UC Davis Honey Bee Haven Open House

Apiary Tour · May 16, 2026 · Davis, California

When and where

Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026 (one day)
Venue: One Shields Avenue, UC Davis Campus, Davis, California
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

The Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility at UC Davis opens its Honey Bee Haven demonstration garden to the public for a free educational open house. Tour the half-acre pollinator garden planted entirely with bee-friendly plants, watch live hive observation windows, meet entomology researchers, and learn about the science of honey production. Family-friendly event with honey tasting.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check beehaven.ucdavis.edu for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: beehaven.ucdavis.edu

Plan your visit

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• Directions to One Shields Avenue, UC Davis Campus
• Check beehaven.ucdavis.edu for session times and any change before you travel
• California 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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