We are preparing to transition into a new location at 727 4th Street in Orland beginning in December. As we continue to grow and expand our educational outreach, this move will allow us to better serve our community and visitors while we plan for our future permanent home when we have raised the necessary funds to build. Our location at 501 Walker Street, while rich in history, has presented various challenges that made it difficult for us to fully carry out our mission. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space starting in December.
Important Information About Our Relocation to 4th St. in Orland
BEE-NATOMY 101
We are excited to announce that our newest exhibit will be next open on Friday, December 6th from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 7th from 11 a.m - 2 p.m.!
BEE-NATOMY 101 will be 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.
Support Honeybee Education: Contribute to the Big Harvest Agricultural Fund Drive
During The Big Harvest campaign, every dollar you give helps us expand our reach even further with an added match!
Your support helps us continue our mission to Pollinate Minds. Donate by Dec. 31 to make your contribution go even further!
Paint & Wine Night
Exciting news! Get tickets to the Paint and Wine Night at Raging Bull Vineyard on Jan. 8th in Orland. We’d love for you to join us! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Honeybee Discovery Center. We will open our pop-up gift shop at 5:30 p.m. and start painting at 6 p.m. Call or text Missy for tickets at (530)591-2821 or email Melissa@honeybeediscoverycenter.org.
Limited seating is available. Get your tickets today!
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 46 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.
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!
