The Benzie Bee Guild is a network of enthusiasts, business owners, and hobbyists coming together to share, learn, and connect. We host events throughout the year and keep a few hives on Grow Benzie’s campus behind the hoop houses. 

The Bee Guild at Grow Benzie formed in 2013 through a dedicated group of enthusiasts, business owners, and hobbyists coming together to share, learn, and connect through informal meetings in member’s homes. 

In 2017, a community potluck was hosted at Grow Benzie to bring together both amateurs and professional beekeepers in Northern Michigan.  The Guild built up the bee yard at Grow Benzie to create a mentorship program which provides hands-on experiences for those learning the craft. 

Today, the Guild provides engagement experiences throughout the year, with new and more experienced beekeepers working and learning together. Through mentorship opportunities and workshops, less experienced beekeepers have a chance to learn before they jump into this way of bee-ing. 

The Benzie Bee Guild occasionally hosts community events for school groups or for those just curious about bees.  Please view our events page for more information.

1. Honoring and preserving the critical role bees play in supporting a thriving natural ecosystem.

2. Providing educational opportunities on organic beekeeping practices.

3. Mentoring future beekeepers.