Events

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Jul 28

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food

    July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Aug 4

    MI Money Mondays - Virtual Drop-ins

    August 4, 2025 - Available weekly through Sept 29th (except for the Labor Day holiday on Sept 1st) - Virtual - Zoom

    Do you have questions about credit, budgeting, housing, or anything money related? If yes, visit any MSU Extension MI Money Mondays ~ free virtual drop-in hours

  • Aug 5

    Governing Essentials: Open Meetings Act (Summer 2025)

    August 5, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Michigan Open Meetings Act furthers government transparency by requiring public boards to provide notice and make decisions in an open public meeting. Participants will learn the requirements of the Act as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Aug 5

    Mortgage Foreclosure Basics - August 5, 2025

    August 5, 2025 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar

    This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.

  • Aug 5

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour- Together We Can: Co-Parenting

    August 5, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Aug 6

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

    August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

  • Aug 6

    Informed Renter - August 6, 2025

    August 6, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual

    This rental workshop from MSU Extension will equip you with valuable information about the rental process that will help you navigate technicalities and avoid costly mistakes.

  • Aug 6

    Your Money Your Goals - (Webinar) - August 6, 2025

    August 6, 2025 12:00PM – 1:30PM Zoom webinar

    Michigan State University Extension is offering free financial empowerment training for social workers, case managers, and other front line staff and volunteers.

  • Aug 7

    Organic Weed Management Field Day

    August 7, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Full Hollow Farm, 7944 Palmer Rd. Belding, MI 48809

    Learn about organic methods to control weeds at Full Hollow Farm

  • Aug 7

    Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - August 7, 2025 - (Webinar)

    August 7, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom webinar

    The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

  • Aug 7

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - August 7, 2025

    August 7, 2025 1:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Aug 9

    The Bee Urban Growers Project Field Day

    August 9, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU - Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI), 16745 Lamphere, Detroit MI 48219

    Free family friendly event for urban farmers and gardeners interested in learning more about native pollinators! Event includes activities, educational resources, and talks by invited speakers.

  • Aug 11

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Anishinaabek Leadership, Part 1

    August 11, 2025 12:30PM – 4:30PM Zoom

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.

  • Aug 11

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - August 11, 2025

    August 11, 2025 4:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Aug 12

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations 2025 Program: Introduction to Facilitation

    August 12, 2025 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Building Strong Sovereign Nations is an MSU Extension training series for Tribal Nations appointed and elected officials; Tribal College faculty, administrators and students; Tribal administrators and interested community members throughout Michigan.

  • Aug 12

    Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025

    August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • Aug 12

    Governing Essentials: Parliamentary Procedure (Summer 2025)

    August 12, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and debate and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

  • Aug 12

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour- Mindfulness for Young Children

    August 12, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Aug 13

    Local Approach to Discussion-Based Disaster Exercises and Readiness (LADDER) Training

    August 13, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Upper Peninsula Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) 815 South State Hwy M553, Gwinn, MI 49841

    Join us for a disaster exercise! Teams will navigate the chaos and creatively solve assignments. At the conclusion we will discuss our own emergency operations plan in relation to community readiness for animal needs.