Bumblebee search in Diest

On June 6 and 7, 2026, it is Bumblebee weekend. Throughout Flanders, there is attention for the bumblebee that weekend, including in Diest. During this Hommel Weekend, we will go in search of bumblebees and their biotope together. On this walk, you will get to know our fluffiest wild bees (because that's what they are!) and learn a lot about their way of life and relationship with certain plants. You probably already knew that they are important pollinating insects, but had you heard of long-tongues and short-tongues? We will also teach you how to recognize the different species of bumblebees. After this walk, the red-tailed bumblebee, common carder bee, or tree bumblebee will no longer be a mystery to you ... and who knows, we might even see a rare species! We will also teach you how to handle catching bumblebees with a butterfly net.