About the show
The traveling educational roadshow is focused on bees and their vital role in our ecosystem with sessions are often led by Certified Master Beekeeper, Konrad Bouffard of Round Rock Honey.
It is presented by H-E-B in partnership with Healthy Hive Foundation.
Schedule of events
The Roadshow is a huge success and has been extended through 2026! Upcoming events are:
May 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Del Valle ISD Child Development Center
May 13, 2026 | 7:45 AM
Grandview Hills Elementary
May 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Liberty Hill Elementary
July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dallas Public Library Community Nature Expo
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What you’ll learn and do
Bee EDUCATION
Learn fascinating facts about honeybees and other pollinators, and how they make honey
CONSERVATION TIPS
Get meaningful advice on ways to help save bees and create a bee-friendly garden and reduce pesticides
HONEY TASTING
Discover how to identify honey pollens and nectars by taste, highlighting a variety of different flavors
ACTIVITIES & PRIZES
Engage in hands-on activities and live demonstrations for all ages. There are usually prizes and fun giveaways!
The Talking Bees Roadshow aims to raise awareness about the importance of bees for our food supply and environmental health, emphasizing how honeybees are critical for ecosystem renewal. You’ll learn about other pollinators, honey flavors, bee-friendly gardens and why we are working to help save the bees!
The roadshow, designed for all ages, is held at libraries, community events, clubs, and festivals primarily across Texas. It is presented by H-E-B in partnership with Healthy Hive Foundation.
Click here to read the press release
Click here to watch a News4 San Antonio segment
Roadshow gallery
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About the teacher
Konrad Bouffard is an entrepreneur, educator, and storyteller with a passion for turning complex ideas into memorable experiences. He and his wife, Elizabeth, founded Round Rock Honey in 2003 with four backyard hives and a farmers market table, growing it into one of Texas’ most beloved brands.
A graduate of Southwestern University and Indiana University, Bloomington, Konrad spent ten years as a high school teacher in Austin-area schools, earning both a national Parents’ Choice Teaching Award and an Innovative Teaching Grant for his creative approach to education.
When he’s not advocating for bees, he’s cycling through Texas logging more than 5,000 miles a year.
