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Detroit Hives We believe a healthy future for bees reflects a healthy future for humanity.

Detroit Hives is a 501c(3) non-profit organization working to create sustainable communities and bee populations by transforming vacant lots into educational apiaries.

10/08/2026

You never know who might stop by. 👀🌿

Some visitors have wings. Some have hooves. Some have antlers. And some prefer to keep a low profile.

Across Detroit, a growing network of green spaces is helping stitch together a once-fragmented urban landscape—creating connections for wildlife, supporting biodiversity, and giving nature more room to thrive.

And now, our urban nature cams give you a front-row seat to see who’s using those connections. So take a peek…because you never know who might wander, fly, or trot into view next. 🦋🦌🐾

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝❤️🍯🌻🌳

10/08/2026

We can't wait to see you next week, October 14th-16th for the 2026 Peer Exchange! We're excited to share space, good conversations, fascinating site visits, and delicious food! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

10/04/2026

Today is the last day to vote and we need your help on bringing the Jim Kennedy Conservation Award home to Detroit.

Visit the link in our bio and vote now.

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝❤️🍯🌳🌻

10/04/2026

Our drone bees joined the viral Hotel Lobby Challenge—and the timing couldn’t be better. 🐝🧳

As the worker bees begin showing them the exit for the season, the drones suddenly have plenty of time to catch up and discuss their next move.

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝🍯❤️🎶🎤

10/02/2026

They don’t call it GOLDENrod for nothing. ✨🌼

When summer begins to fade, this late-season perennial lights up the landscape in molten gold — and for pollinators, it’s quite literally a treasure. 👑🏆

Goldenrod (Solidago) provides abundant nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles, and other late-season insects, helping fuel them when fewer flowers remain. It’s also a valuable host plant for numerous moth and butterfly species.

And no, goldenrod isn’t the culprit behind your autumn allergies — its pollen is heavy and sticky, while wind-pollinated ragweed is the more common offender. 🍂

A golden glow. A banquet for pollinators. A little autumn magic.

They don’t call it GOLDENrod for nothing. 💛🐝

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝🌻❤️🍯🌳

10/01/2026

Happy National Green City Day!

Today, we celebrate greener cities where people, nature, and communities can thrive together.

At Detroit Hives, we’re turning vacant lots into vibrant educational green spaces where people and pollinators can flourish. 🐝🌻

With 38 locations across Detroit, Southeast Michigan, and South-Central Michigan, we work alongside schools, organizations, businesses, and municipalities to create spaces for learning, connection, conservation, and community.

This work is especially important in underserved communities, where access to green spaces and environmental education can help create healthier, more connected neighborhoods.

For 10 years, we’ve been planting seeds for a greener Detroit—and we’re just getting started. 🌿

Now, we need your vote! 🐝💚
We’re honored to be a 2026 Conserve Heroes Jim Kennedy Conservation Award.

🔗 Click link below vote now!
Coxconservesheroes.com/vote

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝❤️🍯🌻🌳

09/29/2026

🐝 WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE— Detroit Hives IS A 2026 COX CONSERVES HEROES FINALIST! 🎉🌻

Now, we need YOUR vote! 🗳️🐝

Voting is officially OPEN for the 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes, and we’re honored to be recognized alongside inspiring environmental changemakers making a difference for people and the planet.

🎥 Watch our finalist story and VOTE FOR DETROIT HIVES to help us bring home $30,000 to continue transforming vacant land into thriving green spaces for people and pollinators! 🌱🐝🦋

Winners will help direct a share of $150,000 in donations to environmental nonprofits, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation.

🗳️ VOTE NOW through Sunday, October 4!
🔗 CoxConservesHeroes.com/Vote

Every vote counts. Help Detroit Hives keep the Motor City buzzing! 🐝💛

Cox Enterprises

🐝 WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE—DETROIT HIVES IS A 2026 COX CONSERVES HEROES FINALIST! 🎉🌻Now, we need YOUR vote! 🗳️🐝Voting is off...
09/28/2026

🐝 WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE—DETROIT HIVES IS A 2026 COX CONSERVES HEROES FINALIST! 🎉🌻

Now, we need YOUR vote! 🗳️🐝

Voting is officially OPEN for the 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes, and we’re honored to be recognized alongside inspiring environmental changemakers making a difference for people and the planet.

🎥 Watch our finalist story and VOTE FOR DETROIT HIVES to help us bring home $30,000 to continue transforming vacant land into thriving green spaces for people and pollinators! 🌱🐝🦋

Winners will help direct a share of $150,000 in donations to environmental nonprofits, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation.

🗳️ VOTE NOW through Sunday, October 4!
🔗 CoxConservesHeroes.com/Vote

Every vote counts. Help Detroit Hives keep the Motor City buzzing! 🐝💛

Cox Enterprises

🐝🗳️ WE’RE FINALISTS — AND WE NEED YOUR VOTE!We’re thrilled to share that Detroit Hives has been selected as a finalist f...
09/28/2026

🐝🗳️ WE’RE FINALISTS — AND WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

We’re thrilled to share that Detroit Hives has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes! 🌱🐝

Now, we need our community to swarm the polls and VOTE for Detroit Hives! 💛

Your vote can help us secure a share of $150,000 in donations for environmental nonprofits, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation—supporting our continued work to transform vacant land into thriving green spaces for people and pollinators. 🌻🐝

🗳️ Voting is OPEN NOW through Sunday, October 4!

🔗 Visit the link below to cast your vote for Detroit Hives!

http://CoxConservesHeroes.com/Vote

Every vote counts. Help us Bee the Change and take our impact even further! 🐝🌎💚

Cox Enterprises

09/28/2026

We’ve swarmed to the 2026 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to join a dynamic panel conversation exploring how vacant land reuse, land conservation tools, site control, and community-led green space can work together to transform underutilized land into thriving community assets.

We were honored to share our experience turning vacant land into spaces that support people, pollinators, and stronger neighborhoods—and to learn alongside changemakers working to reimagine land across the country.

Thank you Center for Community Progress and The Conservation Fund for making this possible.

DETROIT IS THE PLACE TO BEE! 🐝❤️🍯🌻

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