CAMBP and The HIVE Collaborating to Provide Two Workshops
The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), based at UC Davis, and The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen in Woodland, have joined forces to present two January courses at The HIVE.
The first is The Science of Honey Tasting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 24 and the second is The Science of Mead Tasting, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. The workshops celebrate bees, beekeeping, and the sensory sciences.
The public can enroll in either course individually or attend both at a discounted rate. CAMBP members earn a certificate of completion that also fulfills the Journey-level honey tasting requirement.
"For anyone who has ever wondered why honey tastes the way it does, or how the world’s oldest fermented beverage continues to surprise modern palates, these classes offer rare, hands-on access to scientific, cultural, and sensory expertise," the organizers said. "They are also a unique holiday gift for the bee and food lovers on your list."
Day 1: The Science of Honey Tasting
Saturday, Jan. 24: • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. • $200
Registration: https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule/science-honey-tasting
The honey instructors will include bee scientist Elina Lastro Niño, UC Cooperative Extension Professor of Apiculture; member of UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty; and the founder and director of CAMBP.
Day 2: The Science of Mead Tasting
Sunday, Jan. 25 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • $200
Registration: https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule/science-mead-tasting
The mead instructors include Amina Harris, "Queen Bee" of The HIVE and the retired founder-director of the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center.
Participants may register for either class individually for $200 each, or bundle both days for $350 (a $50 savings).
Bundle link:
https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule/bundle-science-honey-tasting-and-science-mead-tasting
Organizers said that not only will participants walk away with expanded knowledge and refined tasting skills, but their enrollment helps support science-based honey bee health research and education through CAMBP. The statewide organization provides science-based training for beekeepers to manage colonies and contribute to pollinator stewardship.
TheCAMBP–HIVE collaboration bridges science, sensory exploration, and community engagement and is billed as "an unforgettable, hands-on experience with some of the field’s leading experts."
Space is limited for both classes. Early registration is encouraged. For more information or to enroll:
https://cambp.ucdavis.edu/classes/class-schedule