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Apiary Visits
Visit Apiaries in and around DFW!
Peering inside a honey bee colony is fascinating! If you are interested in the world of bees or the work of a beekeeper this is your chance to visit live bee colonies in real-time! For the new beekeeper or bee enthusiast, there's nothing like seeing bees in real-time and having the chance to explore the inner workings of a colony. For the experienced beekeeper- It is very cool and informative to see the dynamic differences between various bee-yard setups, and how honey bees are managed.
Each Apiary visit offers a different learning experience:
- Experience bees live and see all types hives and tools.
- Get familiar with splitting colonies and making nucs.
- Extract and spin honey.
- Find the queen and learn backyard queen rearing.
- Learn how to read a hive and plan ahead.
- Collect tips and tricks for managing bees in different seasons.
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Do YOU have bees? Show us YOUR stuff! Contact us and host your own Apiary Visit!
Bees are not aggressive by nature- they are not out to get you. Often the bees hardly notice us and merely go about their business. For those bees that want to buzz by and say "hi"- well, that's why we wear protective gear! That said, they can choose to be defensive. Most people would be defensive if a giant removed the roof from their house and moved the furniture around! But therein lies the magic- even as a beekeeper opens up and works inside a beehive, many of the bees simply go with the flow, mind their own business, and allow us a glimpse into their world.
This is an experience no amount of book learning or YouTube videos can replicate!
Scheduling:
Please register for an Apiary Visit below. Registrations accepted until event is full.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please be sure to confirm date, time & location either online, or by e-mail the week before the event. Weather is always a factor- if it's raining, we may have to reschedule and refunds for weather cancellations are processed upon request. So know before you roll that the event is still a go!
Refund requests or re-scheduling of your visit accepted up until the day of the Apiary Visit. Requests for absentees are considered at the discretion of TVBA.
For privacy concerns, the apiary addresses are not shared online.
- Registrants will receive an e-mail with the location address a few days before the event is scheduled- not at the time of registration.
Proof of Registration Required for Entry! Your printed payment receipt, or a screenshot of your confirmation email will work. You will be asked to show this upon arrival, so please come prepared!
Click here to see previous apiary visits, meeting topics and classes from 2011-present
Pricing:
Entry is priced per household (families only, please)- TVBA Members: $20 | Non-members: $40. | TVBA Members save $20 on every Apiary Visit!
Annual TVBA Membership is only $30. Two-Year TVBA Membership is only $50 (that's only $25 per year)! Become a TVBA Member and Save.
Safety & Liability:
PPE includes gloves and one-piece suits, or jackets + veils. Closed-toed shoes or boots only, Ballcaps are recommended as they keep the Veil off your chin and nose so bee stingers can't get through them to you!
- If you do not have proper PPE, limited quantities may be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Attendees must sign a Release Waiver Liability Form
Add your date(s) to your cart then sign the waiver and complete checkout.
Select MEMBER $20 |or| NON-MEMBER $40
*Price is per household (families only please).
Dates:
- Feb. 28: Spring Inspections; Christi the BeeGirl's Apiary, Rowlett
- March 28: Splits;<Kim Townsend's Apiary, Heath
- May 2: Hive Evaluation; Esther Betschart's Apiary, Dallas
- June 27: Harvesting Honey with the OG Big Dogs; Sabine Creek Honey Farm, Royce City
- Sept. 26: Flow Hives & Honey Harvest; Dana DeVance's Apiary, Carrolton
- Oct 31: Winter Prep & Recipes; Kirby Carmichael's Apiary, Rockwall
- Nov. 28: Thinking Outside the Box; Jodi Dubuclet's Apiary, Lake Highlands
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APIARY VISIT CHECKLIST: 1: Register online | 2: Sign Waiver online | 3: Wear proper clothing | 4: Bring proof of registration | Scan QR Code to Share Waiver:
