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Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership to host 2025 Shoreline and Shallows Conference

Published on September 3, 2025
This one-day conference will be held on October 17, 2025, at the MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
Featured Five 2025: Favorites from Walters Gardens

Published on August 29, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 7 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2025: Favorites from Raker-Roberta’s Trial Gardens

Published on August 29, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 6 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.