Events
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Aug 24
Bee Palooza
August 24, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824
Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages to “bee our neighbor,” focusing on supporting Michigan pollinators and plants.
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Aug 25
International Master Gardener Conference
August 25, 2025 – August 28, 2025 Online
A four-day celebration of gardening, innovation, and sustainability! Gain insights from experts, explore global gardening practices, and connect with passionate gardeners working to make a difference.
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Aug 25
Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 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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Aug 25
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning
August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.
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Sep 3
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Washtenaw County
September 3, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 4
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oakland County
September 4, 2025 – November 13, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 8
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Oceana County
September 8, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 8
Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 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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Sep 9
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Alpena County
September 9, 2025 – November 11, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 9
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: Newaygo County
September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 10
2025 Conservation Stewards Program: St. Clair County
September 10, 2025 – November 12, 2025 Hybrid
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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Sep 10
Van Buren District Library - Hand-On Class: Pickling
September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.
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Sep 12
2025 Shindig for the GIG
September 12, 2025 5:00PM – 8:30PM Grand Ideas Garden, 775 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The "Shindig for the GIG" is a festive event filled with live music, great food and a silent auction to help support the garden for the coming year.
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Sep 15
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 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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Sep 17
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Applesauce
September 17, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we preserve home made applesauce in this hands on home foods preservation class.
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Sep 24
Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025 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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Oct 4
Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference
October 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!
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Oct 7
Michigan Cottage Food Law - October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025 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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Nov 3
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 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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Nov 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 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.