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The Michigan Beekeepers AssociatioNMembership in the Michigan Beekeepers Association supports Michigan bees and beekeepers. When you become a member of the Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA), you are joining the oldest continuously operating agricultural organization in the state of Michigan, and one of the oldest beekeeping clubs in the country. |
I Spy with all 5 Eyes - pollinator activity book Help us teach kids that one of every three bites of food requires a pollinator! “I Spy with all 5 Eyes …” is a bilingual activity book designed to teach kids of all ages — and kids-at-heart — about the important role of pollinators, featuring apis mellifera. A passion project of MBA’s Charlotte Hubbard, with the help of Kimi Baker, this activity book features the original artwork of Kalamazoo artist Carolyn Fink and shares FUNducational pollination facts through engaging activities. Looking for a unique and engaging way to give back to the community? This activity book is the perfect solution! Order a box of 48 books (includes free shipping in Michigan) $35 MBA Members / $50 Non Members. Also available for two copies for $5 (includes free shipping in Michigan). |
Trees for Pollinators Michigan Beekeepers Association announces the “Trees for Pollinators” program for spring 2025. We have trees available from this Spring's program for sale. The trees are potted and will be available for pickup at the 2025 MBA Fall Conference. Sales are open now thru October 1, 2025. Trees must be paid for by credit card. The price per tree is $30. We will be offering potted one to two gallon plants: Buttonbush Silky Dogwood Black Gum, Tupelo Little Leaf Linden Tulip Poplar Tree Lilac All orders will be taken through October 1, 2025 on the MBA website and picked up at the 2025 MBA Fall Conference. More stock may be available at the conference. Order Trees |
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Michigan Beekeepers on TV Media Meet WMNU-TV PBS WNMU Public Television interviewed Charlotte Hubbard, Adam Ingrao, Joel Lantz and Rich Wieske as they were getting reading for the UP Beekeeping Conference being held on NMU’s campus. Mike Settles "Media Meet" from the Marquette channel 13 spent Friday morning March 29, 2024 talking on air for 1/2 hour. It will be available for streaming on our Media Meet webpage (https://wnmutv.nmu.edu/programs/media-meet/). Here is a direct link to the program, https://wnmuvideo.nmu.edu/video/its-all-about-the-bees-a0ulgk/https://wnmuvideo.nmu.edu/video/its-all-about-the-bees-a0ulgk/. It will remain at that link for months and years to come, so feel free to use it as you see fit .Best of luck this weekend. |
Frontiers in Apitherapy: The history, science and promise of psilocybe-infused Blue Honey by Cecilia Infante, PhD |
A refuge for pollinators: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat on marginal farmland using federal funds Heather Chapman and Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology - September 27, 2022 Establishing a pollinator refuge through the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program in southern Michigan. There are many ways to support pollinator health by planting flowers. This case study provides one example of establishing pollinator habitat in southern Michigan by participating in the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program. |
![]() Problem and Unwanted Bees | SWARM REMOVAL and Cut-out CONTACT LISTsLists of beekeepers who can remove swarms or colonies for you. If you aren't sure what you have, please check out our page on Unwanted Bees (link at left). | Keep Your Bees Safe from BearsKeep Yogi out of your bee yard! Bear fence plans from the Michigan DNR and Scientific Beekeeping. |