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Smart Gardening to support monarchs
Published on January 6, 2017
Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars. -
Attend the 2017 Plants of Distinction and beat the winter doldrums
Published on January 4, 2017
Join nationally renowned horticulturists and fellow plant enthusiasts at the daylong Plants of Distinction seminar in Novi, Michigan, Feb. 21, 2017. -
Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts
Published on November 21, 2016
Why are so many Michigan pollinator planning efforts being developed? Let’s take a closer look at three programs and plans currently forming. -
Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators
Published on November 11, 2016
Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan listening sessions
Published on August 23, 2016
Beekeepers, growers and others interested in the health of honey bees are invited to listening sessions to discuss pesticide use and bees. -
Cow vetch pops up in gardens, but is it a friend or foe?
Published on August 2, 2016
Pretty in purple, cow vetch is an attractive plant that can serve as a feeding spot for beneficial insects and butterflies, but it can also overcrowd other landscape plants. -
Why so few monarchs this season?
Published on July 26, 2016
Monarch populations appear to be down this year in Michigan. Here’s why and what you can do to help. -
Beneficial insects can contribute to natural pest suppression
Published on July 13, 2016
Xerces Society offers conservation biocontrol short course at Kellogg Biological Station July 25, 2016. -
Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents.