Introductory Workshop on the World of Bees in Daux (31)

Activity description :

1. 3 hours30 minutes
2. Up to 10 people
3. From 12 years old

Discover the daily life of a beekeeper during a half-day immersion experience in Daux. This experience will give you a better understanding of how a beehive works, the essential role of bees in our ecosystem, and the different stages of beekeeping. Combining theory, hands-on observation, and tasting, this activity is both educational and a treat for the palate.

Activity itinerary:

• Welcome at the apiary and overview of the experience.
• Discover the world of bees: colony organization, the roles of the queen, worker bees, and drones, the life cycle, and the importance of pollination.
• Put on a protective beekeeper’s jacket before heading to the apiary.
• Open a hive alongside the beekeeper to observe the bees at work and learn to identify the brood, pollen, and honey stores.
• Introduction to using the smoker and learning the essential techniques of beekeeping.
• Guided tasting of different varieties of honey and an introduction to apitherapy products.

This immersive experience is ideal for the curious, nature lovers, or anyone wishing to better understand the fundamental role of bees. You’ll leave with a wealth of knowledge about beekeeping as well as a new appreciation for the treasures produced by these precious pollinators.