Events
Kids and Bees is proud to partner with the American Beekeeping Federation and the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees to produce annual events and educational content. Keep reading for opportunities to engage with us!
American Beekeeping Federation Conference:
Kids and Bees Event
A “Pop Up Hands-On Bee Museum”
Hosted by the American Beekeeping Federation, Sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees
January 6th, 2023, Jacksonville, FL, 9am-12:00pm
On Friday, January 6, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, local and visiting elementary-aged kids are welcomed to Florida’s Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront to participate in the "Kids and Bees" event. This no-charge, educational program has been a featured event during the ABF Conference & Tradeshow for over 25 years and is a don’t-miss opportunity for school groups, home-schooled kids, scouts, and clubs.
Kids and their teachers and parents can expect a room full of hands-on exhibits under the themes “The Art of Beekeeping,” “The Science of Beekeeping,” “The World of Beekeeping” and “The Future of Bees: It’s Up to You!” Learn about the art and science behind beeswax, honey, pollination, ultraviolet bee vision and so much more! Students will make their way through each station, engaging with beekeepers from around the United States in activities that will harness their senses and imaginations.
Register Below
More Event Details
Address: Florida’s Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Specific room location given upon registration.
Parking: More information coming soon!
Connect with us: Join our Facebook event here for news and announcements.
Check out a program for the event here.
See this link for a video of a similar program we did in Louisiana, and this link for photo albums of past programs.
This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors and event partners: The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, Mann Lake, 4-H, One Flower Project, and GloryBee. Please give them a thumbs up if you see them around the event!
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