Volunteer Hub: City Gardens Children's Field Trip

Share the Buzz—Volunteer at City Gardens Children's Program!

Do you enjoy working with children or have an interest in honey bees and the environment? We’re looking for volunteers to help bring engaging, hands-on bee education to 10 children, ages 5-13, from City Gardens! This field trip to the LBB's apiary and Willow Springs Park is a special reward the children earned by reaching their summer reading goal.

This is a great opportunity to inspire curiosity, teach students about pollinators, and highlight the important role bees play in our ecosystem. No prior teaching experience is required—just a willingness to learn, connect, and share.

• Help students discover the world of honey bees
• Support interactive, memorable learning experiences
• Make a positive impact in your community

Two groups of five students, ages 5–9 and 10–13, will take turns visiting the LBB apiary and Willow Springs Park. At the apiary, students will put on bee suits and get an up-close look at the inner workings of Italian honey bee colonies.  Apiary sessions will be led by Bill Lewis. At Willow Springs Park, students will learn more about honey bees, participate in a hands-on demonstration of how bees collect nectar, build a three-dimensional bee, and plant pollinator-friendly seeds. After approximately one hour, the groups will switch locations so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in both activities. Adult (parent) chaperones will accompany each group throughout the field trip.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Willow Springs Park or would like more details, we’d love to hear from you!

• Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 8AM - 10:30 AM
• Setup: Location at Willow Springs Park
• Event: City Gardens' Children's Field Trip
• Location: Willow Springs Park
• Student count: ~10 total (2 groups of 5)

Questions? Contact Linda and Kaidyn Bell, 310-796-6556 (c)