Hive Tour + Interactive Beekeeping 1`01
Calling all Beekeepers and Bee Enthusiasts!
Date and time
Location
REAP Climate Center
2133 Tynan Avenue Alameda, CA 94501Refund Policy
About this event
On this tour, you’ll observe our professional beekeeper as they open a hive and show you what we look for when caring for our bees. See how bees live – collecting and storing pollen and nectar, raising their young, and if we’re very lucky, we may even see the queen bee!
Your tour will begin with an interactive and brief lecture on the different roles of the bees in the colony, how they communicate and how they create honey and beeswax. Then you’ll get up close and personal with more than 100,000 bees. We’ll conclude the tour by tasting honey harvested from local hives throughout the Greater Bay Area and discussing how honey gets its unique flavors.
If you’re interested in learning a bit more about the bees, you may want to join us for Beekeeping 101 – an interactive lecture that that happens one hour prior to our tours. Learn More Here.
🐝 Bee Suits Provided:
Safety first! We've got you covered with protective bee suits, so you can fully engage in the beekeeping experience without worrying about stings. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Limited Slots Available:
Spots are limited our to ensure a of intimate learning experiences.
Your purchase will help us continue bee conservation projects at REAP Climate Center, our partner in climate action and bee conservation. We appreciate your support!
Make sure to check out important FAQ’s before registering.
Waivers Required - Please complet online before the event.
Frequently asked questions
We are happy to host bee lovers of all ages, however, we do not have kids’ bee jackets. This event is best for kids 8 and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to the limited number of these events, we are not able to offer refunds. Please make sure you are able to attend before you make your purchase. If you cannot participate, you may transfer your ticket to someone else or join us on another date.
If the weather looks like it will not be cooperating on the day of your tour, we will email you 12-48 hours ahead of time and let you know if the tour is canceled. We are not able to open the hives when temperatures are below 60 degrees, windy or rainy. Refunds issued if event cancelled for weather.
Our short answer is that this is not the tour for you. Stings are always a risk during this kind of activity and as such, you participate at your own risk. While our bees our gentle and stings are very rare, it can still happen.
We will brief you on proper protective gear and safe ways to move and stand around the hives. We carry a first aid kit for minor cuts or abrasions, however, we cannot administer any medications due to liability concerns. We DO NOT carry EpiPens, Benedryl or any other medication.I
Wear loose-fitting long pants and shirts and closed-toe shoes. (Yoga pants or tight fitting clothes are not a good option). Also recommended to wear light colored clothing (the bees react negatively to dark colors). Do not wear perfumes or heavily scented lotions. Do not wear constrictive jewelry
Signed waivers are required to participate, no exceptions! Please fill it out online before the event.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and park in designated area. For any questions not covered here, please contact us by email at info@baybeehives.com. Thanks!
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Bay Beehives offers fun & educational events focused on sustainable beekeeping practices from beginner to advanced