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Bumble Kids
Help us educate our children as to the importance of the humble bumblebee for their future.
How to Make This Cute Eco Pinecone Bumblebee
A fun project for kids to make using eco friendly materials
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To Catch a Queen Project
Tekapo School There are four exotic Bumblebee species in New Zealand. One, Bombus subterraneus - the short haired bumblebee, is only found in the McKenzie Basin & parts of Southland. It is extinct in the UK and today it appears that population numbers are dwindling here in NZ. In late 2024, a program was established by Entomologist Rudd Kleinpaste, the New Zealand Bumblebee Conservation Trust (NZBCT), and Otago University, involving primary school children and the communities
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Bumblebee Children's Books!
Tauranga author Rachel Weston has written two children’s bumblebee books. You can buy them right here.
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You are Never too Young to Love Bumblebees!
Bumbleebees are fascinating to even the youngest. This is a display hive watched by little Robin Brunsden.
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Colour Me In
Download and colour in our picture of cute bumblebees in the flowers.
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Create a Paper Bumblebee
A fun activity for preschool children. Learn to make a cute paper Bumblebee.
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NZBCT Bumblebee Song and Dance
NZBCT Bumblebee Song and Dance, learn to sing the song and play the music.
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