Events
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Sep 29
Wyandotte Spotted Lanternfly Lampshade Trap Workshop
September 29, 2026 5:30PM – 6:30PM PRCU Park, Wyandotte
Join MSU Extension Educator Lindsey Kerr at PRCU Park in Wyandotte for a hands-on workshop about the invasive spotted lanternfly and learn how you can help protect Michigan’s trees and landscapes.
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Sep 29
Fact or Fiction? The Fall Garden Clean up to do list
September 29, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM 21885 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
What is actually needed to tidy the garden at the close of the growing season?
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Oct 5
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Fruit
October 5, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely process jars for long-term storage.
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Oct 6
Community Science in the Garden
October 6, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Griffin Gardens 19400 Bentler St, Detroit, MI 48219
Join outdoor educator Momcat Kelly and MSU Extension Educator Lindsey Kerr in the garden to talk Community Science! This workshop will focus on Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven, two species that are becoming increasingly prevalent in Michigan.
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Oct 7
Palmer Park Spotted Lanternfly Trap Workshop
October 7, 2026 5:30PM – 6:30PM Detroit Exploration & Nature Center (the DEN)
Join MSU Extension Educator Lindsey Kerr at Detroit's Palmer Park (the DEN) for a hands-on workshop about the invasive spotted lanternfly and learn how you can help protect Michigan’s trees and landscapes.
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Oct 12
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Pie FIlling
October 12, 2026 4:30PM – 6:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely process pie filling for long-term storage.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 26
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Fresh Herbs
October 26, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely preserve fresh herbs for long-term storage.
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Nov 2
Michigan Cottage Food Law
November 2, 2026 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 6
2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference
November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.
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Nov 9
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 9. 2026
November 9, 2026 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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Dec 7
Michigan Cottage Food Law
December 7, 2026 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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Feb 8
Presentation on supporting and protecting bees and other pollinators at the Meridian Garden Club (Okemos, MI)
February 8, 2027 10:30AM – 11:30AM Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos MI 48864
Learn how to help bees and other pollinators in Michigan.
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