The rooftops of these famous Detroit buildings are home to millions of honeybees - and they're creating a stronger envir

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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, you’d undoubtedly find a great view of the city — but you’d 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

[Timeflyer]

1. Awesome! If the bees go, they're taking the humans with them.

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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]

3. This is a great idea

More cities should do this.

[DoBW]

4. I'm getting a buzz

That's some good sh*t --love them honey bees and the honey of course

[Silver Gaia]

5. I love this!!!

[iluvtennis]

6. Love, love, love it. 😍 n/t

[SupportSanity]

7. Does anyone know if any other cities are doing this?