• MSU Soil Testing Update

    Published on May 15, 2023
    Join Michigan State University Extension educators to learn what’s new in the soil testing process from Michigan State University (MSU).

  • Introduction to Lakes Online

    Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes. From the comfort of home or office, participants have 24/7 access to six online units complete with closed-captioned video lectures, interactive activities, additional resources, discussion forums, quizzes and live chat sessions with classmates and MSU Extension experts. The course is offered once a year in January.

  • Pollinator Protection for Land Managers

    This self-paced, online course about pollinators is directed toward pesticide applicators with a focus on land management.

  • Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators

    This self-paced, online course about pollinators is directed toward pesticide applicators with a focus on crops pollinated by honey bees.

  • Pesticide Applicator Training

    This course is designed for those who are studying to take the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)Exam or for those who need a refresher on safe pesticide handling. The course material follows the National Pesticide Core Manual. Those who complete the course can receive 12 RUP credits.

  • Michigan Ornamentals: Beautifying Landscapes One Plant At A Time

    Published on October 7, 2021

    American agriculture currently employs 24 million workers. Nursery and landscape production in Michigan is estimated to be worth $783 million. Modernized practices help ensure environmental and economic viability.

  • Spongy Moth Overview for 2022

    Published on May 2, 2022

    Deb McCullough, MSU professor of forest entomology and experienced expert of spongy moth, formally gypsy moth, provides an overview of spongy moth, including strategies homeowners can utilize to minimize spongy moth effects on yard trees.

  • Large-scale pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program

    Published on September 27, 2022

    Learn about the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program, which supports large-scale pollinator habitat. ​Jeremy Rhodes shares his experience and provide a case study, and Elsa Gallagher, Habitat Program Coordinator for the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund, speaks about about the program.

  • Michigan Department of Transportation Vegetation Management & Sunflower Plots with Carla Ahlschwede

    Published on April 12, 2023

    Carla Ahlschwede describes the Michigan Department of Transportation's vegetation management strategy to provide suitable habitat for wildlife, including pollinators, by establishing sunflower plots.

  • The buzz about native bees with Dr. Michelle Fearon

    Published on April 22, 2021

    Learn about interacting factors affecting native bees

  • Flowering Bee Lawns with James Wolfin

    Published on April 19, 2022

    Learn how to support pollinators by turning your grass into a flowering bee lawn

  • Michigan Bee Plants with Dr. Zachary Huang

    Published on April 26, 2021

    Learn about the major honey plants in Michigan

  • Native bees of Michigan with Dr. Rebecca Tonietto

    Published on June 17, 2021

    Learn about native bees of Michigan

  • Trees for bees: from planting to pruning with Mike Connor

    Published on February 25, 2023

    Mike Connor describes the benefits of trees for bees and how to avoid common mistakes when planting or caring for them.

  • Mar 12

    Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training and Certification Program

    March 12, 2024 – March 13, 2024

    The 2024 Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training is for professional landscape, natural resource, and marine contractors who want to design, implement and maintain natural shoreline landscaping on inland lakes.

  • Dec 21

    Restricted Use Pesticide License Core Review Alpena

    December 21, 2023 8:00AM – 12:00PM Alpena Community College, Donald Newport Center, Room 106

    Core review offering RUP credits (pending) at Alpena Community College where you can register and test in the afternoon through the Metro Institute.

  • Aug 13

    2023 Bee Palooza

    August 13, 2023 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing, MI

    After a three-year hiatus, Bee Palooza returns for an afternoon everyone will “buzz” about. Presented by the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages where everyone can “bee” a scientist.

  • May 12

    Evenings in the Garden Spring 2022: Attracting Wildlife with Backyard Water Features with Beth Clawson

    May 12, 2022 6:30PM – 8:30PM 28115 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI 48118

    Evenings in the Garden is a lecture series on a wide range of gardening and environmental topics hosted by regional experts.

  • Mar 9

    2024 Smart Gardening Conference

    March 9, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Wayne County Community College District, Ted Scott Campus Atrium, 9555 Haggerty Rd., Belleville, M 48111

    Join us for a day packed with fascinating and inspirational topics for the seasoned horticulturist and home gardeners.

  • Apr 3

    MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review - April 3 - Saginaw County

    April 3, 2024 8:30AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center -3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, USA

    MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.