Here’s a good list of places where the recommended trees and shrubs are available for purchase. Contact us here if you have additions to this list. What trees are good for bees?Georgia nurseries selling bee-friendly trees: Nearly Native Nursery: https://www.nearlynativenursery.com - GeorgiaJim and Debi are serious about native plants and are broadly supportive of this initiative to help plant trees for bees. Other nurseries selling bee-friendly trees: Rock Bridge Trees: https://rockbridgetrees.com/ - Tennessee“Trees for Bees” is the secondary logo. Dave Hughes is serious about helping the bees and knows how: plant more trees! Honey Tree Nursery: https://honeytreenursery.com/ - MichiganMike Connor is…

Most people know that bees need nectar from flowers to survive. But what kind of flowers? A small leafy plant that flowers is called a forb, and that’s what most people think plants need. But bees don’t get most of their nectar from forbs – bees get most of their nectar from trees! And trees will not only have more flowers than forbs, but their flowers will have more nectar per flower as well. Trees also provide shade and habitat for other wildlife, too. Most trees that provide nectar bloom in the spring, but the time that bees are suffering…

Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association is powered solely by volunteers. Join us! You will learn a lot about bees and beekeeping, meet interesting people, and have fun too. Everyone has something to give. There are many ways to volunteer: Man a MABA table at festivals and community events Get donations for the annual auction Help setup/cleanup at MABA events Assist with the Jr. Beekeepers Program Speak at an elementary school Serve on the Executive Board Be the A/V guy Help with the Beekeeping Short Course, Hive Inspections, Extraction Equipment Rentals, Essay Contest, Honey Contests, Annual Auction, and much more. Help maintain…

Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association, Inc. is both an all volunteer organization and a 501(c)(3) Corporation. That means that your donation is not only tax deductible but that the entirety of your donation goes toward supporting beekeeping and educating the public in the value of honey bees and native pollinators.You will receive an email confirmation and a receipt for your records in the mail.By VenmoDonation payments can be made to MABA Treasurer Claressa Lucas using the Venmo address below:https://account.venmo.com/u/Claressa-LucasBy CheckPlease make checks payable to Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association, Inc. and mail to:Claressa Lucas, Treasurer562 Rue MontaigneStone Mountain, 30083NAME________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________ CITY_______________________________________________________STATE____________________ ZIP_______________________PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________________