Bee Lawn

University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media 4/24/18

Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work.  We have a newscast segment, a video, several podcasts and an article!

WCCO’s Good Question: What Does This Extended Winter Mean for Our Lawns? featuring Sam Bauer

Beyond Beekeeping podcast interview by Mindy Holahan Peters featuring James Wolfin


Creeping Charlie: Management and Value to Pollinators

By James Wolfin and Phoebe Koenig - UMN Bee Lab


Weeds in the Turf Lawn: Invasive Nuisances or Sources for Forage?

By James Wolfin, Graduate Research Assistant

The turf lawn accounts for nearly 2% of the continental United States land cover, and has become engrained in the architecture of many United States neighborhoods and landscapes.  As urban and suburban areas continue to expand, we can expect this number to increase as many yards, store fronts, and commercial buildings are installed to accompany properties. 


Educational Opportunity: BEE AWARE- The Importance of Pollinators in the Landscape

MTGF Super Tuesday Set for January 13, 2015
Cost is $65. Education points are available. 


Turf and Bees: What’s the buzz on pesticides in lawns?

By Ian Lane, Graduate Research Assistant


Golf Courses Can Play a Role in Increasing Pollinator Habitat

By Jack MacKenzie, Executive Director of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendent’s Association (Reprinted from Hole Notes magazine with permission from MGCSA).


UMN and MTGF Virtual Field Day 2013, Bee Lawns

Ian Lane

Ian Lane

Graduate Research Assistant

Entomology/Horticulture

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