Happy Saint Valentine’s Day. Many of us know of Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers and the protector of Beekeepers. As a female beekeeper and someone who works in the nursing profession, I have always been fascinated by Gobnait, Patron Saint of Bees and Beekeepers. Gobnait was born in County Clare, Ireland, sometime in the …read more >
Go to the bee, thou poet: consider her ways and be wise. -George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman,
Can bees feel pain? This is an interesting question. Some conclude that insects are unlikely to experience pain and cannot perceive their own welfare state. Animal welfare involves the five freedoms which state that animals should be free from: 1. Hunger, thirst and an improper diet 2. Thermal and physiological discomfort 3. Pain, injury or disease 4. …read more >
This morning we placed a second hive at the Adelaide Showground.
Wishing everyone a fantastic Australia Day 2015! (Photograph taken by Emma Majcen, Location Hannadale)
Adelaide Bee Sanctuary is absolutely delighted to be working in collaboration with the Adelaide Showground – our new Urban Friend.
Can anyone guess where Adelaide Bee Sanctuary’s new Urban Friend is located?
Adelaide Bee Sanctuary wishes everyone a Happy 2015! For something different, why not try some honeycomb in your champagne – it’s wonderful!
Welcome to the Adelaide Bee Sanctuary. Adelaide Bee Sanctuary was chosen as a name because it reflects how the wonderful city of Adelaide has become a Sanctuary to bees through the many individuals and families who have decided to support us by sponsoring a beehive. Each sponsor’s story is unique and so is their relationship …read more >
