MSU ExtensionGardening in Michigan

Events

• Mar 5

  Extension Master Gardener Program Training Course Traverse City (Leelanau County)

  March 5, 2020 - June 11, 2020 4 - 8 p.m. Grand Traverse Regional Arts Campus, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd., Room 8B, Traverse City, MI 49684

  The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities.

• Apr 2

  Backyard Beekeeping

  April 2, 2020 - April 16, 2020 Harrison City Hall, 2105 Sullivan Drive, Harrison, MI 48625

  In this series, we will introduce you to the many challenges beekeepers face and will discuss the biology, tools, equipment and management that make beekeepers successful in northern climates.

• Apr 7

  Bumble Bees of the Great Lakes

  April 7, 2020 1:00PM - 1:45PM Online

  This webinar will describe bumble bee characteristics, how to identify bumble bees in Michigan, and discuss issues that affect bumble bee populations.

• Jun 26

  Celebrate Pollinator Week 2020 in Macomb County

  June 26, 2020 5:30PM - 7:30PM Burgess Shadbush Nature Center 4101 River Bends Dr. Shelby Twp, MI 48317

  Celebrate Michigan's pollinators with a lecture by urban bee ecologist Dr. Rebecca Tonietto. Learn about protecting pollinators and taste different types of honey.

• Jul 21

  Moths in Michigan- July 21st

  July 21, 2020 7:30PM - 9:30PM Macomb Extension Office  21885 Dunham Rd Assembly Room B Clinton Twp., MI 48036

  Learn about moth research in Michigan cities and participate in moth collection afterwards.

• Oct 9

  2020 Smart Gardening for Butterflies

  October 9, 2020 9:00AM - 3:00PM Kent County Extension Office Kent/MSU Extension, 775 Ball Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Join us as we learn more about the 160 species of butterflies found in Michigan. Topics include identification, habitats, food sources and distribution.