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Pollinator Champions
Pollinator Champions is a free, self-paced online course offered by MSU. The course is packed full of videos, articles and fun activities to guide you through the amazing world of pollinators and pollination. Everyone is welcome to learn about pollinators for free, but for a small fee, you can receive a certificate and materials to help you give presentations about pollinators.
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Solar Pollinator Virtual Field Day #1
Published on September 1, 2020
Pollinator habitat establishment – Esther Durnwald. The first video in a three part series as part of Virtual Field Days.
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Solar Pollinator Virtual Field Day #2
Published on September 8, 2020
Virtual solar pollinator habitat field day – Rob Davis. The second video in a three part series as part of Virtual Field Days.
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Solar Pollinator Virtual Field Days #3
Published on September 15, 2020
Using controlled burn as a pollinator habitat establishment and maintenance tool – Ryan Koziatek. The last video in a three part series as part of Virtual Field Days.
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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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Oct 29
Michigan Beekeeping Q&A Webinar
October 29, 2020 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
The MSU Apiculture Team will host a questions and answers webinar for Michigan beekeepers.
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Ana Heck
Apiculture Extension Educator
heckanar@msu.edu
517-884-7976
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Meghan Milbrath
Assistant Professor
milbrat2@msu.edu
517-884-9518
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Adam Ingrao, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist: MSU Extension Veterans' Liaison / Agricultural Entomologist
ingraoad@msu.edu
906-293-3203
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Benjamin Phillips
Vegetable Crop Expertise
phill406@msu.edu
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Sarah Rautio
Consumer Horticulture Educator
rautio@msu.edu
989-984-1059
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Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies
Published on June 10, 2016
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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. -
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. -
Gardening for pollinators: Smart plants to support pollinators
Published on April 5, 2016
Pollinators and native bees will feed on many different types of flowering plants in your landscape and garden. -
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. -
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. -
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators
Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators. -
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators
Published on January 25, 2017
Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly. -
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)
Published on July 26, 2017
