Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Woodland, CA

WOODLAND, California — Celebrate the wonders of pollinators and the natural world at Nature Day at The HIVE; a free, family-friendly community event on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Woodland.

Hosted by Northern California’s largest varietal honey and mead tasting room and restaurant, this annual event brings together 15 local nonprofits, scientists, farmers, beekeepers, and environmental educators for a day of hands-on activities, workshops, and interactive learning.

Located at 1221 Harter Avenue, The HIVE features a pollinator garden, restaurant, and honey tasting room — the perfect setting to celebrate the insects and plants that sustain our ecosystems.

“Nature Day grew out of our appreciation for the pollinators that support us all,” says Shoshana Zeldner, Director of Brand Strategy at Z Specialty Food. “It’s a chance for the community to come together, learn something new, and have fun.” Josh Zeldner, Nectar Director, says, “Nature Day brings the full circle of honey to life at The HIVE. Visitors can see, smell, and touch the plants that produce the nectar bees gather—nectar that ultimately becomes the honey you taste.”

Hands-On Activities for All Ages

Visitors can explore a wide range of free interactive experiences, including:

Guided Honey Tastings with “Queen Bee” Amina Harris

Facility & Pollinator Garden Tours with Garden Steward Rowan Boswell & Nectar Director Josh Zeldner

Uncle Jer’s LIVE Bee Show

Live Observation Beehive & Bat Cave

Make Wildflower Seed Bombs

Gardening Games with UC Davis Arboretum students

Story Time with Tuleyome, featuring local authors’ Who Stole the Bees’ Wings?

Live screen-printing demonstrations from TANA Woodland

Pollinator Garden Scavenger Hunt

Make Buttons and Books with the Woodland Public Library

MORE Environmental Educational Activities with:

CA Master Beekeeper Program, Parks California, Center for Land-Based Learning, Yolo Basin Foundation, Tuleyome, Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association, Burrowing Owl Preservation Society, EnviroWoodland, CalRecycle, and Davis Waldorf School

Talks from Pollinator Experts

Presentations throughout the day include:

What’s Happening with the Honey Bees? – Dr. Elina L. Niño, UC Davis

Pollinator and Climate-Ready Gardening – Rachel Davis, UC Davis Arboretum

Discover the World of the Stingless Bee – Dr. Jean-Philippe Marelli and Carlos Santana, Arimubee®

The 4 P’s of Bee Health – Wendy Mather, California Master Beekeeper Program

Nature Day Market and Honey Tastings

The Nature Day Market will feature Melipona honey from Arimubee®, honey and herb products from Pearly Everlasting, and a seedling sale from The Traxx Farmstand.

Throughout the day, guests can sample over 30 varietal honeys, honey fruit spreads, nut butters, and a curated selection of mead. The HIVE’s craft kitchen will also offer a special seasonal menu featuring local produce and honey-inspired dishes.

“I’ll lead a guided honey tasting where guests can explore the unique colors, aromas, and flavors of different varietal honeys,” says Amina Harris, Queen Bee at Z Specialty Food. “Every honey tells a story, and everyone walks away with a new discovery.”

For the full event schedule visit thehivewoodland.com.

About The HIVE and Z Specialty Food

The HIVE Tasting Room & Kitchen is open Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Z Specialty Food, founded in 1979, produces Island of the Moon Honey and Moon Shine Trading Co. products and offers more than 30 varietal honeys sourced from across the U.S. and Mexico, along with honey fruit spreads, nut butters, and beehive products.

Learn more at www.zspecialtyfood.com or visit The HIVE at 1221 Harter Ave in Woodland, CA.

– @thehivewoodland –

Photo Cutline: The HIVE celebrates its’ 5^th annual free and family friendly Nature Day event on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1221 Harter Ave in Woodland, CA.