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in and around Ann Arbor, Michigan
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2026 Bee School Registration is now Closed!

 
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Click here to view our April 2026 Newsletter
Link to December 2025 Newsletter: drive.google.com/file/d/118nE9Gq2zfoQhbMgmsNN9UmWf22J4HeI/view?usp=sharing

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Monthly Educational Meeting
Always free and open to the public!

In-Person Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI)
*Paid Parking Available*

Or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88915086284?
pwd=TCbV7dCieWkWKjhZsXUdbalUpLgaDx.1

​​Date: Tue, April 14th, 2026
Time: 6:30pm EST
Beginner Q&A: 6:30-7:00 pm
Presentation: 7:00pm

Speaker: Mike Nardelli 

Topic: Swarms and Swarm Control
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ZoomLink:
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pwd=TCbV7dCieWkWKjhZsXUdbalUpLgaDx.1

Michael Nardelli is a residential designer and home builder with over 35 years of experience and a
degree in Architectural Design from Lawrence Technological University. He began beekeeping in
2010 and has since completed multiple bee schools, including programs through SEMBA and Green Toe Gardens.

As President of the Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers since 2017, Michael has helped expand member education and programming.He also co-founded the club’s queen rearing initiative,
which provides locally bred queens to members. When not working on  homes or hives, Michael
enjoys selling honey with his children at local  farmers markets and sharing his knowledge of bees with the community.



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Bee School

Our bee school runs each year from February through October and features hands-on teaching in our teaching apiary.


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T-shirts -- $20.00 - $23.00      Sweatshirts -- $35.00 - $38.00



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Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers Club (A2B2) is dedicated to beekeeping education, mentoring, networking, and advocacy within the Ann Arbor area. We provide an informational and social venue for beekeepers of all levels to cooperate and share experiences. We are a non-profit organization that is open to all individuals interested in honeybees and beekeeping.  Donations qualify for federal tax deductions.
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