It’s All About Pollinating Minds
Located at
727 4th St. Orland, CA
We look forward to welcoming you to our new space!
1/3 of all the food we eat is directly or indirectly derived from honeybee pollination.
BEE-NATOMY 101
Visit our center at our new location at 727 4th Street in Downtown Orland.
Our next public openings:
Fri, August 1st from 3 pm - 6 pm
Sat, August 2nd from 11 am - 2 pm
Wed, August 20th from 3 pm - 6 pm
Sat, August 23rd from 11 am - 2 pm
BEE-NATOMY 101 is an intricate look into the dynamic anatomy of the amazing honeybee. A deep dive into the bodies of our buzzy little buddies. These winged wonders have some incredible features that we are sure you'll be thrilled to learn more about.
POLLINATING MINDS
Bee ready to learn more amazing facts about honeybees at the Honeybee Discovery Center!
Please join us for "Pollinating Minds: What's All the Buzz About?" featuring a special presentation by Emily Helton on "Honeybee Colonies: The Superorganism."
Discover the incredible workings of bee colonies and why they truly are nature’s superorganisms. Whether you’re a bee enthusiast or just curious, this is the perfect event for you!
FREE Homeschool Field-trip!
The Honeybee Discovery Center is excited to announce that we will be offering a FREE field trip for all homeschool students on Wednesday, August 20th at 10:00am-11:00am sponsored by Hodge's Family Nursery.
Registration is required with limited availability. 🐝
Hometown Harvest Faire
Join us for a charming autumn celebration in the heart of Downtown Orland! The Hometown Harvest Faire is a community event hosted by our Downtown Merchants, filled with live music, street vendors, delicious food, seasonal drinks, and festive entertainment.
NOW BOOKING FIELD-TRIPS!
Schedule a field trip for your classroom or a private group tour to visit the Honeybee Discovery Center! Visitors will learn about the importance of honeybees and beekeeping. Learn about the current exhibit with hands-on activities.
Field Trip Price:
The suggested field trip fee per class is $75.00
Group Tour Prices:
$25 for a group of 6-10 people.
$35 for a group of 11-20 people
(An additional $3/person over 20 people)
Tours can last 30-45 minutes and field trips up to one hour.
If you have any questions, please call (530)805-BUZZ or email honeybeediscovery@gmail.com.
Our gift shop is now open!
Come check out a variety of bee-utiful jewelry, soaps, and other artisanal goodies! Local honey is also available for purchase in our Honey Hutch!
Future Plans
Yvonne Koehnen, Board President
Honeybee Discovery Center
Our Partners
Pollinator education thrives through partnership. We are proud to work alongside organizations that support our mission to protect pollinators and empower others to make a difference.
