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

    Mindful Moments: A Series of Mindfulness Workshops, Oct 2026

    October 5, 2026 – October 19, 2026 Online via Zoom

    This is a mini workshop with 3 sessions that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.

  • 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 15

    Farm Sprouts- Early Learner Program- SHEEP

    October 15, 2026 – October 17, 2026 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

    Farm Sprouts gives children ages 2-4 years old the chance to explore the seasons at Tollgate Farm! Bring your favorite adult to one of these 90-minute classes to explore a new topic each month!

  • Oct 15

    4-H Future Squad- Adulting 101 First Club Meeting

    October 15, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    This virtual state-wide 4-H club is open to any youth 12-19 years old who wants to join a 4-H club, meet new people, and learn about topics in the "adulting 101" topic area.

  • Oct 15

    Online Extension Extras for Professionals Third Thursdays- Essential Skills for Learning and Life

    October 15, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7:00-8:30pm ET

    Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online series of childcare workshops that provide guidance for early childhood professionals and caregivers of young children. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.

  • Oct 17

    Dairy Industry Tailgate

    October 17, 2026 8:30AM – 12:00PM 4 hours before kickoff 3965 N College Road, Lansing MI 48910

    Join friends from the dairy industry and the Dairy Extension Team for a dairy-themed tailgate!

  • Oct 17

    Trunk or Treat at the Farm

    October 17, 2026 5:30PM – 7:30PM 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377

    Celebrate the season with a festive evening of trick-or-treating along the decorated Tollgate trail—ending with a special visit to the farm animals! This family-friendly event is co-hosted with Friends of the Animal Barn and is perfect for all ages.