AutismBC Goes to Country Bee Honey Farm (Victoria)

Have an Un-baa-lievable time with us!

Join us for a day of fun and discovery at Country Bee Honey Farm! Enjoy goat snuggles, explore the grounds, and meet a variety of animals, including sheep, pigs, birds, emus, alpacas, baby chicks, a miniature donkey, and a miniature pony. You’ll even have the chance to feed them! 

Stroll through the gardens, admire wildflowers, and observe honeybees in action. 

Location: Country Bee Honey Farm , 6440 West Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1W8. Map 

Date and Time: 

• Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Professional Development Day for multiple school districts).
• Plan to spend at least an hour exploring the farm.  

Who: 20 spots are available for autistic children and their caregivers. You must have an AutismBC membership to access these events. 

Cost: FREE; AutismBC membership is required. 

How to Register:

• Registration opens on Friday, August 23rd, at 12 p.m. and closes on Tuesday, September 17, at 12 p.m. or when the event is at total capacity. There will be a waitlist. 
• Registration is required for this event, and by registering, you are RSVP-ing to this AutismBC Goes.
• You can log in to your membership portal to complete the event registration. 

Things to note: 

• Sarah Taylor, our Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator, will guide you through check-in when you arrive.
• Please dress for the weather.
• Parents must supervise their children throughout the event. This event offers families a chance to connect and enjoy the animals in a safe, inclusive environment where autistic children can feel comfortable and have fun. 
• You’re welcome to bring a leashed dog and a picnic basket or grab a treat from the farm store.
• Since this is an active bee farm, please bring allergy medication if you’re allergic to bees, hay, or livestock. 

Accessibility:
Please note the pathways leading to the upper gardens are unpaved, medium-steep slopes and rocky. The farm store, petting zoo and beehive are wheelchair and stroller-friendly.

Registration opens on Friday, August 23, at 12:00 PM and closes on Tuesday, September 17, at 12:00 PM or when the event is at total capacity. There will be a waitlist. Log in to your membership portal to complete the event registration. 

About AutismBC Goes:

AutismBC Goes events foster community and belonging for our members, ensuring cost is never a barrier. We organize engaging outings and activities for autistic individuals and their families to connect and have fun in an inclusive environment.

Our programs are designed to support, empower, and connect the autism community!

Not yet an AutismBC Member? Sign-up for a Membership: Our Membership — AutismBC