MSU Bee Palooza

03/31/2026

Native plants provide benefits to the environment and to gardeners.

03/31/2026

🌱 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. Let’s grow a greener future together! 🌿💚 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 don’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

🐝🌼 Bees are small, but their role in nature is huge. Without bees, many flowers wouldn’t bloom and many fruits wouldn’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 — 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. Let’s respect these tiny heroes and do our part to keep them buzzing for generations to come. 🌍💛

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 – 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

02/28/2026

Calling for volunteers for Campfire Science Night (part of MSU SciFest)! This event is April 10th, with volunteers needed starting at 5:00pm. It is a great opportunity for volunteering by leading participants through hands-on activities. Plus, eat s'mores!

Interested? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IcoOzkRLmfn8UdpMT5vrXiZxp2KZw0ELICJh1T5bAr0/edit?usp=sharing

More Questions? Email Kyleen Hall at [email protected]

08/26/2025

We want to thank our logo designer Jeremy Hemberger for this awesome logo! We hope you joined our neighborhood this weekend. 🐝

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