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Celebrate the bees at our annual Bee Palooza
Published on May 9, 2017
The third week of June 2017 is National Pollinator Week, and Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology will be involved in several events to celebrate our fuzzy friends. -
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan
Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Solitary bees in yards a temporary nuisance
Published on April 21, 2017
Ground nesting, solitary bees are important early-season pollinators. Only use cultural control methods to control them. -
Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27
Published on April 11, 2017
Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk. -
The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release
Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees. -
Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators
Published on February 10, 2017
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators. -
Experts in crop pollination to present in webinar series
Published on January 11, 2017
Growers can prepare for spring by hearing about recent pollination research. -
Smart Gardening to support monarchs
Published on January 6, 2017
Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars. -
Attend the 2017 Plants of Distinction and beat the winter doldrums
Published on January 4, 2017
Join nationally renowned horticulturists and fellow plant enthusiasts at the daylong Plants of Distinction seminar in Novi, Michigan, Feb. 21, 2017. -
Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts
Published on November 21, 2016
Why are so many Michigan pollinator planning efforts being developed? Let’s take a closer look at three programs and plans currently forming.