Events
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Apr 27
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 27th, 6 p.m.
April 27, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 4
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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May 6
Beginning Farmer Field Day - Soil Health, Pollinators, Beneficials
May 6, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Schomaker Farms, 1103 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
This field day will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in soil health and tools to encourage pollinators and beneficial insects on their farms.
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May 8
Fairytale Garden Workshop
May 8, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328
Join us for a creative, hands-on gardening experience designed for both children and adults. Participants will learn a few basics of container and miniature gardening, then make their own whimsical fairytale garden to take home.
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May 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - May 18th, 2 p.m.
May 18, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 23
Smart Gardening Outreach at Bogie Lake Greenhouses
May 23, 2026 10:00AM – 4:00PM Bogie Lake Greenhouses 1525 Bogie Lake Rd, White Lake, MI.
MSU Extension Educators and Extension Master Gardeners will be at Bogie Lake Greenhouses to help answer your lawn and garden questions!
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Jun 1
How to Build a Rain Garden Workshop
June 1, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 4515 Dobie Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
Discover the beauty and power of native plants and how to prevent flooding and attract pollinators to your yard through this rain garden workshop for beginners.
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Jun 18
Healthy Habitats and Productive Pollinators
June 18, 2026 9:00AM – 4:00PM Crossroads Village, 6140 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505
Learn about area efforts to protect pollinators and create habitat for the wild bees that pollinate our vegetables, fruits, and wildflowers. Lectures, breakouts, and lunch.
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Jun 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - June 18th, 10 a.m.
June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jun 30
Adding Ornamental Grasses in the Garden
June 30, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 21885 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
Learn the value of including ornamental grasses in your garden
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Jul 16
MSU Tollgate Garden Open House
July 16, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
Tollgate Farm's Garden Open House offers visitors the chance to view over 20 beautiful gardens on a 160-acre property