• Apr 5

    Online for Kinship Caregivers Parent Talk System Series - 2024

    April 5, 2024 – May 10, 2024 11:30pm-1:00pm ET Online

    The Kinship Care Resource Center and MSU Extension are offering The Parent Talk System, a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.

  • Apr 12

    Adulting 101 2024- Full Listing of Monthly Sessions

    April 12, 2024 – November 19, 2024 Zoom

    Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Join us monthly on zoom to learn real life skills to help you successfully transition to living independently.

  • Apr 22

    Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - April-May 2024

    April 22, 2024 – May 20, 2024 7:30pm-9:00pm ET online

    Guiding Principles is an online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful. Offered at no cost to you.

  • Apr 25

    Explore the Farm Through the Seasons Workshop Series: April Event

    April 25, 2024 5:45PM – 12:00AM

    Schomaker Farms and Saginaw 4-H Michigan State University are teaming up to offer a 12-month farm education learning series in 2024. Each month will offer a different learning topic and hands-on activity.

  • Apr 28

    Michigan 4-H Day with the Detroit Tigers

    April 28, 2024 1:40PM – 5:00PM 1:40 p.m. Comerica Park, Detroit

    Join Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension at Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals! Michigan 4-H will be the Group Charity of the Game and the 4-H community can purchase discounted tickets with a portion benefitting 4-H.

  • Apr 30

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Let's Talk: Parent and Provider Communication

    April 30, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is an online series of parenting workshops offered at no cost to you that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • May 5

    Michigan 4-H Alumni and Supporters Walking Challenge

    May 5, 2024 – June 1, 2024 Online

    All Michigan 4-H Alumni and Supporters are invited to compete in a virtual Walking Challenge! We are encouraging all Michigan 4-H Alumni to get active and stay healthy!

  • May 8

    4-H and FFA State Meats Judging Contest 2024

    May 8, 2024 MSU Meat Lab

    This annual contest allows youth to demonstrate their carcass evaluation and meats judging skills.

  • May 8

    Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACES)

    May 8, 2024 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7-8:30pm ET

    The MSU Kinship Care Resource Center and MSU Extension partner to offer online series of kinship caregiver workshops that provides guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of raising children. No cost.

  • May 11

    Ionia County Youth Bake Off

    May 11, 2024 12:00PM – 2:30PM Bake your entry at home and bring it to the Ionia MSU Extension office, 50 E Sprague between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Ionia MSU Extension Office, 50 E. Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846 - Corner of M-66 & Sprague Rd, next to Aldi

    A great opportunity for youth to show off their baking skills and discuss their products with judges. This is a fun chance for all youth, ages 5-19, to increase their skills.

  • May 13

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

    May 13, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

  • May 13

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

    May 13, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

  • May 14

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Unlock the Conversation: Safety from Guns for Parents

    May 14, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is an online series of parenting workshops offered at no cost to you that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • May 15

    Build and Protect Your Credit- an Adulting 101 session

    May 15, 2024 5:00PM – 6:00PM Zoom

    Learn why your credit matters, how to start obtaining credit and how to manage it.

  • May 16

    Explore the Farm Through the Seasons Workshop Series: May Event

    May 16, 2024 5:45PM – 12:00AM

    Schomaker Farms and Saginaw 4-H Michigan State University are teaming up to offer a 12-month farm education learning series in 2024. Each month will offer a different learning topic and hands-on activity.

  • May 16

    Online Parent Talk System Series - May-June 2024

    May 16, 2024 – June 20, 2024 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.

  • May 18

    Cluck, Hop & Wiggle Show

    May 18, 2024 10:00AM – 4:00PM Health checks and pullorum testing will begin at 8:00 am. 171 E. Prosper Rd, Falmouth, MI, 49632

    This is a fun, interactive show for youth ages 5-19. They will be able to show their showmanship skills and skill A Thon Knowledge in Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Rabbit & cavy.

  • May 21

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Mindfulness for Children

    May 21, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is an online series of parenting workshops offered at no cost to you that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • May 22

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Managing Risk For Volunteers

    May 22, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Managing Risk For Volunteers.

  • May 22

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Managing Risk For Volunteers

    May 22, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Managing Risk For Volunteers.