Spring Tour de Hives

The Tour de Hives will engage, educate and enchant you with a first-hand look at honeybees in hives across the city, guided by the humans who tend them. On Sunday, June 18th, 2017, from 9am until noon, join us for a bicycle tour of apiaries in Mattapan and Jamaica Plain followed by a bring-your-own-picnic lunch at the Boston Nature Center. Come celebrate the bees with us!

APIARIES FEATURED ON THE TOUR INCLUDE

Boston Nature Center Observation Hive: Founder of classroom hives and observation hive extraordinaire, Jeff Murray, will give you a close up look into the social life of bees.

Boston Nature Center Ware and Top Bar Hives: Organizer of BABA’s Bee School, Bill Perkins, will discuss two types of backyard beehives.

Leland Community Garden Langstroth Hive: Beekeeper Larry V. will discuss what it’s like starting a hive from a package of bees.

Paul Gore Garden Langstroth Hive: Beekeeper Leonard L. will discuss urban beekeeping and finding a good place to keep bees in the Boston Area.

Allandale Farm Langstroth Hives: Farmers and beekeepers Itzi and Kristin will present on beekeeping on the farm.

REGISTRATION

Dues-paying BABA members: $25/rider*

Non-members: $35/rider*

To guarantee a spot on the tour, please register online here. Check-in will be at the Boston Nature Center (500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126) starting at 8:45 am. There, you will get your tour t-shirt, join your group, and start the ride! There is parking at the Boston Nature Center. If there are spots available, we will also take day-of registrations in cash or check.

*There is no extra charge if you bring a child in a bike seat.

BYO PICNIC LUNCH
After a full morning of cycling and bees, all groups will gather back at the Boston Nature Center for a bring-your-own picnic lunch and a chance to mingle!

Please bring a bag lunch, bicycle, helmet, and water bottle! The total cycling distance is ~10 miles. Light snacks will be provided throughout the tour and at lunch.

BIKE RENTALS
Urban AdvenTours is offering 15% bike rentals for this event.

Many thanks to this year’s sponsors!
*Best Bees Beekeeping Services
*Maxant Honey Processing Equipment
*Agricultural Hall
*Boston Organics
*Iggy’s Bread
*When Pigs Fly

And thanks to this year’s benefactors!
*David Kelman, Keller Williams Realty Showcase Properties

Please contact us if the suggested general registration fee is prohibitive for you. All proceeds will be reinvested in education & outreach initiatives by the Boston Area Beekeepers Association (formerly Boston Beekeepers Club).

By purchasing a Tour de Hives ticket participants agree and do hereby release from all liability and hold harmless The Tour de Hives (Tour), sponsored by the Boston Area Beekeepers Association and any of its volunteers representing or related to the Tour de Hives. This liability release is for any and all liability for personal injuries including death and property losses or damage in connection with any activity of the above mentioned Tour. The above-named individual(s) further agree to abide by all the rules and regulations that are presented by this Tour.