Events

  • Aug 18

    Mindfulness for Better Sleep Online Series

    August 18, 2025 – September 30, 2025 Zoom

    Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.

  • Aug 19

    Seed Treatment Webinar: Use Rate Calculations

    August 19, 2025 – August 26, 2025 Online

    These one-hour webinars will cover different topics about applying pesticides to seeds. One RUP credit per webinar is available in 1A, 4, or private core.

  • Aug 24

    Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

    August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

    New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

  • Aug 25

    International Master Gardener Conference

    August 25, 2025 – August 28, 2025 Online

    A four-day celebration of gardening, innovation, and sustainability! Gain insights from experts, explore global gardening practices, and connect with passionate gardeners working to make a difference.

  • Aug 26

    Mindfulness for Better SLEEP Online - Aug/Sept 2025

    August 26, 2025 – September 30, 2025 Online via Zoom

    Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.

  • Aug 26

    PEARS Deeper Dive - Program Activities - August

    August 26, 2025 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Program Activity - including how to collect and enter demographic data of participants

  • Aug 26

    Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar) - August 26, 2025

    August 26, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

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

  • Aug 26

    Cover Crop Field Day, Gross Farms

    August 26, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Gross Farms, 4715 W. Weidman Rd, Weidman, MI 48893

    Explore cover-crop techniques firsthand, from soil pits to drill calibration and plot demonstrations, with expert insights and peer discussions guiding hands-on learning.

  • Aug 26

    Honey Bee Pheromones at Seven Ponds Beekeeping Club

    August 26, 2025 7:00PM – 9:00PM Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden, MI 48428

    Learn how honey bees communicate through pheromones and how paying attention to hive scents like banana and lemon can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.

  • Aug 26

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour- Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

    August 26, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.