MSU Extension Kent County

Events

• Jan 13

  Coffee Hour Session: Be Kind to Your Mind

  January 13, 2026 8:30AM – 10:00AM Online Via Zoom Webinar

  Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may help manage chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.

• Jan 13

  Chronic Disease PATH Toolkit, Jan 13-Feb 17, 11am-12pm

  January 13, 2026 – February 17, 2026 Telephone

  Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or isolated because of your chronic disease? The Chronic Disease PATH program gives you the tools to feel better.

• Jan 13

  Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - January 13, 2026

  January 13, 2026 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom

  Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.

• Jan 13

  Avoiding Money Mishaps webinar-January 13

  January 13, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

  This youth focused webinar will focus on how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, identity theft, and predatory lending.

• Jan 13

  Online Extension Extras for Parents: How Soon is Too Soon? Teaching your Children Money Habits

  January 13, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET

  Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

• Jan 14

  Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - January 14, 2026

  January 14, 2026 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom

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

• Jan 14

  Mindfulness for Better SLEEP, 9am, Jan. 14-Feb. 18

  January 14, 2026 – February 18, 2026 Online

  This series includes Mindfulness and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program.

• Jan 15

  Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam

  January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

  MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

• Jan 15

  Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update 2026 - Central

  January 15, 2026 9:00AM – 1:00PM AgroLiquid, 3055 M-21, St Johns, MI

  Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan State University Extension invite soybean growers and agribusinesses to attend regional meetings in January 2026 to hear results of the 2025 soybean on-farm research projects.

• Jan 15

  8-hour ServSafe Manager Certification - Grand Traverse County, Jan 15 2026

  January 15, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Grand Traverse County MSU Extension, 520 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684

  MSU Extension offers 8-hour ServSafe® training, which is a national certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.