom learning and real world experiences work together to deepen student understanding and create meaningful connections.

Seeing the learning already underway before our visit, and knowing it will continue long afterwards, was incredibly rewarding. It was theme based learning at its very best. 🌱

A huge thank you to the staff and students at St Peter's Primary School for making us feel so welcome. The bees and I loved every minute of it. 🐝🚜 ❤️

St Peter's Primary School


One of the greatest privileges of our work is meeting the remarkable people who work in aged care.Today, two staff membe...
10/06/2026

One of the greatest privileges of our work is meeting the remarkable people who work in aged care.

Today, two staff members at Catholic Homes Belmont dressed up as bees, bringing smiles, laughter, and a wonderful sense of fun to the session. The decorations the residents and staff had made added so much to the atmosphere. Fun was certainly had by all. It was a lovely morning, but it also reflected something much bigger.

A special thank you to the wonderful team at Alfred Cove Community Care, whose enthusiasm was infectious from the moment we arrived. Their willingness to join in, encourage residents, and create a welcoming atmosphere made the day even more memorable.

We were also delighted to spend time with the TAFE prac students. It was wonderful to see the next generation of aged care professionals bringing such warmth, energy, and genuine care to their work.

Behind every meaningful activity are people who choose to go the extra mile. People who understand that connection, conversation, laughter, and shared experiences can make a real difference in someone's day.

We are constantly inspired by the aged care staff, volunteers, and students we meet. Thank you for the care, kindness, and dedication you bring to your communities every day.

The bees may have been the visitors, but it was the people we met who were the highlight of our day. 🐝💛





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