• Dec 11

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Dec 11-12

    December 11, 2024 – December 12, 2024 1 PM - 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Virtual Zoom

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.

  • Dec 12

    Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices

    December 12, 2024 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.

  • Dec 12

    Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Winter Series)

    December 12, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Parliamentary Procedure based on Roberts’ Rules of Order, is the most widely used parliamentary authority. This session will focus on parliamentary principles, motions, and decorum during meetings. Participants will explore scenarios and practice skills.

  • Dec 17

    Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job 17Dec2024 (Zoom Webinar)

    December 17, 2024 9:30AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers who work at food banks, food pantries, and other charitable food distribution sites.

  • Dec 19

    Governing Essentials: Components of Extraordinary Governance (Winter Series)

    December 19, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    The Components of Extraordinary Governance draws the best ideas together for a thorough overview of board governance. This session will help your board apply the components to impact in your community.

  • Jan 7

    Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference

    January 7, 2025 – January 8, 2025 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Professional onsite wastewater management education and certification offered at the 2025 Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference, Jan. 7-8, 2025.

  • Jan 21

    Introduction to Lakes Online Course 2025

    January 21, 2025 – April 4, 2025 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.

  • Jan 30

    MSU Extension 2025 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program

    January 30, 2025 – February 21, 2025 Mt Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites, Hotel and Conference Center, 2424 S Mission St., Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

    The MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program teaches zoning administration techniques to reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.

  • Feb 8

    Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School

    February 8, 2025 7:30AM – 4:30PM Howard Miller Community Center, 14 South Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464

    Learn from seasoned beekeepers in the West Michigan area!

  • Feb 13

    Passing the Torch: Farm Transition Planning in Northern Michigan

    February 13, 2025 10:00AM – 3:30PM 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; lunch included. Registration details coming soon. Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy offices, 2846 N. Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

    This event provides an overview of farm transfer and estate planning, including the use of conservation agreements. A panel of farmers who have gone through the succession process will discuss their perspectives and lessons learned.