Apiary Tour · June 6, 2026 · Gainesville, Florida
The UF Honey Bee Research & Extension Lab in Gainesville opens its doors for public educational tours showcasing ongoing research into colony health, Varroa management, and Florida's unique subtropical beekeeping challenges. Led by extension specialists, tours include visits to observation hives, the honey extraction facility, and discussions on Florida's diverse nectar flows from orange blossom to saw palmetto.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: UF Honey Bee Research & Extension Lab, 1109 Newell Dr, Gainesville, Florida
Official website: University of Florida Honey Bee Research & Extension Lab 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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