Attractions to discover, June 26, 2023 2023-06-26 2023-06-26 Quebecgetaways quebecvacances.com Photo credit: Miellerie La Lune de Miel When you visit Quebec’s first bee interpretation centre, located in Stoke in the Eastern Townships, you are plunged head first into the wonders of the apiary world! Miellerie Lune de Miel is a honey farm that offers educational visits that will pique the whole family’s interest. This immersive experience gives you a chance to understand the life of bees, essential to the planet’s ecosystems, and to learn more about the production of honey. At Miellerie Lune de Miel, it’s all about the bees. It’s a love story more than 40 years in the making! What is pollination? Plants must be pollinated to reproduce: 80% of plant species worldwide and 35% of agricultural production depend on insects. The pollinators making the biggest impact are bumblebees and domestic and indigenous bees. Nectar and pollen are produced by flowers, which attract and nourish these insects. Pollen grains from the stamen (the male part of the plant) stick to the bees' furry bodies. Flitting from flower to flower, these insects drop the pollen grains onto the stigmas (the female part of the plant). As a result, ripe seeds grow, producing young plants or fruits. Surplus pollen is returned to the nest to feed the bees’ eggs and larvae. That’s why it's so important to protect pollinators. Visits tailored to all ages Tours for Young Families are geared to children ages 2 to 7. In the screening room, discover the universe of bees and watch the 15-minute cartoon about the world of Abby the Bee. This will be followed by a viewing of the glass-fronted hive, then an exploration of the Giant Hive to understand the social organisation of bees. End on a sweet note with a honey tasting! General Public Tours are perfect for adults and older kids. These visits include a presentation about the world of honey, bees and pollinators, as well as a 15-minute film about bees and their know-how. You will also have a chance to observe the glass-fronted hive and the Giant Hive to learn about bee hierarchies and to stop and treat your taste buds to some delicious honey. General Public Tours. Photo credit: Miellerie La Lune de Miel Share some joy–and some sweet treats! Follow up these enlightening discoveries with a picnic in the bucolic charm of the grounds while the kids enjoy the playground. Meet the charming chickens and friendly alpacas, then brpwse through the delicious products from the hive and the gift sets at the fantastic Nectarium Boutique!
Photo credit: Miellerie La Lune de Miel When you visit Quebec’s first bee interpretation centre, located in Stoke in the Eastern Townships, you are plunged head first into the wonders of the apiary world! Miellerie Lune de Miel is a honey farm that offers educational visits that will pique the whole family’s interest. This immersive experience gives you a chance to understand the life of bees, essential to the planet’s ecosystems, and to learn more about the production of honey. At Miellerie Lune de Miel, it’s all about the bees. It’s a love story more than 40 years in the making! What is pollination? Plants must be pollinated to reproduce: 80% of plant species worldwide and 35% of agricultural production depend on insects. The pollinators making the biggest impact are bumblebees and domestic and indigenous bees. Nectar and pollen are produced by flowers, which attract and nourish these insects. Pollen grains from the stamen (the male part of the plant) stick to the bees' furry bodies. Flitting from flower to flower, these insects drop the pollen grains onto the stigmas (the female part of the plant). As a result, ripe seeds grow, producing young plants or fruits. Surplus pollen is returned to the nest to feed the bees’ eggs and larvae. That’s why it's so important to protect pollinators. Visits tailored to all ages Tours for Young Families are geared to children ages 2 to 7. In the screening room, discover the universe of bees and watch the 15-minute cartoon about the world of Abby the Bee. This will be followed by a viewing of the glass-fronted hive, then an exploration of the Giant Hive to understand the social organisation of bees. End on a sweet note with a honey tasting! General Public Tours are perfect for adults and older kids. These visits include a presentation about the world of honey, bees and pollinators, as well as a 15-minute film about bees and their know-how. You will also have a chance to observe the glass-fronted hive and the Giant Hive to learn about bee hierarchies and to stop and treat your taste buds to some delicious honey. General Public Tours. Photo credit: Miellerie La Lune de Miel Share some joy–and some sweet treats! Follow up these enlightening discoveries with a picnic in the bucolic charm of the grounds while the kids enjoy the playground. Meet the charming chickens and friendly alpacas, then brpwse through the delicious products from the hive and the gift sets at the fantastic Nectarium Boutique!