MSU ExtensionKent County

Events

• Sep 11

  National Diabetes Prevention Program - Kent County

  September 11, 2019 - August 12, 2020 Wednesdays 9/11/19 - 8/12/20 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kent County Extension Office Kent County MSU Extension 775 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes.The focus is on lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss.

• Sep 13

  National Diabetes Prevention Program

  September 13, 2019 - August 21, 2020 Fridays 9/13/19 - 8/21/20 9 - 10 a.m. Salvation Army 1235 Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes.The focus is on lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss.

• Oct 23

  National Diabetes Prevention Program

  October 23, 2019 - October 7, 2020 Barry County Extension Office 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI 49058

  A program proven to motivate and support people at risk for developing diabetes and those with prediabetes to make practical, real-life changes and cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than half.

• Dec 12

  2019 Michigan and Marijuana Webinar Recordings

  December 12, 2019 - January 1, 2021

  This is a recorded webinar series from 2019 designed for Michigan local governments on adult-use/recreational marijuana, hemp/CBD, potential revenue, and public engagement.

• Jan 15

  Beginning Farmer Webinar Series 2020

  January 15, 2020 - April 8, 2020

  This webinar series will prepare farmers to start a farm or add a new agricultural enterprise supported by the latest research-based information from MSU and other experts.

• Mar 3

  Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series

  March 3, 2020 - March 31, 2020

  Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for creating a successful family.

• Mar 11

  Decentralized Wastewater Treatment – Continuing Education for Designers and Installers - March

  March 11, 2020 - April 22, 2020

  Michigan State University Extension is offering training for both professionals who design, install and maintain septic systems and homeowners, business owners and municipal people who use these systems.

• Mar 16

  60 Second Science Experiments Web Series

  March 16, 2020 - April 3, 2020 EST Gladwin County Extension Office Gladwin County Facebook Page

  A short online web series by the Gladwin County 4-H Program that will take place Monday Wednesday & Fridays teaching youth fun short science activities they can recreate at home

• Mar 17

  CANCELED: Field Ornithology

  March 17, 2020 - May 16, 2020 Tuesdays 3/17, 31 & 4/14, 28 & 5/12 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Lectures) 6 to 8:30 p.m. & Saturdays 3/21 & 4/4, 18 & 5/2, 16 8 - 11 a.m. (Field Trips) W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 12685 East C Ave. Augusta, MI 49060

  Please join us for this adult short course to learn about the fascinating world of birds and improve your bird watching and identification skills!

• Mar 19

  Extension Master Gardener Program Training Course West Olive - Ottawa County

  March 19, 2020 - June 25, 2020 1 - 5 p.m. Ottawa County Extension Office Ottawa County Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI 49460

  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.