Introduction to Bees (1.5 Hours, Kid-friendly))

A fun introduction to bees for the whole family!


Henry's Honey Bee Rescue
Henry's Honey Bee Rescue
5.0 (26)
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Adults & 8+ years     1.5 hours Class size 1 to 16

label $80 - $120 (or 4 payments of $20 - $30 Afterpay)
($80 per Child (10 - 18 years old), $120 per Adult)

This class is similar to the "Beekeeping Class", but is more about the bees, honey and beeswax, and less about the activity of beekeeping. It is shorter and includes making hand-dipped birthday candles.

Join Henry at his apiary to learn about European honey bees. We will start with a short overview about how bees live, breed, and make honey. Then we will open a hive to see first-hand how bees build their combs and store their nectar/honey/pollen. We may find the queen and spot her eggs. We will see larvae of different ages and possibly see bees hatching out of their cocoons. We will surely get to taste some of their honey.

This class is great for anybody who wants to learn more about bees in a hands-on and fun way.

You will be provided with a full-coverage beekeeping suit, but it is still possible (though very rare) to get stung.

The class will either be at Henry's apiary in Neutral Bay or Huntley Cove. Location is specified on the class date/time listing.

Bad Weather: The class will proceed if there is intermittent light drizzle. If it is raining, you will be able to reschedule to another date. Henry will usually create new class dates if there are no available classes in the near term.

If the general outdoor temperature is below 18-degrees, the hive inspections may be brief and we will use a glass-fronted observation-hive for longer viewing.

About Henry:
Henry from Henry's Honey Bee Rescue collects bee swarms in the spring, removes bees from homes year-round, has done bee presentations to local schools, and was active in CSIRO's STEM Professionals in Schools program. He has a current Working With Children police check. Henry has a wealth of bee knowledge and crazy stories to share!

Add-ons available for this class
  • Small Beeswax Candle ($5)
  • Large Beeswax Candle ($15)
  • Medium Beeswax Candle ($10)
  • 500gr Jar of honey ($12)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
What to bring
Please wear closed shoes and tall socks.
 
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Neutral Bay, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Introduction to Bees (1.5 Hours, Kid-friendly)) location
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Henry's Honey Bee Rescue
Henry's Honey Bee Rescue

5.0 (26)
Instagram followers2k

Henry's Honey Bee Rescue has been collecting bees all across Sydney for the past 10 years. Highlights have included swarms of bees at the Botanic Gardens, the Maritime Museum, the University of Sydney, White Bay Power Station, and navy ships at Garden Island -but every rescue is an adventure and a chance to interact with nature. Henry would like to share his love of bees with you by visiting his apiary and seeing the bees up-close.

More about this class

This teacher has 26 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

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