In-person programs meeting in Macomb County
Ann Arbor
July 16, 2024 – July 18, 2024
Weber's Boutique Hotel, 3050 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
This Regional Workshop is provided in conjunction with MI AgrAbility and will focus on Assistive Technology and preparing for the RESNA Assistive Technology Professional exam.
Lansing
2024 MICHIGAN DAIRY EXPO AND MICHIGAN 4-H YOUTH DAIRY DAYS
July 15, 2024 – July 19, 2024
Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
Join youth from around Michigan to demonstrate dairy cattle knowledge and husbandry skills.
Novi
MSU TOLLGATE FARM FOREST THERAPY
July 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377
Forest therapy, also known as Shinrin Yoku, brings rest and refreshment in the Tollgate beech maple forest for those who venture out. Join a certified forest therapy guide as together we experience the multiple benefits of taking time to bask in the peace and quiet the forest has to offer.
BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP IN NOVI, MI
July 23, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377
Join Michigan State University Extension for an in-hive beekeeping workshop on honey bee colony health inspections and seasonal management!
July 15-18, 2024
Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days will again be held in conjunction with the annual Michigan Dairy Expo at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education at MSU. The mission of the Michigan Dairy Expo is to encourage and promote youth involvement in dairy activities, to showcase the Michigan dairy industry and to provide continuing education to the dairy industry in Michigan and nearby states. Dairy Days events are designed for young people who are interested in dairy cattle and the dairy industry.
COOKING BASICS-AN ADULTING 101 SESSION
July 10, 2024, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn the language of cooking, how to read recipes and how to be creatively resourceful in the kitchen in this interactive session.
MSU Extension works to increase people's success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets and advancing agriculture through applied research.
SAVVY TIPS FOR STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
July 11, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
MSU CHESTNUT CHAT 2024 SUMMER SERIES
July 18, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
You're invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about chestnut production.
MSU Extension offers a variety of online educational resources and programs in food preservation and food safety.
FOOD SAFETY HOTLINE
877-643-9882
GUIDANCE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGEMENT OF HALAL FOOD
June 27, 2024, 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food covers the key concepts of what food is considered halal and how to preserve the integrity of this food.
SUMMER/FALL FOOD SAFETY – A SERIES
July 8, 2024, to November 25, 2024, 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety. See flyer for details.
PRESERVING MI HARVEST-CANNING GREEN BEANS
July 11, 2024, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. or 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join us and experience how easy it is to pressure can green beans and other vegetables.
July 17, 2024, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
PRESERVING MI HARVEST-MI MIXERS
July 18, 2024, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. or 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Create mixers for your favorite drinks by preserving mixers or using preserved items that you can add into a mixer or use as a garnish.
PRESERVING MI HARVEST-PICKED A PECK OF PEPPERS, NOW WHAT?
July 25, 2024, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. or 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sweet peppers and hot peppers, what can you do with them all? They can be frozen, canned, pickled or dehydrated!
GUIDANCE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGEMENT OF HALAL FOOD
July 29, 2024, 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cover the key concepts of what food is considered halal and how to preserve the integrity of this food.
MICHIGAN BEEKEEPING JULY OFFICE HOURS - WEBINAR
July 22, 2024, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Please join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for our series of office hours to answer beekeeping questions!
Research has shown that mindfulness, good mental health and healthy relationships are effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.
June 24–July 15, 2024, 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Alternatives to Anger is a four-part educational series designed to help adults, parents and caregivers increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice.
July 8, 2024, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Explore techniques to learn to be a detached observer of your thoughts using the power of acceptance and gratitude.
BRIEF PRACTICES IN MINDFULNESS
July 10, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day.
July 15, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Participants are introduced to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.
RELAX ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER – A WEEKLY SERIES
July 16, 2024, to August 6, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
How individuals handle their anger and how stress can affect the people around them.
BUILDING RESILIENCE TO AVOID BURNOUT
July 17, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
Learn to recognize symptoms of burnout and finding ways to cope.
STRESS LESS WITH MINDFULNESS FAST TRACK – A SERIES
July 22, 2024, to August 5, 2024, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
This class teaches and encourages the use of mindfulness self-care skills to help one feel better and enjoy life more.
July 22, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MSU Extension is hosting a free class specifically for parents and caregivers to learn the benefits of eating with mindful awareness, increase awareness in portion sizes for children and learn about competent eating. This webinar will aim to build skills that will help young children develop lifelong healthy eating habits by using mindfulness. Food is so much more than just fuel. Mealtime routines not only build strong relationships with people, but also a healthy relationship with food. This training is designed to encourage ways for parents and caregivers to be responsive feeders to infants and toddlers.
MAINTAINING HEALTH IN CHALLENGING TIMES
July 22, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learn to recognize ways our health is being affected mentally, socially, and physically.
July 24, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
We all have automatic thoughts, both positive and negative. Having more positive thoughts can influence how you handle stress.
July 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid certification course is for adults 18 years and older who hope to learn how to assist other adults experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. Cost: $45
July 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Explore the many ways informal caregiving affects a caregiver’s mental and physical health.
July 31, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
Introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.
Best practices to help people at any stage in their financial lives.
HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION WEBINAR (MSHDA)
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process. Cost: $25.
OPTION #1 July 10, 2024, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
OPTION #2 July 15, 2024, 4 p.m. -8 p.m.
OPTION #3 July 23, 2024, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
July 9, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft, what to do if someone has stolen your identity.
July 11, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.
This rental workshop from MSU Extension will equip you with valuable information about the rental process that will help you navigate the technicalities and avoid costly mistakes.
FINANCIAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY
July 17, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money and stress if a disaster ever strikes.
MAKE A SPENDING PLAN WORK FOR YOU!
July 17, 2024, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan.
July 18, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.
This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen.
July 24, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.
July 25, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will provide you with tips and tools to successfully navigate repaying your student loans including repayment options and how to avoid default. We will review the new rules and programs regarding your student loans.
July 31, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will discuss ten credit tips. Learn about credit, credit reports, credit score and how to build good credit.
MSU Extension offers numerous online workshops for parents, caregivers and those who work with children and youth.
July 2, 2024, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Learn techniques that focus on positive discipline that can help create an environment that is safe, fun and focuses on learning while helping children develop self-control and minimizing behavior problems.
July 9, 2024, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Participants learn about communication behaviors and how to recognize communication milestones and explore ways to facilitate the development of speech and language skills.
THE PARENT TALK SYSTEM – A SERIES
July 10, 2024, to August 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children.
CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
July 10, 2024, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Provides guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of raising children.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PARENTING – A SERIES
July 15, 2024, to August 12, 2024, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
For parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.
July 16, 2024, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
This program helps adults understand how science experiences promote child development and build self-confidence. Participants will be provided with 16 hands-on activities for young children.
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN – A SERIES
July 17, 2024, to August 21, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This class help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.
July 22, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MSU Extension is hosting a free class specifically for parents and caregivers to learn the benefits of eating with mindful awareness, increase awareness in portion sizes for children and learn about competent eating. This webinar will aim to build skills that will help young children develop lifelong healthy eating habits by using mindfulness. Food is so much more than just fuel. Mealtime routines not only build strong relationships with people, but also a healthy relationship with food. This training is designed to encourage ways for parents and caregivers to be responsive feeders to infants and toddlers.
MAKING FOOD FUN FOR THE PICKY EATER
July 23, 2024, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Learn strategies on how to make your child’s food choices balanced and healthy.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS
July 30, 2024, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
what is grief, how children of different ages may experience grief and how parents can support children.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT: POLICIES, PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND POLITICS
May 16-November 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
This series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online
opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials. Webinars fall on the third Thursday in April, May,
June, September, October, and November. Each session is available individually or participants can register
for all six at once. Cost per webinar: $10 for MCPs; $20 for regular registrants.
Good sleep, good balance along with movement and exercise — what it means to be healthy is different for us all. MSU Extension is here to support all the ways we can all live healthier lives and build healthier communities, by bringing the vast knowledge and resources of MSU directly to your community.
WALK WITH EASE SELF-PACED - WEEKLY w/ EMAIL COMMUNICATION
June 3, 2024 –July 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.
The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program. is an exercise program. that can reduce pain and improve overall health.
CHRONIC DISEASE PATH TELEPHONE TOOLKIT
June 3, 2024 –July 8, 2024, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
The Chronic Disease PATH Toolkit Telephone Course is a series of 6 weekly telephone calls with a leader and 3-5 other people living with chronic conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and depression.
SLEEP: SLEEP EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
Option #1: June 4 –July 9, 2024, 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Option #2: June 25–July 30, 2024, 8 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
SLEEP is a program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.
A MATTER OF BALANCE - TUESDAYS
July 9, 2024, to September 3, 2024, 10 a.m.
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.