Kimmel Honey Tour

Name: Kimmel Honey Tour
Start: 2025-09-11T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Kimmel Orchard

Schedule

Thu Sep 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Kimmel Orchard | Nebraska City, NE

Register here: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_724WqXbCmRyYbGe
Honey Extraction & Tasting Experience Tour
Step into the sweet side of beekeeping with a behind-the-scenes look at the honey extraction process! This interactive tour takes you from hive to jar as you explore how raw honey is harvested and processed.
You'll start by learning how beekeepers remove and transport honey from hives. Watch as golden honey flows from the combs, ready to be bottled and enjoyed. Discover the fascinating science behind honey production and where honey gets its unique color and flavors
Best of all, you'll get to taste different types of honey as well as fresh, raw honey straight from the comb—an experience you won’t forget!
When: Weekly on Thursday (April-Sept) from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $10/person
Total time of tour: 45 - 60 minutes
Explore Beekeeping Experience Tour
This hands-on adventure begins with an introduction to the fascinating world of honey bees, where you'll suit up in protective gear and step into the apiary for an up-close look at a working hive. As we explore the hive, you'll witness thousands of bees in action—tending to brood, storing nectar, and communicating through their mesmerizing dances.
Along the way, you’ll learn about hive dynamics, the vital role of pollinators, and sustainable beekeeping practices. You'll even get a chance to spot the queen and experience the hum of the colony firsthand!
This exploratory beekeeping experience will give you a rare opportunity to work closely with experts and gauge whether you might be interested in becoming a beekeeper yourself.
For those who want to take their learning even further, we'll discuss more opportunities to sustain your learning interest. and ways to support pollinators in your own backyard.
When: Weekly on Thursday (April-Oct) from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $20/peron
Total time of tour: 1.5 - 2 hours
Kimmel Open Teaching Apiary
For those interested in a more exploratory experience or informal settings, the UNL Bee Lab and Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program conducts Open Teaching Apiary sessions at Kimmel Orchard. These sessions provide hands-on experiences, allowing participants to learn about the vital roles honey bees play in food production and the basics of beekeeping. Beekeepers of all levels are welcome, and necessary protective gear is provided.
Monthly on 3rd Thursdays (May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21) from 5:30p-6:30p
Cost: $10/person (for non-GPMB members)
Total time of tour: 45 - 60 minutes