EDGARS Books and News in conjunction with Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability are looking forward to welcoming environmental scientist and beekeeper, best known as the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament, Cormac Farrell, to Mullinmur Billabong, on Saturday, November 2 at 2.30pm.
Cormac manages several apiaries and orchards throughout Canberra, creating unique food experiences that educate and inspire, pushing the boundaries of what cities can produce. In addition to running his own apiaries, Cormac is the training manager for Canberra Region Beekeepers, where in an average year he trains over 100 new beekeepers. He also provides beekeeping support to multiple international embassies, and has assisted several governments in developing pollinator planting guides for their urban forests, improving the function of street trees, parks and
gardens.
Cormac will launch his book – Urban Beekeeping – at the event as well as conduct a honey tasting and discuss plant selections and the value of local plants.
Urban beekeeping has become a booming pastime in cities throughout the world and Cormac’s book is an instruction manual for change. It explores how we can adapt urban spaces to create a more sustainable future, both for bees and for ourselves.
This guide takes readers through the process of creating a thriving urban hive, covering topics including:
The various bee species, and how to determine which will thrive in your space;
• Setting up your apiary;
• Planting to feed your bees;
• The different types of hive and how best to utilise them; and
• Connecting with your bees and managing the hive.
Keen beekeepers, environmentally conscious gardeners and even urban planners will find a wealth of knowledge on how to create local green spaces where nature can thrive.
Please note that there are no toilet facilities at the billabong. You will also need to bring your own water/snacks.
Following the talk, Cormac will sign copies of Urban Beekeeping for attendees.
Urban Beekeeping is available now from Edgars Books and News or on the day. This is a free event, but bookings are required – visit https://edgarsbooksandnews.com.au/cormac-farrell-urbanbeekeeping/ or call 5721 3758 or drop into Edgars at 55 Murphy Street.
