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Related: About this forumThe rooftops of these famous Detroit buildings are home to millions of honeybees - and they're creating a stronger envir
DETROIT (WWJ) -- Many Detroiters have visited the Ren Cen, Huntington Place, MGM Casino and The Whitney but have you ever ventured up to their rooftops?
If you did, youd undoubtedly find a great view of the city but youd also discover some rather unexpected residents who are working hard to help build a stronger environment for Detroit.
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Along with the aforementioned locations, hives can be found atop of places like the Albert Kahn-designed Belt Line Center, the Free Press Building, the Foundation Hotel, the Shinola Hotel, Detroit's Outdoor Adventure Center and the Detroit City Distillery, as well as Metro Detroit spots like Leon and Lulu, Birmingham Country Club, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and more.
Locally, Bees in the D has introduced more than 12 million bees into our environment, and transformed otherwise unused spaces into buzzing sanctuaries that are helping to create a more sustainable community. ......................(more)
https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/the-detroit-rooftops-that-are-home-to-millions-of-honeybees
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marmar
May 2024
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Timeflyer
(2,524 posts)1. Awesome! If the bees go, they're taking the humans with them.
catbyte
(35,475 posts)2. This is a wonderful project and the honey is delicious.
I bought a jar at Meijers when I was in Lake Orion but you can buy it online. The shipping is pricy, but all proceeds go to the bees.
https://beesinthed.com/shop/p/honey
bluescribbler
(2,223 posts)3. This is a great idea
More cities should do this.
DoBW
(1,807 posts)4. I'm getting a buzz
That's some good sh*t --love them honey bees and the honey of course
Silver Gaia
(4,704 posts)5. I love this!!!
iluvtennis
(20,572 posts)6. Love, love, love it. 😍 n/t
SupportSanity
(829 posts)7. Does anyone know if any other cities are doing this?