 | Michigan Beekeepers Association |
The Michigan Beekeepers AssociatioNMembership in the Michigan Beekeepers Association supports Michigan bees and beekeepers. When you become a member of the Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA), you are joining the oldest continuously operating agricultural organization in the state of Michigan, and one of the oldest beekeeping clubs in the country. |
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| Trees for Pollinators PLANT A TREE. SAVE A BEE. Michigan Beekeepers Association announces the Spring 2026 “Trees for Pollinators” program, now in it's fifth year. We invite local bee clubs, garden clubs, pollinator groups, arborist organizations, schools and local communities to help distribute trees. Sales are open now thru March 28, 2026. Purchase a pollinator beneficial shrub or tree from the Michigan Beekeepers Association. One-third of funds received benefit our local bee clubs. We will be offering the following potted one to two gallon plants for $30 each.
We will be offering the following potted one to two gallon plant for $35 each
We are also selling 2ft - 3 ft bareroot trees for $20 each. Planting bareroot trees helps them more easily adapt to existing growing conditions.
All orders will be taken through the MBA website, paid for by credit card, and distributed through a local bee club in your area. The expected delivery date is early April. If you have tax exempt status please email Michele Armstrong at secretary@mba-bees.org for further assistance. Tree Orders |
Seven Sons Tree
| Beekeeping Workshops and Webinars MSU Extension |
| I Spy with all 5 Eyes - pollinator activity book Help us teach kids that one of every three bites of food requires a pollinator! “I Spy with all 5 Eyes …” is a bilingual activity book designed to teach kids of all ages — and kids-at-heart — about the important role of pollinators, featuring apis mellifera. A passion project of MBA’s Charlotte Hubbard, with the help of Kimi Baker, this activity book features the original artwork of Kalamazoo artist Carolyn Fink and shares FUNducational pollination facts through engaging activities. Looking for a unique and engaging way to give back to the community? This activity book is the perfect solution! Order a box of 48 books (includes free shipping) $45. Also available for two copies for $5 (includes free shipping). |
Frontiers in Apitherapy: The history, science and promise of psilocybe-infused Blue Honey by Cecilia Infante, PhD
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| A refuge for pollinators: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat on marginal farmland using federal funds Heather Chapman and Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology - September 27, 2022 Establishing a pollinator refuge through the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program in southern Michigan. There are many ways to support pollinator health by planting flowers. This case study provides one example of establishing pollinator habitat in southern Michigan by participating in the National Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program. |
 Problem and Unwanted Bees | SWARM REMOVAL and Cut-out CONTACT LISTsLists of beekeepers who can remove swarms or colonies for you. If you aren't sure what you have, please check out our page on Unwanted Bees (link at left).
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Keep Your Bees Safe from BearsKeep Yogi out of your bee yard! Bear fence plans from the Michigan DNR and Scientific Beekeeping. |
