 | Michigan Beekeepers Association |
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. |
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Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference 2026 Registration is Open! When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Where: Kellogg Center, East Lansing *Early Bird Registration January 1st - January 31st Join us for a day of learning, networking, and fellowship. You’ll find valuable sessions, hands-on tips, and fresh ideas for beginners and seasoned beekeepers to prepare for the new season. 2026 Spring Conference Registration 2026 Spring Vendor Table Registration For additional vendor information or to register for a complimentary club table, please contact Keith Lazar at 248-361-1710 or keithmlazar@hotmail.com. Interested in donating an item to our silent auction? Please contact our Silent Auction Coordinator Kim Marie Wood at kimwood131517@gmail.com or (231) 670-3969. *An all-you-can-eat lunch is available for $13.50 across the street at Brody Square Food Court, 241 W Brody Rd. Please note they are CASHLESS and accept debit/credit cards and various mobile payment options. See https://eatatstate.msu.edu/public for menus. Keynote Speaker: Judy Wu-Smart Dr. Judy Wu-Smart (Associate Professor & Extension Specialist) received her MS at Washington State University under the advisement of Drs. Steve Sheppard and Carol Anelli and a PhD from University of Minnesota with Dr. Marla Spivak. She has been the director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bee Lab since 2015. At UNL, she and her team have been developing a robust pollinator health program for the Midwest region to help beekeepers, scientists, policy makers, and land managers understand the underlying stressors challenging bee health, such as improper management of pests and diseases and exposure to pesticides. Community engagement and promoting science literacy around these complicated farm-to-table issues are also key components of our research and extension education programs. To find more about our programs and training opportunities visit https://entomology.unl.edu/bee-lab and https://gpmb.unl.edu/ or follow us on Facebook. Pre-Conference Events Friday, February 27, 2026 Zachary Huang, PhD, will instruct a 2-hour workshop on honey bee anatomy and dissection. The workshop will include a presentation detailing the biology of honey bee structure, real time video showing how to manipulate a honey bee under a dissecting scope, and an opportunity to dissect your own bees under a dissecting scope with provided forceps. Time will be provided for questions and individual coaching on dissections. Children and minors must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. The cost of the workshop is $45. Registration is required. Honey Bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop, 1:15PM - 3:15 pm Tour MSU's Pollinator Performance Center, which focuses on research and extension to support beekeepers, growers whose crops depend on insect pollination, and the public. During this tour, you'll get to check out the honey processing room, an overwintering chamber, beekeeping equipment, and other educational stations. Children and minors are welcome to attend, but they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. This event is free. Registration is required. *Space is limited! MSU Pollinator Performance Center Tour, February 27, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
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| Trees for Pollinators PLANT A TREE. SAVE A BEE. Michigan Beekeepers Association announces the Spring 2026 “Trees for Pollinators” program, now in it's fifth year. We invite local bee clubs, garden clubs, pollinator groups, arborist organizations, schools and local communities to help distribute trees. Sales are open now thru March 28, 2026. Purchase a pollinator beneficial shrub or tree from the Michigan Beekeepers Association. One-third of funds received benefit our local bee clubs. We will be offering the following potted one to two gallon plants for $30 each.
We will be offering the following potted one to two gallon plant for $35 each
We are also selling 2ft - 3 ft bareroot trees for $20 each. Planting bareroot trees helps them more easily adapt to existing growing conditions.
All orders will be taken through the MBA website, paid for by credit card, and distributed through a local bee club in your area. The expected delivery date is early April. If you have tax exempt status please email Michele Armstrong at secretary@mba-bees.org for further assistance. Tree Orders |
Seven Sons Tree
| 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) $45. Also available for two copies for $5 (includes free shipping). |
Frontiers in Apitherapy: The history, science and promise of psilocybe-infused Blue Honey by Cecilia Infante, PhD
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| 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).
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Keep Your Bees Safe from BearsKeep Yogi out of your bee yard! Bear fence plans from the Michigan DNR and Scientific Beekeeping. |
