Events
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.