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County offices closed Oct 14th

Macomb County offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. Online services are available 24/7.

Administration Building - Parking Deck Rehabilitation Project

Starting September 30, all public parking in the parking structure will be closed for approximately 8 weeks. Public parking is available in the city of Mount Clemens Yellow Lot across Main Street. Thank you for your patience!

Upcoming events

See MSU Extension's upcoming events and activities in and around Macomb County.

In-person programs meeting in Macomb County

BRIEF PRACTICES IN MINDFULNESS BURGESS-SHADBUSH NATURE CENTER

October 27, 2024, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township MI  48317

The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day.

Virtual and Hybrid Programs

MSU Extension offers a variety of online educational resources and programs in food preservation and food safety.

FOOD SAFETY HOTLINE

877-643-9882

 

SUMMER/FALL FOOD SAFETY – A SERIES

July 8, 2024, to November 25, 2024, 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety. See flyer for details.


SUMMER/FALL FOOD SAFETY Q&A

OPTION 1  October 7, 2024, 1 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

OPTION 2 October 21, 2024, p.m.-1:30 p.m.

OPTION 3 October 28, 2024, p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.


PANTRY FOOD SAFETY - IT'S YOUR JOB

October 22, 2024, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

This is a training for staff and volunteers who work at food banks, food pantries, and other charitable food distribution sites.


PRESERVING Ml HARVEST- PRESERVING FALL PRODUCE­ USING WHAT'S LEFT IN THE GARDEN

October 24, 2024, 1 p.m. -2 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Time to put your garden to rest for the season. What can you preserve and make with a little bit of everything

 

 

MICHIGAN 4-H VOLUNTEER WEBINAR SERIES: OH THE PLACES 4-H CAN TAKE YOUTH

OCTOBER 22, 2024,  7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to inspire and guide the next generation of 4-H members on their journey of growth and exploration

Best practices to help people at any stage in their financial lives.

HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION WEBINAR

October 2. 2024, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. or October 22. 2024, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This homeownership seminar will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.


TIPS TO BUILD AND PROTECT YOUR CREDIT

October 14, 2024, 3p.m.-4 p.m. 

Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?


INFORMED RENTER

October 24, 2024, Noon-1 p.m.

A rental workshop from MSU Extension will equip you with valuable information about the rental process that will help you navigate the technicalities and avoid costly mistakes.

Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.


TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS 

October 31,2024 to November 21, 2024, Noon-1 p.m.

Join us for an online series of helpful topics to get you through the holidays. A different topic will be covered during each session. Attend as many sessions as you like!

 

OVERWINTERING WEBINAR: WINTER MAINTENANCE & ECOLOGY OF NATIVE POLLINATOR PLANTINGS

October 16, 2024 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This is a free, online event discussing the life cycle and seasonal care of the plants and pollinators in your native wildflower habitat. Covers topics of ecology and biology.

 

MSU Extension offers numerous online workshops for parents, caregivers and those who work with children and youth.

 

THE PARENT TALK SYSTEM WEBINAR SERIES

October 7, 2024 to November 11, 2024, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

A course for parents of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children.


RELAX: ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS  

October 18, 2024, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.                    .

Discuss anger and strong emotions in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Learn developmental stages of self-control and how to assist children at each stage.      


EPILEPSY 101: EMPOWERING KNOWLEDGE, ENHANCING CARE

October 22, 2024, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

A series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.              


POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

October 22, 2024 to November 26, 2024, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

A program designed to equip caregivers with care tools to help reduce stress and communicate effectively.


TEACHING KIDS MINDFUL EATING LUNCH LEARN 

October 23, 2024 Noon-1 p.m.

Learn benefits of eating with mindful awareness, increase awareness in portion sizes for children and learn about competent eating.


SAFE FOOD= HEALTHY KIDS

October 28, 2024, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Safe Food= Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.


PARENTING HOUR YOUNG AT ART

October 29, 2024, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

ZONING ENFORCEMENT: POLICIES, PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND POLITICS

May 16-November 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

This series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials. Webinars fall on the third Thursday in April, May, June, September, October, and November. Each session is available individually or participants can register for all six at once. Cost per webinar: $10 for MCPs; $20 for regular registrants.


2024 OCTOBER MCP WEBINAR: A GUIDE TO LAND USE RESOURCES: WHERE WAS THAT AGAIN?

October 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

This webinar series is designed to offer continuing education for Master Citizen Planners in a convenient online opportunity and is open to all planning and zoning officials.


FISCALLY READY COMMUNITIES: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO BEST PRACTICES

October 21, 2024, 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

This program focuses on implementing financial best practices, measuring fiscal health, and local government financial management fundamentals.

 

 

Research has shown that mindfulness, good mental health and healthy relationships are effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.

 

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

OPTION 1 October 22, 2024,  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

OPTION 2 October 24, 2024,   8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 A certification course for adults 18+ years who want to learn how to assist other adults experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.   Choose one of the four options to register.  Cost:  $45.


CHRONIC PAIN PATH TOOLKIT--EVENINGS 

October 10, 2024 to November 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This is a series of 6 weekly telephone calls with a leader and 3-5 other people living with chronic pain.


WEEKLY WITS WORKOUT -SLUMBER PARTY 

October 14, 2024, 1 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

This program provides activities for older adults to challenge their memory, recall, and problem-solving skills in an online group setting


WITS WORKOUT - THE WORLD OVER 

October 21, 2024, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The activity themes in this session focus on world travel. The training component covers stress management.


POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS 

October 23, 2024 to November 27, 2024, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

A program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively.


TYPE 2 DIABETES BASICS LUNCH & LEARN

October 28, 2024, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

This discusses the basics of managing blood glucose and identify different approaches to monitoring carbohydrate intake


WITS WORKOUT - TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE 

October 28, 2024, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The activity themes in this session focus on pairs. The training component focuses on making social connections as a contributing factor in brain health


CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER LUNCH & LEARN

October 30, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.

During this workshop we explore the many ways informal care giving affects a caregivers mental and physical health


MSU EXTENSION'S TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS 

October 31, 2024 to November 21, 2024, Noon -1 p.m.

An online series of helpful topics to get you through the holidays. A different topic will be covered during each session. Attend as many sessions as you like!

WITS WORKOUT - SLUMBER PARTY

October 14, 20-24,. 1 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

The training component covers sleep as a brain health contributor. The activities in this session focus on sleep.


SLEEP BASICS ONE-TIMEWORKSHOP LUNCH & LEARN

October 21, 2024, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 

Learn about the importance of sleep for both physical and mental health.


ONLINE: SLEEP EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE

October 22, 2024 to November 26, 2024, 11:20 a.m. - Noon

SLEEP is a program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or a better quality of sleep.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING LIVESTOCK (ERAIL) TRAINING

October 12, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, Ml 48910

This one-day training focuses on managing the scene of an accident, organizing volunteers and working to ensure public safety and animal welfare. Cost$75 or ($60 pp in a group registration)