News
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Bumble bees in greenhouse vegetable production
Published on April 12, 2019
Commercial bumble bees have a life style and foraging behavior that is fitting for greenhouse operations.
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Entomology student camps out to crack mystery of who preys on monarch eggs
Published on March 13, 2019
Only about 5 percent of monarch eggs survive to become butterflies. Doctoral student Andrew Myers set up 24/7 surveillance to determine who is preying on the eggs.
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Pollinator Health Meetings to provide update on Great Lakes Pollinator Health Project
Published on February 22, 2019
Three regional meetings will share how to support and build on local efforts to improve pollinator health based on MSU research and findings.
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Using pollinator gardens to help teach math
Published on January 29, 2019
Engaging youth in planning and designing a pollinator garden can help them gain comfort with math.
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New resources in Michigan provide seeds for pollinator habitat
Published on January 11, 2019
Project Wingspan and Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund expand their programs to Michigan and will provide seeds to help increase pollinator habitat.
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Tillage and squash bees: Protect your best source for pollination in your squash fields
Published on January 2, 2019
Watch our new 3-minute video to learn more about squash bees.
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Pollinator gardens give children a reason to read
Published on November 12, 2018
Using science and the environment to help encourage youth to read.
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Art inspired science exploration
Published on October 11, 2018
Youth at Alcona Elementary made caterpillars while learning about pollinators as part of their pollinator garden project.
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Saving veterans and bees with Heroes to Hives program
Published on October 1, 2018
In 2016, Michigan State University Extension introduced the Heroes to Hives (H2H) program to support veteran wellness through professional training and community development centered on beekeeping.
