Buzzing about Native Bees with Dr Kit Prendergast

Join award-winning native bee scientist and science communicator Kit Prendergast for a fascinating introduction to Western Australia's native bees. Discover the important role these often-overlooked pollinators play in supporting biodiversity, learn how to identify common species, and explore simple ways you can create bee-friendly gardens and green spaces at home and in your community.

Dr Kit Prendergast is a native bee ecologist and science communicator. Her PhD involved investigating the impact of honeybees on native bees and pollination networks, and the impact of urbanisation on native bees. Dr Kit’s research ranges from pollination ecology, to native bee ecology and behaviour, citizen science, critiquing methods for surveying pollinators, undertaking biodiversity assessments. She is a renowned science communicator, performing under the persona of ‘Bee Babette.’