Michigan State University Extension publishes guide for encouraging pollinators

The new guidebook will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support vital bee species.


From University of Michigan Extension

“Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them” is a new Michigan State University Extension publication that provides an overview of the diverse community of wild and managed bees across the Great Lakes region. Packed with photos of the most common bee species and showing photographs and descriptions of wildflowers that are attractive to bees, the guide also provides a section on bee conservation with some practical steps to take.

For more information on the guide and how to purchase a copy, visit the University of Michigan Extension website.