Pollinators & Pollination

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• Mar 5

  Extension Master Gardener Program Training Course Traverse City (Leelanau County)

  March 5, 2020 – June 11, 2020 4 - 8 p.m. Grand Traverse Regional Arts Campus, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd., Room 8B, Traverse City, MI 49684

  The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities.

• Oct 9

  2020 Smart Gardening for Butterflies

  October 9, 2020 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kent/MSU Extension, 775 Ball Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Join us as we learn more about the 160 species of butterflies found in Michigan. Topics include identification, habitats, food sources and distribution.

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  Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)

  Published on June 1, 2015
  Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries.

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  Varroa Mite Testing Kit (E3253)

  Published on April 25, 2017
  The varroa mite is a devastating pest in honey bee colonies. This kit can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy to monitor varroa mite levels to determine if your colony is at risk or requires treatment.

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  Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them (E3282)

  Published on April 29, 2016
  The pocket-sized guide is designed to help farmers and gardeners identify the many species of bees inhabiting Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes region.

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  Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations

  Published on May 4, 2016
  Before keeping bees in any state, it is important to know all the rules and regulations to make sure your apiary can run smoothly, and the health of your bees and your neighbors are protected.

• Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

  Published on July 26, 2017
  

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  Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

  Published on June 10, 2016
  

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  Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan

  Published on October 5, 2017
  Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars.

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  Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.

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  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.

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  Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden

  Published on June 7, 2016
  MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden.

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  Three new webinars available for nursery growers

  Published on March 18, 2015
  Three pre-recorded webinars on how to grow “bee-friendly” plants, manage pests in the nursery and plant nutrition are now available.

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  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.

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  Exploring pollinators with youth

  Published on March 22, 2018
  Using this activity to explore what pollinators do and why they are important is one way to engage youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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  Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference keynote speakers announced

  Published on June 1, 2015
  Keynote speakers from six universities and three countries will kick off this important conference for those working with ornamental plant production and maintenance.

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  Small farm insect pest management workshop held Aug. 13, 2017

  Published on July 28, 2017
  Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to find out what’s “bugging” your crops and what you can do about them using informed decisions and sustainable approaches.

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  10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.

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  Blueberry pollination workshops on November 4, 2015

  Published on October 7, 2015
  Workshops designed to give blueberry growers a better understanding of pollination during bloom.

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  Students find winter is a perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator garden project

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Alcona first-grade students spend day learning and preparing for their part in creating library garden.