Australian Native Sugarbag Bees at Murrook Culture Centre

The grounds of Murrook Culture Centre are not just a place of gathering - they're part of our community’s living, breathing connection to Country. We are proud to share our habitat with the native Sugarbag Bee, a small but mighty species that plays a vital role in our environment.

Our land is deeply connected to who we are. These native bees are essential pollinators for bush foods and medicinal plants, plants that are part of the very fabric of our well-being. Their presence supports the health of the land, the continuation of traditional knowledge, and the strength of cultural practices that have been passed down through generations.

For our community, native bees hold deep cultural significance. Their honey has been a precious food source since time immemorial. Beyond nutrition, it also has medicinal value, used to treat wounds and other ailments with gentle, natural healing.

But these bees are more than pollinators, they are part of a rich and ongoing story. They connect us to Country through food, healing, tradition, and the responsibility to care for the land that cares for us.

As you wander through the beautiful grounds of Murrook, keep an eye out for our native beehives. Our mission is to protect these precious insects, who in turn help protect us all - pollinating life, nurturing Country, and keeping culture strong.

Come and experience this connection for yourself at Murrook Culture Centre.