Urban Hives Project
Detroit Hives will use this grant to install and maintain 8 to 10 honeybee hives adjacent to urban farms in the Brightmoor Community of Detroit. Urban growers in Detroit have reported reduced yields due to gaps in pollination caused by shrinking pollinator habitat, land fragmentation, and lack of investment. Detroit Hives will install the hives and provide ongoing professional hive management to ensure colony vitality and consistent pollination throughout the growing season. They will collect data to assess pre- and post-project yields at grower sites and changes in honey harvest totals.