MSU Extension Mecosta County

Events

• Mar 23

  Mindfulness for Better Sleep online Mar 2026

  March 23, 2026 – April 27, 2026 zoom

  Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.

• Mar 25

  Citizen Planner Houghton County Classroom Program 2026

  March 25, 2026 – April 29, 2026 Gogebic Community College - Coppoer Country Center, 47420 M-26, Houghton, MI 49931

  This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

• Mar 31

  Online Extension Extras for Parents: Mathematics for Infants and Toddlers

  March 31, 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.

• Apr 1

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba

  April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Apr 1

  PEARS Deeper Dive - Quarterly Efforts - April

  April 1, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM 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 Quarterly Effort report. We will discuss how to answer each question in Quarterly Efforts.

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