MSU Bee Palooza

MSU Bee Palooza Outreach event hosted by Michigan State University to celebrate bees, plants, and other pollinators. ๐Ÿ

Bee Palooza is a celebration of pollinators and the promotion of pollinator stewardship. Pollinators are animals that move pollen between flowers, resulting in seeds, nuts, and fruits. Most bees, some other insects, some birds, and some bats are pollinators. Pollinator stewardship is when humans play an active part in protecting and providing natural resources that pollinators need - including clean water and food (aka nectar and pollen).

03/31/2026

Native plants provide benefits to the environment and to gardeners.

03/31/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Celebrate Earth Day with us at Beal Botanical Garden! Roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the soil, and help us make our campus bloom brighter than ever. Every little act of care counts. Letโ€™s grow a greener future together! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š Register with the link below.
https://bealbotanicalgarden.msu.edu/events/2026/04/earth-day-volunteer-day

03/28/2026
03/23/2026

Spring is almost here... but donโ€™t be tempted to start garden cleanup too soon!

During winter, pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, find shelter in fallen leaves, dry stems, and in the ground, making it crucial to preserve
them until hibernating is over. By postponing spring cleaning, we give insects the chance to thrive and contribute to our ecosystem.

Graphic created by the Brookline, Massachusetts Pollinator Pathway, with artwork by Chen Nir.
cleanup insects

03/13/2026

๐Ÿ๐ŸŒผ Bees are small, but their role in nature is huge. Without bees, many flowers wouldnโ€™t bloom and many fruits wouldnโ€™t grow. They are the silent workers that keep our planet alive. Unfortunately, due to pesticides, pollution, and habitat loss, bee populations are decreasing around the world.
But the good news is โ€” every small action can make a difference. Plant more flowers, avoid harmful chemicals in gardens, support sustainable honey, and create safe spaces for bees to live and thrive. Even a small garden or a bowl of water can help these amazing pollinators survive.
When we protect bees, we protect our food, our flowers, and the balance of nature itself. Letโ€™s respect these tiny heroes and do our part to keep them buzzing for generations to come. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›

03/13/2026

Biology on Tap April 2026! is part of the MSU Science Festival
We'll meet Thursday April 2 at 7:00pm at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy (6380 Drumheller Rd) for talks about Botany & Dragons and bacteria lifestyles!

See the image below for more details and check out the MSU Science Festival for more great science events happening throughout the month of April!

03/01/2026
03/01/2026

Serving Up Food Safety โ€“ Monday, Mar. 2, 12 p.m.

Ready for Power Outages?
Join us to learn how to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe from foodborne illness during power outages, before you experience an emergency event
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSafety2026/

03/01/2026

This April, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are co-hosting the inaugural Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit on MSU's campus. The event will bring together Tribal leaders, farmers, scholars, and advocates to uplift Indigenous voices, share traditional food-system knowledge, and build sustainable, community-driven solutions for food sovereignty.
Learn more and register by visiting: go.msu.edu/IFSSRelease

Native American Institute
Michigan State University Extension
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

We want to thank our logo designer Jeremy Hemberger for this awesome logo! We hope you joined our neighborhood this week...
08/26/2025

We want to thank our logo designer Jeremy Hemberger for this awesome logo! We hope you joined our neighborhood this weekend. ๐Ÿ

Check out more of his work: https://jhemberger.github.io/graphic_art/

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