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COBKA Honey Bee Field Day & Picnic

When
16 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Well Rooted Produce ~ 20377 Swalley Rd Bend, OR 97703

Registration

FIELD DAY AND PICNIC REGISTRATION
NOT REQUIRED - Why register? While this is a free event, we kindly ask that you register if you plan to attend. Registration helps us plan effectively and ensures we have enough resources for everyone. Additionally, registering online allows you to pre-sign the required waiver, making your entrance into the event swift and easy. After registration, you will receive the waiver as an e-document.

Day-of Attendance: If you prefer not to register online, you are still welcome to join us on the day of the event! Volunteers will be available to assist with check-in and waiver signing. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

World Honey Bee Day - Field Day & Picnic

Come out on the third Saturday in August for our annual Honey Bee Field Day & Picnic at Well Rooted Produce! A fun, family-friendly gathering for beekeepers, gardeners, and anyone curious about pollinators. This event is open to all. Bring your curiosity and come meet the bees!

Live hive demonstrations and bee colony peeks (protective wear provided where needed)
Honey tasting, melon sampling
Observation hives, scavenger hunts, and hive box painting for kids & adults
Silent raffle with prizes announced at approximately 12:00pm and 1:45pm
Plenty of open space to wander, learn, and chat with local beekeepers

What to Bring:

Lawn or camp chair
Water bottle
Picnic lunch and maybe a food/drink item to share made with honey
Clothes that can get accidentally painted (for the artists of the day)
Good shoes for walking uneven ground
Funds if you want any items for sale (like local honey!) or to pick your own produce in the Well Rooted U-pick area

Join us in celebrating World & National Honey Bee Day! See you soon!

Please note that this Field Day event will replace our regular monthly meeting for this month. We encourage all members to attend this special event to gain hands-on experience and enjoy the activities planned.

Questions, want to volunteer, or have local honey to donate for our event?