Learn about pollinators, taste honey and mead at Woodland site
The Hive in Woodland will present its own honey party this Saturday, May 3, including a tour of the facility at 11 a.m. Photo courtesy The Hive
Rain or shine, this sweet celebration will go on.
Although Woodland’s big bash – the California Honey Festival – has been postponed, The Hive will host its own Honey Festival on Saturday, May 3.
Concerns about rain and wind this weekend prompted organizers to reschedule the main event to June 21 and move it to the Yolo County Fairgrounds. The festival attracted about 35,000 honey lovers to downtown Woodland last year.
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the first California Honey Festival, and it won’t go unnoticed. The Hive – Woodland’s honey tasting room and experiential center – will host its own honey party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with most activities scheduled indoors.
“We’re making the most of it all, rain or shine,” says Shoshana Zeldner of The Hive and Z Specialty Foods. “We'll be celebrating at The Hive on Saturday with a full day of fun, learning, honey tasting and more. UC Davis Arboretum ambassadors will be leading free hands-on activities for people of all ages.”
Admission and parking are free.
There'll be plenty of bee-friendly, garden-related activities including:
* Design your own pollinator garden.
* Pick your “Future Favorite” plant.
* Take the “Meet Your Garden Neighbor” quiz.
* Play the Pollinator Matching Game.
* Take home recipes for making your own potted plants for pollinators.
* Collect your Climate Hero badge.
Several special activities are also planned. At 11 a.m., tour the Hive’s honey production facility ($10). “During this behind the scenes tour, you’ll learn about the process of producing honey from blossom to bottle as we explore our production and warehouse facilities,” say the hosts.
Register in advance for two tastings: Honey and mead.
At noon, co-founder and renowned honey expert Amina Harris will lead a deep dive into honey tasting. Participants take home a trio of 3-ounce jars of varietal honey (a $22 value). Workshop fee: $45.
At 2 p.m., learn all about mead – honey wine. This guided tasting includes four distinct meads showcasing different styles, yeasts and meadmakers. Workshop fee: $45.
The Hive is located at 1221 Harter Ave., Woodland.
Details and registration: https://thehivewoodland.com/
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