Events
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Oct 1
2026 Michigan Apple Crunch
October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.
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Oct 5
Mindfulness Pebbles: A Series of Discovery
October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026
This series introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.
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Oct 5
Citizen Planner Program - UP Satellite Locations via Zoom
October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026
This six-session series covers planning and zoning land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.
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Oct 8
Optimizing Sheep Nutrition: A Virtual Management Series 2026
October 8, 2026 – November 12, 2026 via Zoom
This 6-part management webinar series will focus on nutritional management of the flock.
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Oct 8
Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - Oct-Nov 2026
October 8, 2026 – November 12, 2026 7:30pm-9:00pm ET Online
The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.
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Oct 19
Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series -October-November 2026
October 19, 2026 – November 16, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pm ET online
Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.
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Oct 23
Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays How Children Develop
October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online; 1:00-2:30pm ET
Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online workshops that provide professional development, guidance, and support for early childhood professionals and caregivers. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.
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Oct 23
NCR-SARE Grant Brainstorming with Michigan SARE Coordinators
October 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join SARE Coordinator Sarah Zeiler and SARE assistant Katie Brandt to get insights on SARE grants and tips for writing a SARE proposal on Friday October 23 at 1pm ET. Four SARE grants are now open and all are due December 3.
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Oct 26
Mindfulness for Better Sleep (Fall Virtual Series October 26th)
October 26, 2026 – November 30, 2026
This series includes Mindfulness and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program.
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Oct 26
Serving up Food Safety - Butter Up! Creating Sweet Fruit Spreads
October 26, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.