Bernheim Forest Honey Bee & Pollinator Day

Apiary Tour · April 18, 2026 · Clermont, Kentucky

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest hosts its annual Honey Bee & Pollinator Day, featuring guided apiary tours, honey tastings from local Kentucky beekeepers, and hands-on beekeeping demonstrations. Visitors learn about native pollinators, sustainable beekeeping, and the unique Bluegrass wildflower honeys produced on the 16,000-acre preserve. Beekeeping mentors from the Bernheim Naturalist program lead tours of the on-site hives.

Event Details

Type: Apiary Tour
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: 2499 Clermont Road, Clermont, Kentucky

Official website: Bernheim Forest Honey Bee & Pollinator Day

What to Expect

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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