Apiary Tour · April 18, 2026 · Ames, Iowa
Annual open house at ISU's pollinator garden and honey bee research apiary. Demonstrations include honey extraction, hive inspections, and tasting of Iowa varietal honeys. Free admission.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa
Official website: Iowa State University Bee Garden 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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