Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Oct 23

    ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Osceola County Oct 23 2026

    October 23, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Osceola County Commission on Aging, 215 S. Division St., Hersey, MI 49639

    MSU Extension offers ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Oct 25

    Apple Crisp & Orchard Adventure

    October 25, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Tollgate Farm and Education Center

    Join us for a 4-H Apple Crisp & Orchard Adventure where you’ll whip up a tasty apple crisp to take home AND explore the beautiful Tollgate orchard!

  • Oct 25

    Morning Meanderings: Meandering through the Meadows

    October 25, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

    Meadows are open, airy habitats full of bird life. Join us for a peaceful walk as we observe meadow dwelling birds, learn how they build their nests, and discover what makes these wide open spaces such an important place to call home.