{"product_id":"father-s-day-hive-experience-coffee-lunch-with-the-bees","title":"Father’s Day Hive Experience: Coffee \u0026 Lunch with the Bees","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eFather’s Day Hive Experience: Coffee \u0026amp; Lunch with the Bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn immersive farm experience at Purple Haven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 am till 2 pm  June 21 Father's Day \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eA Hands-On Beekeeping \u0026amp; Honey Bee Experience in Haldimand County, Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eStep into the incredible world of \u003cb\u003ehoneybees, pollinators, and beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003ci\u003eCoffee with Dr. Jo and the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e, a unique \u003cb\u003eeducational farm experience\u003c\/b\u003e at Purple Haven Lavender Farm. Located in \u003cb\u003eHaldimand County, Southern Ontario\u003c\/b\u003e, this one‑hour event offers an engaging and informative introduction to the Western Honey Bee (\u003ci\u003eApis mellifera\u003c\/i\u003e), led by Dr. Jo, an experienced beekeeper and educator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003einteractive beekeeping workshop\u003c\/b\u003e combines live demonstrations, hands‑on learning, and group discussion, making it a memorable \u003cb\u003efamily‑friendly agritourism experience\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you’re a gardener, nature enthusiast, homeschool family, or simply looking for unique things to do in \u003cb\u003eOntario’s countryside\u003c\/b\u003e, this experience offers a meaningful connection to nature and sustainable agriculture.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePicnic Lunch Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your time with the bees, settle in and continue the experience with a relaxed \u003cstrong\u003epicnic-style lunch on the farm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything is thoughtfully prepared for you—so all you have to do is sit back, sip your coffee, and enjoy the moment. Surrounded by open fields and fresh country air, this peaceful setting creates the perfect opportunity to slow down, connect, and truly enjoy each other’s company. Whether you’re celebrating Father’s Day or simply looking for a unique outing, this experience beautifully rounds out the day as a \u003cstrong\u003ememorable farm date\u003c\/strong\u003e—simple, meaningful, and just the right mix of discovery and relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eDid you know a single worker bee lives only about \u003cb\u003e40 days in spring or summer\u003c\/b\u003e, may visit \u003cb\u003eup to 100 flowers per trip\u003c\/b\u003e, and produces just \u003cb\u003e1\/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime\u003c\/b\u003e? It takes a colony of approximately \u003cb\u003e556 bees\u003c\/b\u003e to create just one pound of honey. There are more than \u003cb\u003e20,000 bee species worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003e4,000 in North America\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e800 in Canada\u003c\/b\u003e, yet only \u003cb\u003eeight species are true honey bees\u003c\/b\u003e. You’ll explore these fascinating facts and more during the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eOntario beekeeping experience\u003c\/b\u003e covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eBasic honey bee biology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe castes of the honeybee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e (queen, workers, drones)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eBeekeeping equipment and tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eHow a working bee colony functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThe essential role of \u003cb\u003epollinators in food systems and ecosystems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eOptional Apiary Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eAfter the educational portion, guests may choose to \u003cb\u003esuit up in a beekeeper’s suit\u003c\/b\u003e and visit the apiary for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime photo opportunity—standing near active hives and holding a frame alive with bees. Participation in the hive visit is completely optional, and observing from a distance is always welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eYour safety is our priority. \u003cb\u003eProtective gear is provided\u003c\/b\u003e (excluding footwear), and participants are fully supported by an experienced beekeeper throughout the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eA Welcoming Ontario Farm Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 15.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ehands-on farm event in Haldimand County\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to be accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re searching for \u003cb\u003ethings to do in Southern Ontario\u003c\/b\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eeducational family outing\u003c\/b\u003e, or a unique \u003cb\u003erural tourism experience\u003c\/b\u003e, Coffee with Dr. Jo and the Bees offers discovery, learning, and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50298939408577,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7364\/files\/World_Bee_Day_Importance_of_Bees_4.png?v=1780627362","url":"https:\/\/www.purplehaven.ca\/products\/father-s-day-hive-experience-coffee-lunch-with-the-bees","provider":"Purple Haven ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}