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Apiary Visits
Join us as we make the rounds and visits apiaries in and around DFW! Peering inside a honey bee colony is fascinating!
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.
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.
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.
$0.00 - $10.00
This is an experience no amount of book learning or YouTube videos can replicate!
If you are interested in the world of bees or the work of beekeepers then join us for a visit to a local TVBA-member's apiary and see for yourself in real-time!
- Please submit a donation when you register to attend an Apiary Visit. However, a donation is not required.
- Apiary visits are open to both members and non-members of TVBA.
- For privacy reason, 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.
PPE is required when on-site. If you do not have PPE, it is available in limited quantities upon request. This includes suits, jackets, gloves, veils etc. If you need to borrow PPE, please contact us. Extra gear will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please be sure to confirm date, time & location either online, or by e-mail. Weather is always a factor- if it's raining, we may have to reschedule. So know before you roll that the event is still a go!
*Do YOU manage bees? Show us YOUR stuff! Contact us and host your own Apiary Visit!