Classes
Tiny Tots Bee Experience
Ages: 4-10 | Approx. 60 minutes
Introduce your little one to the amazing world of bees in a fun, safe, and hands on way! This experience is designed to spark curiosity and create a love for nature, animals, and where our food comes from.
Children will:
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View inside a live observatory
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Explore beekeeping tools and equipment
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Learn basic bee facts
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See what happens inside a hive
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Participate in a bee-themed activity
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Enjoy a honey tasting experience
Please note: This experience does not include opening active hives or handling live bees.
Junior Beekeepers Experience
Ages: 7–14 | Approx. 90 minutes
A hands-on adventure where kids get to step into the world of beekeeping! Perfect for young explorers who love animals, science, and learning how things work.
Children will:
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Learn hive safety and beekeeping basics
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Put on protective bee gear
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Participate in an active hive inspection
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Learn about the queen, brood, honey, and pollen
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Discover how bees make honey
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Experience what it’s like to be a beekeeper
A fun educational experience they won’t forget!
A Morning in the Bees
Adult Bee Experience 15+ | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ever wondered what it’s really like to step into a bee hive? This is an opportunity to experience beekeeping firsthand without committing to a full course. Come spend the morning alongside the bees and learn what happens inside the hive.
Guests will:
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Learn basic hive safety
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Put on a bee suit
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Open an active hive with guidance
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Observe the inner workings of the colony
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Learn about the queen, brood, honey, and pollen
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Ask questions and learn from an experienced beekeeper
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Enjoy a honey tasting experience
No previous beekeeping experience required.
Beginner Beekeeping Class
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ready to start your own beekeeping journey? This beginner-friendly class covers the foundations needed to confidently begin keeping bees and understanding your hive.
This class includes:
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Honeybee biology and behavior
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Choosing the right hive setup
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Equipment and supplies needed
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Where to place your hives
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Buying bees and getting started
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Seasonal hive management
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Feeding and caring for bees
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Common pests and challenges
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Honey harvesting basics
Hands-on experience:
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Suit up and enter the apiary
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Learn how to inspect frames
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Identify healthy hive activity
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Practice basic hive inspection skills
Includes:
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Lunch
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Beginner resources
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Hands-on hive experience
No previous beekeeping experience required.