• 🐝 Buzz & Learn

    Get an up-close look inside the hive, meet our pollinators, and learn how bees help our food grow—all guided by beekeeping educators.

  • 🎨 Create & Play

    Kids will make their own beeswax candles, paint flower pots, and plant pollinator-friendly plants while enjoying outdoor play and nature crafts.

  • 🥗 Taste the Farm

    Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch made with seasonal ingredients, connecting the dots from pollination to plate.

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  1. 🐝 Hands-on hive exploration – Safely suit up (suit rental included!) and peek inside a real beehive to see pollinators in action.

  2. 🎨 Creative farm fun – Make beeswax candles, paint pots, and plant pollinator-friendly flowers to take home.

  3. 📸 Picture-perfect moments – Snap photos with friendly pollinators and enjoy memorable farmyard fun.

  4. 🥗 Fresh farm-to-table lunch included – Enjoy a kid-friendly meal made with seasonal produce.

Hive Mind: Kids Beekeeping Workshop
from $75.00

Join us for a fun-filled day on the farm where kids (ages 5–12) explore the world of bees, enjoy outdoor crafts, and meet some feathered friends! Activities include an up-close look inside a working beehive, beeswax candle making, pot painting, pollinator plant activities, and photos with real pollinators and chickens. Children will also enjoy a visit with our friendly farm hens during the Chicken Experience, learning about how they help in the garden.

A delicious farm-to-table lunch is included, along with bee suit rental for each child.
🌧 Rain date: June 28
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent attendance recommended

FAQs

What age group is this workshop designed for?

This workshop is ideal for kids ages 5–12. Activities are hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate, with staff guiding children at every step.

Is beekeeping safe for children?

Yes! Children will wear protective bee suits (suit rental included in the registration fee), and activities near the hive are supervised by experienced beekeepers to ensure safety and fun.

What should my child bring?

Please bring a refillable water bottle, a hat or sun protection, and closed-toe shoes. All workshop materials, lunch, and bee suit rentals are provided.

What’s included in the registration fee?

Your registration covers:

  • Bee suit rental

  • All workshop supplies (candle making, pot painting, planting)

  • Farm-to-table lunch

  • Take-home goodies

  • Digital photos with pollinators

Can parents stay and watch?

Yes—we recommend that parents stay with their children for the duration of the event. You'll be able to enjoy the farm atmosphere, observe the activities, and share in the fun!

What happens if it rains?

Because rain can affect bee activity and outdoor fun, we do not recommend holding the workshop in wet weather. If needed, a rain date is scheduled for June 28th, and we’ll notify all participants in advance.