ApeTerra Pre On The Road × Di Ape in Ape
ApeTerra arrives in Canale Monterano
Bees, honey, biodiversity, community, science, art and new generations become a live story.
7–8 November 2026
The first concrete stop
A territory becomes a studio, laboratory and story
In Canale Monterano ApeTerra meets the annual “Di Ape in Ape” event for a pilot weekend combining beekeeping, the Honey Museum, biodiversity, the Agricultural University, family activities, research, art, streaming and social content.
Production stays concentrated in the historic centre to reduce travel; on Sunday the story opens out to the Reserve, the amphitheatre and Casale Santioro.
What happens
A weekend connecting territory and media
Honey Museum
Beekeeping heritage, Canale Monterano honey and sensory tasting.
Families and children
Workshops, candles, pollination, microscopy and learning activities.
120th Agricultural University
Territory, paths, historic gardens, rural memory and Casale Santioro.
Science and biodiversity
Reserve, specialists, agronomy, bee health and sustainable practices.
Bear 001
Public unveiling of the artwork born from the original drawing of an 11-year-old child.
ApeTerra VR / Minecraft
Two VR stations to enter the digital ApeTerra world.
Honey, products and community
Market, “Miele a go go”, local products and honey-themed food.
Live, creators and sponsors
Streaming, Reels, Stories, backstage and partner content.
Public programme
Two days, two movements of the same story
Di Ape in Ape – main day
Museum, honey, children, market, Agricultural University, science, Bear 001, VR, experiences and the main live event.
Reserve, memory and future
Route from the Visitor Centre to the amphitheatre and Casale Santioro, final live, community wrap-up and closing.
Detailed activity times will be published after the final run of show is confirmed with local partners.
Orso 001
A drawing that becomes a public symbol
Bear 001 comes from the original concept and drawing of an 11-year-old child. In Canale Monterano the artwork enters ApeTerra’s public story alongside the crowdfunding campaign and the hives.
Original concept and drawing of Bear 001: an 11-year-old child.
Locations
An event designed to travel less and tell more
Central cluster
Piazza Tübingen, Sala Gasperini, Sala Natili, children’s gardens, Honey Museum and gazebo.
Nature area
Monterano Reserve Visitor Centre and adjacent amphitheatre.
Outer territory
Casale Santioro and the story of the Agricultural University’s 120 years.
Stop partners
ApeTerra × MONTERANO APICOLTORI Association
Associazione MONTERANO APICOLTORI APS
With the patronage of
The territory involved
A local network already in motion
The organisations below are part of the programme and local coordination; patronage logos are published only after formal confirmation.
Patronage, partners and media
Who makes the first stop possible
Sponsors and partners
Technical partners
Want to join the first stop?
ApeTerra is looking for partners who want to connect their name with biodiversity, territories, education and high-visibility content.
Press and media
Tell the story of the stop
Press releases, images, materials and contacts for journalists and media.
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Every contribution leaves something in the territory
Crowdfunding, hives and installations transform event visibility into real-world impact.
Discover the crowdfunding campaign →