• May 17

  Open House with The Ohio State University BUGmobile

  May 17, 2024 3:00PM – 5:00PM Room 147 Natural Science Building

  The MSU Bug House and the OSU BUGMobile will hold a joint outreach event at the MSU Bug House as part of the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium. All are welcome to this free event!

• May 18

  Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training, May 2024

  May 18, 2024 9:00AM – 4:00PM Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds, 195 Midway St., Imlay City, MI 48444

  This one-day training focuses on managing the scene of an accident, organizing volunteers and working to ensure public safety and animal welfare.

• May 18

  Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Training - Imlay City, MI

  May 18, 2024 9:00AM – 4:00PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Instruction begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds 195 Midway St., Imlay City, MI

  MSU Extension(ERAIL) Team will host an in-person, hands-on training focused on increasing the awareness and skill set of first responders, law enforcement officials and others that may be involved in the response to an accident involving animals.

• May 18

  Kalamazoo Garden Festival

  May 18, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Expo Center-2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

  Southwest Michigan Extension Master Gardeners are hosting the Kalamazoo Garden Festival featuring vendors, workshops, speakers and much more!

• 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 18

  Building Resilience to Avoid Burnout (CLOSED Group)

  May 18, 2024 11:00AM – 12:00PM 12220 Fillmore St., Suite 122 West Olive, MI 49460

  During this workshop we will: Learn to recognize symptoms of burnout. Discuss occupational burnout. Building resiliency to avoid burnout.

• May 18

  4-H Goat Showmanship Workshop

  May 18, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM Goat Barn, Lenawee County Fairgrounds, 602 N. Dean St., Adrian, MI 49221

  4-H youth will learn the basics of goat handling and showmanship. Parents are encouraged to attend.

• May 19

  Saginaw 4-H Youth Fun Day Splash Village

  May 19, 2024 4:00PM – 8:00PM

  Get your friends together and join us for Saginaw 4-H Youth Fun Day on May 19 from 4:00-8:00pm at Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth!

• May 19

  Building Resilience to Avoid Burnout : Burgess - Shadbush Nature Center

  May 19, 2024 5:00PM – 6:00PM 4101 River Bends Dr., Shelby Twp, MI 48317

  The goal of this workshop is to learn to recognize the symptoms of burnout and discuss some strategies on how to prevent and manage burnout.

• May 20

  Keep Moving to Prevent Health Problems Mindful Monday 5.20

  May 20, 2024 11:30AM – 12:30PM Online

  We know how important physical activity is for our health, but barriers can get in the way of staying active.

• May 20

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  May 20, 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.

• May 20

  Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

  May 20, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

  Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

• May 21

  ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Three Rivers - May 21, 2024

  May 21, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093

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

• May 21

  Complete CPTED Certificate Training – Virtual

  May 21, 2024 – May 23, 2024 EST Zoom

  The Complete Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certificate Training is a three-day course that focuses on understanding the relationship between the physical environment and criminal opportunities.

• May 21

  ONLINE: RELAX- Alternative to Anger series (CLOSED group) - CANCELLED

  May 21, 2024 11:00AM – 12:00PM 8201 Sylvester St, Detroit, MI 48214, USA

  RELAX: Alternatives to Anger provides people with information and skills to handle everyday conflict in ways that lead to better health and healthier relationships.

• May 21

  The Science of Chocolate - In Person

  May 21, 2024 6:30PM – 9:30PM New Hope Church 9300 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083

  If you love chocolate, you won't want to miss this. Join us May 21st 2024 to explore the science and history of chocolate!

• May 21

  Dairy Heifer Management Webinar Series May 21st

  May 21, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Learn about dairy heifer management strategies across a variety of topics including group housing, nutrition, inventory management, reproduction, and much more!

• 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

  8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Jackson 22May2024

  May 22, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202

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

• May 22

  Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - May 22, 2024

  May 22, 2024 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom

  This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.