Events

  • Jul 22

    Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies (Webinar)

    July 22, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar

    This one-hour webinar will discuss where to find money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Aug 19

    Governing Essentials: Extraordinary Governance (Summer 2025)

    August 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    This session will help your board improve its governance to positively impact your community. Better board governance leads to more effective organizations that improve our communities.

  • Aug 21

    Fiscally Ready Communities: From Fundamentals to Best Practices

    August 21, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM

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

  • Aug 21

    Avoiding Predatory Lending in Housing and Other Loans

    August 21, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Recognize predatory lending tactics before they affect you.

  • Sep 3

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Washtenaw County

    September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 4

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oakland County

    September 4, 2025 – November 13, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 8

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oceana County

    September 8, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 9

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Alpena County

    September 9, 2025 – November 11, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 9

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Newaygo County

    September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 10

    2025 Conservation Stewards Program: St. Clair County

    September 10, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid

    The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.

  • Sep 11

    Choices for Sustainable Living Fall Book Club Series

    September 11, 2025 – October 30, 2025 Thursday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m. Zoom

    Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.

  • Sep 16

    Financial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - September 16, 2025

    September 16, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money and stress if and when a disaster strikes.

  • Sep 16

    How Much Home Can You Afford?

    September 16, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom webinar

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.

  • Sep 17

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): In-Person Session

    September 17, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Macomb County Extension, 21885 Dunham Rd., Verkuilen Building #12, Clinton Twp., MI 48089

    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.