Events

  • Sep 23

    Citizen Planner Mason County Classroom Program 2026

    September 23, 2026 – November 11, 2026 Hamlin Township Hall at 3775 N Jebavy Dr, Ludington, MI

    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.

  • Oct 1

    2026 Michigan Apple Crunch

    October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

    Join in the festivities by crunching into a locally-grown Michigan Apple on Crunch Day, October 15, or any day in October.

  • Oct 5

    Citizen Planner Program - UP Satellite Locations via Zoom

    October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026

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

  • Oct 8

    Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies October 8, 2026

    October 8, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Ten Saving Strategies will be covered for your consideration.

  • Oct 8

    How Much Home Can You Afford? (webinar)

    October 8, 2026 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate what you can afford based on your current income.

  • Oct 9

    Local Government Leadership Intensive

    October 9, 2026 10:00AM – 4:00PM Grand Traverse County Government Center, 400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City, MI 49684

    Develop your leadership approach while working through a real-world challenge in this highly interactive, one-day intensive for local government officials and staff.

  • Oct 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    October 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Oct 12

    2026 Renewable Energy Fundamentals Workshop: Battle Creek

    October 12, 2026 1:00PM – 4:30PM Toeller Building Conference Room, 191 E Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, 49014

    Research-based information on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage to help communities understand key issues and impacts.

  • Oct 13

    Mortgage Foreclosure Basics Webinar - October 13, 2026

    October 13, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Virtual Zoom

    While foreclosure rates have declined somewhat during recent years, the issue is not over, and many households are still facing foreclosure. Many have experienced a loss or reduction of income

  • Oct 13

    Make a Spending Plan Work for You! (Webinar)

    October 13, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar via Zoom

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

  • Oct 13

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: RELAX - Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers

    October 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.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    What’s on the Ballot? Understanding Michigan’s 2026 Ballot Proposals

    October 14, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM

    Join MSU Extension and the Citizens Research Council of Michigan for a FREE educational webinar exploring the two statewide ballot proposals on the 2026 ballot.

  • Oct 14

    Conducting Land Division Reviews

    October 14, 2026 12:30PM – 3:30PM Zoom Webinar

    This program is a technical training for the local official responsible for reviewing land divisions, as required by the Michigan Land Division Act, PA 288 of 1967, as amended, being MCL 560.101 et seq.

  • Oct 14

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 14Oct2026

    October 14, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar

    Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.

  • Oct 14

    Selling to Local Food Markets: Farm Stops

    October 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM

    Join Michigan's Emerging Farmers for an interactive session with guest speakers as we explore practical strategies for growers interested in selling to farm stops.

  • Oct 14

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - October 14, 2026

    October 14, 2026 4:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

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

  • Oct 15

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    October 15, 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.

  • Oct 15

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    October 15, 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.

  • Oct 15

    Local Government Policy and Practice: Municipal Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future

    October 15, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Dr. Erik Nordman will cover the origins and current status of municipal electric utilities in Michigan, and look at Ann Arbor's proposal to create its own municipal utility and the future of municipal utilities in Michigan.