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Enter the hives at Oakland University with Brian Peterson-Roest from Bees in the D.

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Bees in the D's Detroit Hives

Join us at @DetroitTaco tomorrow in support and mention #beesinthed and they will donate 20% of you bill to #savethebees! #tacos #urbanbeekeeping #Detroit 🐝

BEE-TASTIC FACT OF THE DAY! Some #honey — much of which is imported from Asia — has been found to contain toxins and antibiotics, according to a Department of Justice news release.⠀ source: https://buff.ly/2U1fGmN⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #photooftheday #themoreyouknow #beesinthed #downtowndetroit #savethebees #urbanbeekeeping #education #conservation #detroit #bees #bee #beehives #honeybee #honeycomb #🐝 #detroitmichigan #hellyeahdetroit #detroitusa #rawdetroit #motorcityshooters #detroitrespect

There have been no beehive losses in Cuba. Unable to import pesticides due to the embargo, the island now exports valuable organic honey.⠀ Source: https://buff.ly/2P047uW⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #photooftheday #themoreyouknow #beesinthed #downtowndetroit #savethebees #urbanbeekeeping #education #conservation #detroit #bees #bee #beehives #honeybee #honeycomb #🐝 #detroitmichigan #hellyeahdetroit #detroitusa #rawdetroit #motorcityshooters #detroitrespect

Happy Easter, May your home be filled with love this Easter season!⠀ #photooftheday #themoreyouknow #beesinthed #downtowndetroit #savethebees #urbanbeekeeping #education #conservation #detroit #bees #bee #beehives #honeybee #honeycomb #🐝 #detroitmichigan #hellyeahdetroit #detroitusa #rawdetroit #motorcityshooters #detroitrespect

Such an amazing day! Thank you to everyone that supports and bee-lieves in Bees In The D, we could not do it without you!!! 🐝❤️

We are so excited about our partnership with @mgmgranddetroit and @blackpearlgardens. Looking forward to amazing things! Of course we love the beauty in the greenhouses as well!!! #mgm #blackpearlgardens #beesinthed #urbanbeekeeping #urbangardens #bees #detroit #sustainability #education #conservation #earthday #savethebees

Honored to be included with such an amazing group of people making positive change in the city of Detroit. Thanks to the Detroit City Council Green Task Force for recognizing Brian as a community leader in sustainability!

These are the kind of eggs we hunt for at Easter 🐣 🐝. - - #savethebees #urbanbeekeeping #beesinthed #queen #honeybees #eastereggs #easteregg #detroit

@youngbloodvineyard is now selling their petite pearl #wine that’s back sweetened with our honey. This is @puremichigan !! Right now: Pick up a case for $18 per bottle plus tax (6%) and get 10% off! $1 per bottle will go to #Beesinthed to help #savethebees.

BEETASTIC FACT OF THE DAY:⠀ Organic honey has become Cuba’s fourth most valuable agricultural export behind fish products, tobacco and drinks, but ahead of the Caribbean island’s more famous sugar and coffee. ⠀ Source: https://buff.ly/2P047uW⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ - ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ #photooftheday #themoreyouknow #beesinthed #downtowndetroit #savethebees #urbanbeekeeping #education #conservation #detroit #bees #bee #beehives #honeybee #honeycomb #🐝 #detroitmichigan #hellyeahdetroit #detroitusa #rawdetroit #motorcityshooters #detroitrespect

It is heartbreaking to hear of the fire at the @notredamedeparis Did you know there were beehives on the rooftop? Such a tragedy!!

It is a pleasure to share about the amazing city of #Detroit with the people of #France @cityofdetroit #education #conservation #sustainability #urbanbeekeeping #savethebees