Whether you grow wildflowers, vegetables, or fruit, there’s a good chance that at least some of your plants are pollinated by bees. These essential insects help plants reproduce by transferring pollen to the female reproductive parts of a plant. Bees require pollen and nectar from flowers as well as a place to nest. Michigan State University Extension is excited to offer a one-day conference about wild bees and efforts to protect them in residential landscapes.

With generous support from a U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant, MSU Extension will host the Healthy Habitats and Productive Pollinators conference at Crossroads Village, 6140 North Bray Rd., Flint, MI on June 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Due to subsidized registration, the fee is $65 and includes access to three morning lectures on exciting updates about pollinator research and outreach in Michigan and the Great Lakes region, lunch that includes honey tasting, and interactive breakout sessions in the afternoon. All attendees will receive native plant starts that can be added to their own gardens.      Register

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