It’s All About Pollinating Minds
Located at
727 4th St. Orland, CA
1/3 of all the food we eat is directly or indirectly derived from honeybee pollination.
BEE-NATOMY 101
Visit our center at our location at 727 4th Street in Downtown Orland.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming open dates & times below:
Friday, July 10th - 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, July 11th - 2pm - 5pm
Free kids story time & craft @11am (more info below)
Free tours for seniors @ 1pm & 1:30pm (more info below)
Friday, August 7th - 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, August 8th - 2pm - 5pm
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. Newly added elements allow more hands-on experience!
Coloring Contest
Guess what month it is?! Pollinator Month, which means it's time for our annual coloring contest!
Bee sure to download your copy of this year's newest design. Get creative and colorful! All entries must be returned to the Honeybee Discovery Center by June 30th via mail, email or drop it off in person.
Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded shortly after all entries are reviewed. Thank you in advance to all of those who enter!
Story Time
Join us for a sweet morning of stories, crafts, and fun at the Honeybee Discovery Center’s Storytime with support by the Orland Free Library!
Date: Saturday, July 11th
Time: 11:30am–12:00pm
Location: 727 4th St., Orland, CA
Bee-themed books
Simple craft activity
Perfect for young children & their caregivers
Come buzz in, get cozy, and let your little ones discover the magic of bees through stories and play.
Free Tours
For Seniors
Buzz on over to the Honeybee Discovery Center!
We’re offering FREE guided tours just for seniors on
Saturday, July 11th at:
1:00–1:20 PM
OR
1:30–1:50 PM
Explore the world of honeybees, learn how they support our food system, and enjoy a fun, educational outing in Orland.
727 4th Street, Orland, CA 95963
Click the links below to register today – limited spots available!
NOW BOOKING
Field Trips
Mobile Classroom
& Group Tours!
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. You’ll get the chance to experience the current exhibit with hands-on educational activities. Plus, we now offer mobile classroom options, where bring the learning to YOU!
Bee sure to book now, before our new field trip & tour rates increase!
Field Trip Price: $75.00 per class (increasing August 2026)
(up to 25 students)
Mobile Classroom Price: Starting at $250.00
(price based on location and number of students)
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)
Group tours typically last 30-45 minutes, field trips up to one hour and mobile classroom varies depending on location and number of students.
If you have any questions, please call (530)805-BUZZ or email info@honeybeediscoverycenter.org
Check out our amazing gift shop!
Come shop a variety of bee-utiful jewelry, soaps, and other artisanal goodies! Plus, adorable bee inspired gifts and kids toys.
We also have a selection of honey available for purchase.
Fun Fact: The local honey we sell has been donated by our beekeeper friends and the proceeds go directly into funding for our educational programs.
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.
