Events

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.