• Aug 2

  Organic Inspection Field Day at The North Farm

  August 2, 2024 10:00AM – 2:00PM The North Farm N5431 Rock River Road Chatham, MI 49816

  Learn about organic inspection on a certified organic farm at MSU's Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center.

• Aug 4

  2024 North Central Region Mini Land-Grant Conference

  August 4, 2024 – August 6, 2024 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

  The 2024 North Central Region Mini Land Grant Conference will take place August 4-6, 2024 at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.

• Aug 6

  ServSafe Manager Training & Exam– Branch - Aug. 6, 2024

  August 6, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office, 570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036

  Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.

• Aug 6

  ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Lapeer County

  August 6, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 1800 Imlay City Rd., Suite 1 Lapeer MI 48446

  Earn ServSafe® certification with help from MSU Extension. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.

• Aug 7

  Diabetes PATH Telephone Toolkit

  August 7, 2024 – September 11, 2024 Zoom

  The Diabetes PATH Telephone Toolkit is a free 6-week course. Participants attend by telephone and connect with a leader and 3-4 other people living with diabetes.

• Aug 7

  Preserving Tomatoes

  August 7, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM 7-8 pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh, MI 49286

  If your tomato plants are star producers, join us to learn how to preserve them using a water bath canner.

• Aug 8

  Preserving MI Harvest- In a Pickle-How to Pickle Lots of Veggies

  August 8, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

  Join us to learn the proper steps to pickling produce including cucumbers, carrots, brussels sprouts, making relish and so much more.

• Aug 8

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Diagnostic Topics

  August 8, 2024 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information to field crop farmers and consultants on rapidly changing crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week covers diagnostic topics with Erin Hill.

• Aug 8

  Bubble Day

  August 8, 2024 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come celebrate the end of summer vacation at the garden with bubbles!

• Aug 8

  Governing Essentials: Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (Summer Series)

  August 8, 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.

• Aug 8

  Honey Bee Queen Events at Holland Area Beekeepers Association's Meeting

  August 8, 2024 6:30PM – 8:30PM Howard Miller Community Center, 14 S. Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464

  Join Holland Area Beekeepers Association for a beekeeping presentation from MSU Extension on queen issues and events.

• Aug 9

  RELAX- Alternatives to Anger : Calming Down and De-stressing - Chaldean Community Foundation

  August 9, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM 3601 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

  This lesson includes ways to calm down during everyday anger and stress situations.

• Aug 10

  The BUG Project Field Day

  August 10, 2024 11:00AM – 3:00PM MSU - Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI), 16745 Lamphere, Detroit, MI 48219, USA

  Join us for a free afternoon of fun, learning, and community engagement at our first ever field day, all about pollinator management!

• Aug 12

  Calming Down and De-stressing-Catholic Charities of South-East Michigan (CLOSED)

  August 12, 2024 10:30AM – 11:30AM 23405 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores MI, 48080

  During this workshop we explore how individuals can manage their anger and stress to positively influence their relationship with themselves and others.

• Aug 12

  Weekly Wits Workout August 12 2024

  August 12, 2024 – October 14, 2024

  This online program provides activities for older adults to challenge their memory, recall, and problem-solving skills in an online group setting. Join us each week to exercise your brain using fun, interactive challenges.

• Aug 12

  Michigan Cottage Food Law Aug. 12, 2024

  August 12, 2024 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

  The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

• Aug 12

  Summer Berries: Jams and Jellies- an Adulting 101 session

  August 12, 2024 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom

  Enjoy the taste of summer while having fun making jams and jellies using fresh summer fruits.

• Aug 13

  ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - August 13th, 2024

  August 13, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. Conf rm A. 121 E. Maple St. Mason, MI. 48854

  Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.

• Aug 13

  ONLINE: Self Care Series 4 (CLOSED group) - CANCELLED

  August 13, 2024 11:00AM – 12:00PM 8201 Sylvester St, Detroit, MI 48214, USA

  The Self-Care Series is for anyone who wants to learn skills to reduce stress and to increase enjoyment in their life, no matter the season.

• Aug 13

  2024 Kayaking Days Presented by Antrim County 4-H

  August 13, 2024 11:30AM – 3:00PM Paddles & Pedals 206 N. Bridge St. Bellaire, MI 49615

  Youth participants learn water safety, paddle techniques, navigation, and receive an introduction to stewardship of inland waterways.