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 dates & times we will be open to the public:
Friday, September 18th - 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, September 19th - 11am - 2pm
Friday, October 2nd - 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, October 3rd - 11am - 2pm
Saturday, October 17th - 11am - 5pm - Hometown Harvest Faire in Downtown Orland
Friday, November 6th - 3pm - 6pm
Saturday, November 7th - 11am - 2pm
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!
NorCal Bee Expo
Join us for two days of beekeeping education, shopping, demonstrations, and incredible prizes at the NorCal Honey Bee Expo! Honeybee Discovery Center will have a booth.
September 5th–6th, 2026
9:00am - 6:00pm
Shasta District Fairgrounds – Anderson, California
Browse the latest beekeeping equipment, bees, honey products, hive technology, nutrition, tools, and much more from vendors across the western United States.
Win Incredible Gift Baskets & Prizes!
The first 250 attendees each day will receive FREE attendee bags packed with samples, merchandise, and gifts from our sponsors and vendors while supplies last!
Get your tickets today! Early bird pricing won’t last forever.
Honeybee at Hodge’s
Honeybee Discovery Center is excited to partner with Hodge's Family Nursery for an educational event specifically for homeschool students. There will be presentations and learning stations for all grade levels. Not only will Hodge's Family Nursery be hosting, but they are also sponsoring this amazing event! Registration is open to all homeschool students in our area for FREE. Be sure to register at the link below, as there are limited spots available for this event.
Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Hodge's Family Nursery
9681 Midway, Durham, CA 95938
Cost: FREE (Limited spots)
Please share this wonderful opportunity with your homeschool friends!
Chico Renaissance & Fantasy Faire
Step into a world of enchantment at the Chico Renaissance and Fantasy Faire™! Join us for a day of magic and adventure. Honeybee Discovery Center will have a booth.
September 12th, 2026
10:00AM to 7:00PM
Patrick Ranch Museum
10381 Midway, Durham, CA 95938
Cost: Free
This unique event blends the charm of the Renaissance with the wonder of fantasy, welcoming all types of costumes—from knights and fairies to dragons, pirates , Trekkies , vampires , wizards , and witches .
What to Enjoy:
Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Creating Beautiful Flower Crowns
Impressive Sheep Dog Demonstrations
Mini Bicycle Jousting
Flash Tattoos by Pink Tattoo Studios
Unique Trinket Trade with Vendors
Captivating Aerial and Fire Dancing Performances
Costume Contest
Live Music
Free Workshops
More Information: www.yourlocalmarketplacechico.com/renaissance-faire
Hometown Harvest Faire
The Hometown Harvest Faire is coming back to Downtown Orland
Saturday, October 17 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Join us for a fun-filled day of:
- Live music
- Local vendors
- Delicious food
- Tractors & fall fun
- Petting Zoo
- Family-friendly activities
- Shopping throughout Downtown Orland
We can’t wait to celebrate another amazing Harvest Faire with our community!
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!
Now Booking 2026 & 2027 Field-Trips & Mobile Classroom!
Field Trip Price:
$85.00 per class (suggested donation)
(up to 25 students)
Mobile Classroom Price:
Starting at $250.00 + $75 per additional class (suggested donation)
(price based on location and number of students)
Group Tour Prices:
$25 for a group of 6-10 people. (suggested donation)
$35 for a group of 11-20 people (suggested donation)
(An additional $3/person over 20 people)
Group tours typically last 30-45 minutes, field trips 45-60 minutes 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.
