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AutismBC Goes: Country Bee Honey Farm (Vancouver Island)

September 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am
Free
Event banner for AutismBC Goes to Country Bee Honey Farm, an all-ages event free to our Vancouver Island members. The photo on the banner shoes a young child standing next to a sheep and smiling at the farm.

What’s all the buzz about? We’re returning to Country Bee Honey Farm for our second annual visit, and you’re invited to join us!

Event Details 

What: 

  • 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, observe honeybees in action, and more 
  • This FREE 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 
  • It’s going to be an un-baah-lievable time!  

Where:

When:

  • Sept. 22 at 11 AM PT (Pro-D day for multiple school districts)

Who:

  • AutismBC members in the Vancouver Island region (all ages welcome) 

A one-eyed goat looking cute in the sunshine at Country Bee Honey Farms at our 2024 version of this Goes. (Sarah Taylor, AutismBC)

Know Before You Go

  • 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
  • You’re welcome to bring a leashed dog
  • For food, you can bring 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 Information

  • Registration opens Sept. 5 and closes Sept. 17 at 12 noon both days, or when the event reaches its capacity of 40 attendants
  • If we hit 40 attendants, everyone else will be added to a waitlist and contacted in case of last-minute cancellations
  • By registering, you’re RSVPing “yes” to this Goes event
  • If you can no longer attend, please email [email protected] so we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist
  • Registration is limited to six people per household

 

The event is now waitlist only. 

About AutismBC Goes

The AutismBC Goes Logo, which shows an infinity symbol in our brand colours on the left and the name of the event series on the right.
The AutismBC Goes Logo, which shows an infinity symbol in our brand colours on the left and the name of the event series on the right.

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!

Don’t have an AutismBC membership yet? Sign up to join our community today and enjoy exclusive benefits. 

Questions? Please contact us. 

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