UMN Bee Squad

This Give to the Max Day, the Bee Squad invites you to Plant Flowers with us—literally and metaphorically! For 15 years, we’ve led science-based beekeeping mentorship, community-sourced data on bumble bee habitat, awareness about native bee diversity, and updated planting resources. This year’s theme reflects our goal of growing our community of supporters in whatever way works best for them.

This year, your impact will be doubled! Thanks to two generous supporters, we have $10,000 in matching funds. Every dollar you give grows twice as fast. 

Every donor who gives $10 or more will receive an exclusive “Plant Flowers” Bee Squad sticker—a small thank-you for helping us grow!

Whether you want to cast a single seed, share a 6-pack of sprouts, or give a tree-sized gift, it’s all part of this vibrant Bee Squad garden. Join us in this fundraising effort, then stay with us; we’ll support your pollinator planting efforts, too.

• Seed – $25: Help cover basic supplies for our teaching apiaries
• Sprout – $50: Support pollinator planting guides and materials for community programs
• Bud – $100: Help fund citizen science projects that engage the public in bee research
• Flower – $250+ : Empower long-term pollinator education and stewardship initiatives

Thank you for your support!