Let Me Tell You About The Birds And The Bees: Jewel Akens sang this song in 1965, but is still up -to -date on the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July. It is then the rural open beekeeping days and you can also visit a beekeeper in Zoetermeer.

You not only learn about the bees and beekeepers, you can also taste nice local honey. In Zoetermeer you can go to the Honingpot and Hof van Seghwaert:

  • De Honingpot, Tichelberg 13
    Sunday, July 13, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    Ask your questions about honey bees to beekeeper Susanne Ramselaar. There is a short film to be seen, tasting products and a shop to buy presents.
  • Hof van Seghwaert, Gaardedreef 169
    Saturday July 12, 10.30 am – 4 pm

National Open Beekeeping Days

During the event you learn everything about bees and beekeepers “It is fascinating to see how beekeepers work with care and dedication to protect the bees and promote their well -being,” says the Dutch Beekeepers Association (NBV) that organizes the beekeeping days. View all locations here Where you can go during the national Open Beekeeping Days.

BEEZZZ SUPPLY FACTIONS

  • The Netherlands has around 11,000 beekeepers
  • A bee population sometimes has 60,000 bees and consists mainly of workers
  • Each Bee from a people has its own task, such as the processing of nectar or defending the people
  • During the national beekeeping, 77,835 bees and gliding were counted in the Netherlands

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