“The Making of a Queen” is open now through June 2024
Have you ever wondered how beekeepers make queen bees? This interactive exhibit teaches about the fascinating world of bees and what it takes to become the Queen.
Admission is $3 per person, $2 for children 6-12 years, and
children 5 and under are FREE.
Check out our calendar for hours or to book a field trip or tour!
Check out our upcoming events!
Pollinator Plant Sale
Visit the Center on April 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Pollinator Plant Sale! With free admission to The Center, you can expect live bees, expert gardening advice, free activities for kids, and a variety of pollinator friendly plants available to buy, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
When: Saturday, May 4th from 8 am-noon
Where: Chico State University Farm
Cost: $85
Intro to Beekeeping Workshop
Led by two professional beekeepers, Kevin Ward and Jerry Hightower, the workshop will cover basic beekeeping skills such as starting a hive, installing a queen and package bees, safely managing a hive, and more!
Rob Snyder, an expert in the management of bee pests and diseases, will share valuable information on how to sustain a healthy bee colony and Fredy Valenzuela, an experienced, bilingual beekeeper, will join the workshop presenters to ensure that participants have an opportunity to get their questions answered.
Our objective is to equip participants with the skills to start their own hive and provide enough knowledge to deepen their understanding of bees.
The workshop is limited to 30 participants so reserve your spot today!
Join us on May 4th for a hands-on Intro to Practical Beekeeper Workshop at the Chico State University Farm. This workshop is a collaborative effort between the College of Agriculture, specifically the College of Regenerative Agriculture, and the Honeybee Discovery Center, designed for novices wishing to learn more about bees or start a hive.
Discover the World of Honeybees
Welcome to the Honeybee Discovery Center, an interactive exhibition gallery and learning space to educate on the importance of pollinators, - especially honeybees - in our environment!
Established as a non-profit educational institution in 2018, The Center is dedicated to teaching the public about honeybees and the rich history of beekeeping in Northern California.
The honeybees have a story to tell…
It began more than 100 years ago when beekeepers started helping the bees find food, build homes, and do their job of pollination.
The tiny world of honeybees goes by every day virtually unnoticed and most often, unexplained. The truth is, these tiny creatures are responsible for one out of every three bites you eat.
Honeybees are….
Essential to agriculture.
Vital for the preservation of ecological balance and biodiversity in nature.
The only insects that produce a food that is consumed by humans.
And they are vanishing at nearly 40 percent per year…
Explore our “Beekeeping and Beekeepers” page to learn more about the world of honeybees and how you can contribute to the conservation of our buzzing buddies.
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.
Now booking field trips!
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!
