Apiary Tour · June 12, 2027 · Auburn, Alabama
The Alabama Beekeeping Association invites hobbyists and the public to this guided summer apiary open house at Auburn University's apiculture facility. Experience hands-on hive inspections with extension apiculturists, observe queen marking and re-queening techniques, and learn integrated pest management strategies effective in Alabama's hot humid climate. Honey tasting stations feature Alabama's signature sourwood, tulip poplar, and cotton blossom honeys. The afternoon workshop on comb honey production is included with registration. Family-friendly with beekeeping suits provided for tours.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: June 12, 2027
Location: Auburn University Bee Lab, 301 Funchess Hall, Auburn, Alabama
Official website: Alabama Beekeepers Summer Apiary Open House
Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.
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