Tag: bees
Bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan found in Kalamazoo
It’s the first confirmed citing of the rare species in Kalamazoo County since 1975.
Report finds pesticide contamination in several Michigan waterways
A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council found contamination from neonicotinoid pesticides exceeding federal standards in Michigan waterways.
Youth club learns about native pollinators in Blair’s Grove
The For Our Youth (FOY) club had a special July meeting this summer. We were warmly welcomed to the beautiful native gardens at the home of Christine and Jim Roberts in Blair’s Grove. FOY doesn’t usually meet in July, due to the heat and vacation schedules, but we couldn’t resist Christine’s generous invitation to host […]
Former K-9 Maple is busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State University colonies
The Pollinator Performance Center’s range of projects includes a training program for dogs to uncover a bacterial disease that threatens honey bee larvae.
Grow & Tell: Tomato Blossom Time
How to support and feed your plants for a bountiful harvest.