Hive to Spoon: Urban Beekeeping in West Sacramento
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; standing and walking on flat terrain during the tour.
Overview
Put on a beekeeper suit and get hands-on with bees in West Sacramento’s unique Hive to Spoon Experience. Taste fresh honey and learn about urban beekeeping in this immersive 1.5-hour adventure!
Hive to Spoon Experience
Ages 8+ • 1.5 Hours • West Sacramento, CA
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About This Adventure
Discover the fascinating world of honey bees at an urban farm! In this 1.5-hour experience, you'll tour the farm, don a beekeeper suit, and get up close with bees in their hive. Conclude with a delightful honey tasting featuring seasonal fruit, making this a unique and memorable adventure.
Experience the wonder of honey bees in a beautiful, urban farm setting!
Duration
1.5 Hours
About
Bees are important to our environment and we want to help you learn more about how bees live together in the hive and pollinate our flowers and food.
After touring the urban farm and spotting pollinators busy collecting nectar and pollen on the flowers in the orchard, we will move to the apiary where the bees are kept to suit up in a beekeeper suit and gloves to see the bees up close.
You will see the bees up close and personal as you hold bees in your hands and look inside the hive. You will watch bees doing all of their important jobs in the hive, making honey and maybe even spot the queen bee.
The tour concludes with a honey tasting including seasonal fruit so you can taste the honey made by the bees you visited.
What To Bring
Please wear long pants, tall socks and closed toe shoes. Your feet and ankles need to be covered for the open hive portion of the tour. Some guests like to wear or bring a long sleeved shirt, but that's optional. We will be suiting up in beekeeping coveralls and elbow length gloves, so wear something comfortable and cool. Consider bringing a hat and extra water on hot days. We will be outdoors for the entirety of the experience.
Adventure Tips
Wear neutral-colored clothes
Bees are attracted to bright colors and strong scents, so dressing neutrally helps keep them calm.
Avoid strong perfumes
Scented products may agitate bees, so avoid perfumes or scented lotions before your visit.
Listen carefully to the guide
Following beekeeper instructions closely ensures your safety and a smooth experience around the hives.
Hydrate before your visit
Bring water or hydrate beforehand, as the suit can be warm during the tour, especially in summer.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Western honey bee
- Various native pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds
History
West Sacramento has a rich agricultural heritage, playing a key role in supporting California’s urban farming movement.
Conservation
The Beecharmers promote sustainable beekeeping practices that protect bee populations and encourage urban biodiversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Closed-toe shoes
Provides protection and comfort while walking around the farm and near hives.
Lightweight long sleeves and pants
Helps minimize bee stings and offers sun protection during the warmer months.
summer specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from UV rays during outdoor portions of the tour.
spring specific
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important especially inside the warm beekeeper suit.
summer specific