{"product_id":"buzz-about-bees-2026-morning-tour-dates-copy","title":"Buzz About Bees - 2026 Afternoon Tour Dates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome out and visit my beehives!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Buzz about Bees experience\u003c\/span\u003e starts off with an intro to bees talk, followed by a hive tour and beeswax candle making, all taking about 1.5 hours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfternoon tour tickets are available for the following dates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, July 3rd, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, July 10th, 2026  1:30pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, July 11th, 2026 2pm - 4:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, July 31st, 2026  1:30pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, August 1st, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tour is 1.5 to 2 hours long. Timing varies a bit based on each group and how quickly we are in and out of bee suits. If you are planning a full day of activities around the area, please allow yourself 2 hours to provide time for washroom breaks before or after the tour, etc. Please take the time to read through the outline below and the FAQ section for some additional info about what you may want to bring and what to expect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline of Buzzing Activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBee Talk: 25 minutes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Learn about the different types of bees in the hive and what they do + how honey, wax, pollen and propolis are made. I'll take a few minutes for safety instructions before we move on to inspecting hives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHive inspections: 30-35 minutes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Gear up in a bee suit and walk through a hive inspection with Jodi, the beekeeper. Use what you’ve learned to try to find the queen, drones, pollen, honey, eggs, and larvae in the hive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandle Making: 20 minutes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - I'll show you how to make a pair of rolled beeswax candles and several mini dipped candles (birthday candles or meditation candles) to take home with you. Bee suits can get quite hot on a warm summer day, so cold water will be provided during candle making. Ask any final questions while you make your candles and learn more about the ways you can use honey and hive products in your everyday life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e recommend that children should be 4 or older, however this is at your discretion and 2 of my children's bee suits can fit (very large) on a 2-year-old (tested out via my niece and nephews). \u003cstrong\u003eAll children will need parental\/guardian assistance with putting on protective gear and the candle-making craft. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently I have a variety of suit sizing as listed below, and I request that you bring (or wear) long loose pants (or jeans, but they can be hot), long socks and close-toed shoes to add to your personal protection. If you have any concerns regarding suit sizing, please reach out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x children's suits (age 2-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x children's suits (age 4-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x adult small suit (fits kids 6+ and small teens\/adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x adult large suits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x adult XL suits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x adult medium\/large bee jackets w\/ veils (you will need long socks \u0026amp; jeans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x adult 3XL suit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x adult 4XL suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassorted gloves to protect hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEATHER: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis experience only runs if weather conditions are appropriate:\u003c\/strong\u003e honey bees are significantly more reactive when weather is grey\/cloudy\/windy\/rainy and this will increase chance of stings. I, the beekeeper, will do my best to make a judgement call if the weather forecast is questionable. Generally, forecasts over 60% chance of rain is when I will cancel, but I will wait until the evening beforehand to ensure the forecast doesn't change. In the event I choose to cancel due to weather, I will notify you via e-mail and by phone call. \u003cstrong\u003eIn the event of weather cancellation, the value of your ticket will be transferred to a store credit OR refunded, less a transaction processing fee of 5%. See Refund Policy for further details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e By purchasing a ticket, you agree to honor this process and respect the bees and the weather. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAIVERS \u0026amp; BEE STING ALLERGY ALERT: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease expect to sign a waiver at the beginning of the event. \u003c\/strong\u003eI maintain an adult epi-pen on site in case of emergencies.\u003cstrong\u003e However, due to the nature of the tour, please DO NOT purchase tickets if you or anyone in your party has a known bee sting allergy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo discover more unique Perth County adventures, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.perthcounty.ca\/en\/discover\/discover-more-adventures.aspx\" title=\"Perth County Tourism Discover More Adventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerth County Tourism\u003c\/a\u003e or read all about about staycations in Perth County \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.narcity.com\/heres-why-ontarios-perth-county-should-be-on-every-canadians-bucket-list\/discover-more-in-perth-county\" title=\"Narcity Canada - heres-why-ontarios-perth-county-should-be-on-every-canadians-bucket-list\/discover-more-in-perth-county\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huckleberry Hives","offers":[{"title":"July 3 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Teen\/Adult - Age 12+","offer_id":51799217340733,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 3 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Child - Age 4-11","offer_id":51799217373501,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 10 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Teen\/Adult - Age 12+","offer_id":51799217406269,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 10 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Child - Age 4-11","offer_id":51799217439037,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 11 2026 - 2PM \/ Teen\/Adult - Age 12+","offer_id":51799217471805,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 11 2026 - 2PM \/ Child - Age 4-11","offer_id":51799217504573,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 31 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Teen\/Adult - Age 12+","offer_id":51799217537341,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 31 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Child - Age 4-11","offer_id":51799217570109,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 1 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Teen\/Adult - Age 12+","offer_id":51799217602877,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 1 2026 - 1:30PM \/ Child - Age 4-11","offer_id":51799217635645,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/8431\/5717\/products\/buzzaboutbeesguestswatchasbeekeeperaddssmoketohive_9dbf0e03-b365-4ebc-b9b0-0f1a75f14e9b.jpg?v=1674599039","url":"https:\/\/huckleberryhives.ca\/products\/buzz-about-bees-2026-morning-tour-dates-copy","provider":"Huckleberry Hives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}