Gladstone Regional Seed Library Further Reading and References

What is it? The following resources contain more information A seed library collection is where the library loans out about the topic: seeds instead of books or DVDs. 1. Wikipedia, (2014). java. [online] Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belenois_java#Life_cycle [Accessed How does it work? 11 Jul. 2014]. 2. Ces.csiro.au, (2014). 2. Belenois javassp. teutonia (Fabricius). Gladstone Regional Library members borrow seeds for [online] Available at: free then plant and tend to their crops. The return on http://www.ces.csiro.au/aicn/name_s/b_654.htm [Accessed 11 Jul. 2014]. this long-term loan is not fresh produce but instead the 3. Encyclopedia of Life, (2014). White () - return of some seeds from the yield. These seeds are Information on Caper White - Encyclopedia of Life. [online] then made available for members to plant next season Available at: http://eol.org/pages/2866135/overview [Accessed 11 Jul. 2014]. Seed Donations: 4. Aussiebee.com.au, (2014). Common Questions about Australian Native Bees. [online] Available at: Let it Grow The library is happy to accept donated seeds. When http://www.aussiebee.com.au/faq.html [Accessed 11 Jul. 2014]. giving a donation you will be required to fill in a seed 5. Zabel.com.au, (2014). Australian Stingless Native Bees. [online] Available at: http://www.zabel.com.au/ [Accessed 11 Jul. 2014]. #HomeMakerSpace Project donation form with as much details about the plant as 6. Wikipedia, (2014). Australian native bees. [online] Available at: possible. Gladstone Regional Council are not http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_native_bees [Accessed Seed Library accountable for the content of seed donations and any 11 Jul. 2014]. 7. Aussiebee.com.au, (2014). Which Native Bees Live in Your Area?. errors in the information provided with them. [online] Available at:

http://www.aussiebee.com.au/beesinyourarea.html [Accessed Pollinators in the Garden Information Handouts: 11 Jul. 2014]. This range of information sheets and activities have 8. Aussiebee.com.au, (2014). Common Questions about Australian been designed to provide basic information on the Native Bees. [online] Available at: http://www.aussiebee.com.au/faq.htmlLet it Grow - #HomeMakerSpace [Accessed 11 Jul. 2014]. seeds available and help teachers and parents 9. Nuts, P. and Nuts, P. (2013). What are stingless Bees -. [online] encourage and inspire their children’s interest in Organicpilinuts.com.Combining the Available traditional at: http://organicpilinuts.com/pili Homemaker - nut-latest-news-what-are-stingless-bees-bechs-organic-farm nature. [Accessedskills with 15 Jul. the 2014]. “give it a go” principle of 10. technology focused Makerspace Curriculum Ideas: movement. Science: “living things”-parts of , plant pollination, honey production, life-cycles, types The “Let it Grow” – #HomeMakerSpace of honey, divisions of Kingdom Project is designed to complement the Numeracy: measuring volume of honey in jars current digital literacy programs currently Literacy: Create a bush tucker version of “The Very run by Gladstone Regional Council Library Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle Service, by offering a range of activities Image: Bumblebee pollinating Aquilegia vulgaris Art: Botanical Illustrators (Ferdinand Lucas Bauer and that draws upon a broad range of low-tech Source: Roo72 “The Port Jackson Painter”), Illustrators (Sir Ernest practical skills from the past and utilizing Daryl Lindsay) – illustrate own story or inspiration for digital literacy training sessions to aid in own artwork the sharing and preservation of local History/geography: Distribution maps for bees (native knowledge and skills. and European), and

Butterflies and Bees Scientific Profile Life Cycle of a

Kingdom: Animalia Egg → Larvae → Cocoon → Adult → Mating → Eggs Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Family: Pierida Genus: Blelnois Scientific Name: Belenois java Common Name: Caper White Butterfly

The Australian native Bush Caper plant has edible fruit and its leaves are one of the main food sources for the Caper White butterfly.

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Scientific Profile Life Cycle of a Bee

Kingdom: Animalia Egg → Larvae → Pupae → Adult → Eggs Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Family: Genus: Tetragonula Scientific Name: Common Name: Sugarbag bee

Unlike the imported European honey bee the Australian native Sugarbag Bee has no sting.

Australian Sugarbag Bee Sugarbag Bee Hive