Apiary Tour · July 11, 2026 · Helena, Montana
Annual summer apiary tour hosted by the Montana Beekeepers Association, visiting 3-4 working apiaries across the Helena valley. Attendees observe colony inspections, learn about Montana's unique honey plants including sweetclover, fireweed, and alfalfa, and hear from commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. Ends with a honey potluck lunch.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: Montana Beekeepers Association (meeting point TBA), Helena, Montana
Official website: Montana Beekeepers Association Summer Apiary Tour
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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