MSU Extension Van Buren County

Events

• Jun 29

  2026 MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz

  June 29, 2026 – July 12, 2026 Online

  The MiCorps AIS Detection Blitz is a statewide community science event aimed at identifying and documenting aquatic invasive species in Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands, using iNaturalist.

• Jun 29

  Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - June-August 2026

  June 29, 2026 – August 3, 2026 7:30pm-9:00pm ET Online

  The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.

• Jun 30

  Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase

  June 30, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  With registration open May 15-August 7, 2026, youth ages 5-19 (as of Jan 1, 2026) can enter projects into the virtual showcase and receive feedback from judges.

• Jul 1

  Michigan 4-H License Plate Promotion Contest

  July 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and the Michigan 4-H Foundation invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to participate in a fun, hands-on promotion of the Michigan 4-H License Plate!

• Jul 1

  Michigan 4-H Business Pitch Contest- Sponsored by MSUFCU

  July 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to share their business pitch.

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