Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-Conference Activities at MSU
Honey Bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
MSU Natural Science Building, 288 Farm Ln, Room 352, East Lansing, MI 48824
Zachary Huang, PhD, will instruct a workshop on honey bee anatomy and dissection. The workshop will include a presentation detailing the biology of honey bee structure, real time video showing how to manipulate a honey bee under a dissecting scope, and an opportunity to dissect your own bees under a dissecting scope with provided forceps. Time will be provided for questions and individual coaching on dissections. Sharp forceps will be used; children and minors must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Parking instructions and recommendations will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. Complimentary parking for the event will be provided to people who register in January; complimentary parking is not guaranteed to participants who register in February.
The cost of the workshop is $45, and registration is required. There is a $20 fee to cancel registration to the Honey Bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop.
MSU Pollinator Performance Center Tour
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
4 - 5 p.m.
4090 College Rd, Building #0470E, Lansing, MI 48910
Tour MSU's Pollinator Performance Center, which focuses on research and extension to support beekeepers, growers whose crops depend on insect pollination, and the public. During this tour, you'll get to check out the honey processing room, an overwintering chamber, beekeeping equipment, and other educational stations. Children and minors are welcome to attend, but they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
This event is free, but registration is required. Parking is free.
Registration for Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-Conference Activities at MSU is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 26, 2026.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these events, contact Ana Heck at heckanar@msu.edu.