Iowa State University Bee Garden Open House

Apiary Tour · Apr 18, 2026 · Ames, Iowa

When and where

Dates: Saturday, April 18, 2026 (one day)
Venue: Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

Annual open house at ISU's pollinator garden and honey bee research apiary. Demonstrations include honey extraction, hive inspections, and tasting of Iowa varietal honeys. Free admission.

Tickets and registration

• Free admission.

Prices and deadlines are as listed by the organizer; confirm on reimangardens.com before you buy.

Organizer

Official page: reimangardens.com

Plan your visit

• Add the date to Google Calendar
• Add to Apple or Outlook Calendar (.ics)
• Directions to Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd
• Check reimangardens.com for session times and any change before you travel
• Iowa honey sourcing guide
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Apiary tours usually walk through working hives with a beekeeper.

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