Help the bees

Are you interested in helping bees and other pollinators? There are many ways for you to get involved!

Read this article first if you are considering beekeeping to help the bees!

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1) Become a Pollinator Champion

Take our free online course to become a Pollinator Champion, become a Certified Pollinator Champion, and give a talk on pollinators in your area.  

 

2) Plant for pollinators

Install a pollinator garden, add more flowering plants to your lawn, or install pollinator supportive habitat. 

 

3) Participate in a community science project

There are many community science projects that rely on outside contributions to help monitor and study bees and other pollinators. 

 

4) Remove bees safely

If bees are a pest on your property, work with a local beekeeper to see if you can save them.  

 

5) Help beekeeping associations

Volunteer with your local beekeeping club to support beekeepers, honey bees, and other pollinators. 

 

6) Advocate for pollinators

Support pollinator policy through advocacy. 

 

7) Donate

Donate to the Michigan Pollinator Initiative so we can continue our work helping pollinators.