Chicago Botanic Garden Honey Bee Day

Apiary Tour · May 30, 2026 · Glencoe, Illinois

The Chicago Botanic Garden opens its working apiary to visitors for a day of bee education and honey tasting. Guided hive tours with master beekeepers, pollinator garden walks, kids honey extraction activities, and fresh honey sales from the Garden's own hives.

Event Details

Type: Apiary Tour
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, Illinois

Official website: Chicago Botanic Garden Honey Bee 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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