Native Bees Decline Interview --For more than seven years, McKinney has grown his bee hives as well as his knowledge on what each type of bee uniquely offers its environment. “Some of the native bees,” said McKinney, “because they only feed on one or two types of pollen, if those crops or plants aren’t’ planted, those bees seize to exist  because they can’t feed the young.” Milwaukee Hilton / Chophouse Hives-- Most people have no reason to venture to the top of the Hilton City Center Parking garage at 600 N. 5th St. in Downtown Milwaukee. But beekeeper Robert McKinney of MJD Apiary is a regular visitor to the rooftop, where he maintains three active beehives seven and a half stories above the bustling city.