In-person programs held in Macomb County and surrounding areas
MINDFUL EDUCATORS - MISD HEAD START PROGRAM
January 2, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MISD, 44001 Garfield Road, Room 100, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Mindful Educators is a workshop designed to give educators the tools to implement mindfulness in the classroom.
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - MACOMB TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
January 21, 2025, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
51210 Alma Drive, Macomb, MI 48042
In this workshop we will learn the importance of self-care for caregivers and practice some strategies for self-care.
4-H MEETS WOLCOTT FARMING 101: ANIMALS & AGRICULTURE
January 12, 2025 and January 26, 2025, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center, 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray Township, MI 48096
Learn about all aspects of the farm and how to properly care for animals in this 8-session series. Attend one or more sessions. Jan. 12, 2025 topic: Introduction to Sheep. FREE, open to ages 5-19
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ART WORKSHOP
January 3, 2025, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
18185 Sycamore Street, Roseville, MI 48066
Dive into the exciting world of photography and digital art in this interactive and imaginative class designed just for young creators!
BEGIN WITH A BREATH AT BURGESS-SHADBUSH NATURE CENTER
January 12, 2025-October 12, 2025, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township, MI 48317
Begin with a Breath introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.
BE KIND TO YOUR MIND – LIFE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY
January 14, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
5225 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48317
Be Kind to Your Mind explores techniques to learn to be a detached observer of your thoughts using the power of acceptance and gratitude.
MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION SHELBY TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
January 28, 2025, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
14975 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315
During this session, we will talk about the components and benefits of self-compassion and practice an activity to help you experience what self-compassion feels like.
MAINTAINING HEALTH DURING CHALLENGING TIMES - CHALDEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
January 10, 2025, Noon-1:30 p.m.
3601 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Maintaining health during challenging times includes recognizing all the ways our health is being affected mentally, socially, and physically and finding ways to take action to assure optimal health.
East Lansing
MICHIGAN ONSITE WASTEWATER CONFERENCE
January 7, 2025-January 8, 2025
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Professional onsite wastewater management education and certification offered at the 2025 Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference, Jan. 7-8, 2025.
Frankenmuth
2025 MICHIGAN SOYBEAN ON FARM RESEARCH UPDATE
January 14, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Uptown North Main, 975 N. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Lansing
STATE 4-H RABBIT AND CAVY SHOW AND EXPO
January 25, 2025, 7 a.m.-12 a.m.
MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education; 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
Join us for the State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo and Show! Youth may choose to exhibit their rabbit and/or cavy as well as compete in other contests such as breed identification, photography, educational display, showmanship, and "new" this year skillathon.
Online/Virtual programming
Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do the adult tasks of managing your finances, home, health, or finding a career? Zoom in for FREE to learn real life skills to help you successfully transition to living independently. Join us Monthly for a New Topic!
- January 14 at 6 p.m. - Decreasing Stress with Mindfulness
- February 10 at 5:30 p.m. - Medical Insurance 101
- March 3 at 7 p.m. - Time and Organization Tips to Thrive
- April 8 at 5 p.m. - Wealth Building
- May 15 at 6 p.m. - Stay Safe Out There
- June 2 at 6:30 p.m. - International Travel on a Budget
- July 9 at 4 p.m. - Mastering Meal Planning
- August 18 at 6 p.m. - Navigating Peer Pressure
- September 17 at 6:30 p.m. - Workplace Professionalism
- October 23 at 5 p.m. - Enjoy Your Holidays on a Budget
- November 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Navigating Tough Talks
CRASH COURSE: CREDIT SURVIVAL 101
January 15, 2025, 6 p.m. or February 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Youth learn the basics of credit: advantages and disadvantages, credit vs. debit, credit scores, interest, and tips to managing credit wisely.
DRIVEN FOR THE FUTURE: EMPOWERING MICHIGAN’S NEXT AUTOMOTIVE TECH AND SKILLED TRADES
January 23, 2025 - May 1, 2025, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
This online seminar series will allow youth to experience career paths in the automotive industry and build skills to be beyond ready for the future.
January 23, 2025, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
This online seminar is designed to provide valuable insight into the skills and certifications you need to excel in today's fast evolving automotive industry.
Volunteer with Michigan 4-H and help grow true leaders in your community by empowering young people with skills to lead for a lifetime.
January 30, 2025 - Noon-1 p.m. or 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Discover simple, impactful ways to celebrate and recognize the volunteers and youth that are involved in your club.
MSU Extension works to increase people's success while protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, reaching new markets, and advancing agriculture through applied research.
BIRTH MANAGEMENT FOR SHEEP AND GOATS
January 2, 2025, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
The MSU Small Ruminant Extension team is offering a 4-part webinar series on birth management that will lead you through a host of topics aimed to improve birth management of sheep and goats.
January 7, 2025, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Are you interested in learning about grazing techniques and basic livestock nutrition? Check out these virtual sessions!
MSU Extension offers a variety of online educational resources and programs in food preservation and food safety.
FOOD SAFETY HOTLINE
877-643-9882
January 21, 2025, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Learn the best practices for food safety in order for you to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics discussed in the class include proper cleaning and sanitizing, cooking, storing food, as well as personal hygiene and more.
REAL CHRISTMAS TREE BOARD 2025 WEBINAR SERIES
January 14, 2025 and January 28, 2025, 11 a.m.-Noon
Christmas tree experts will discuss current research projects funded by The Real Christmas Tree Board.
January 22, 2025, 7 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
Join MSU Extension for the 3rd round of Horticulture Trivia online. Prizes for the top 2 finishers.
Classes begin February 6, 2025!
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online MSU Extension course that explores many aspects of gardening. Lessons include self-paced learning opportunities and live lectures from experts in the field. These classes are the first step in the process of becoming an MSU Extension Master Gardener. Cost: $350
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 - January 15-16, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
OPTION 2 - January 28-29, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid certification course is for adults 18 years and older who hope to learn how to assist other adults experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. Cost: $45.
BUILDING RESILIENCE TO AVOID BURNOUT
January 1, 2025 to January 10, 2025, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Learn to recognize symptoms of burnout and find ways to cope.
CHRONIC DISEASE PATH TELEPHONE TOOLKIT
January 7, 2025 to February 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
This course is a series of 6, 1-hour telephone sessions to help participants manage their chronic conditions.
ONLINE: RELAX ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER FAST TRACK
January 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
How individuals manage their anger and how stress can affect the people around them.
January 15, 2025 to December 17, 2025, Noon-12:45 p.m.
In this 12-lesson series, each month we will unlock key habits for staying healthy, vibrant, and empowered.
LUNCH AND LEARN: BEGIN WITH A BREATH
January 17, 2025, Noon-1:30 p.m.
Introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.
January 17, 2025, Noon-1:30 p.m.
During this workshop we will: Discuss anger and strong emotions in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Learn developmental stages of self-control and how to assist children at each stage.
COFFE HOUR SESSION: CHANGING NEGATIVE SELF
January 23, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
During this workshop participants will learn about the brains negativity bias and how it affects our response to stress. In addition, we will talk about the benefits of positive self-talk and explore other tools for dealing with negative self-talk.
Best practices to help people at any stage in their financial lives.
HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION WEBINAR (MSHDA)
OPTION 1 - January 22, 2025, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
OPTION 2 - January 30, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
This homeownership seminar will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process. Cost: $25.
SURVIVING AND THRIVING ON A FIXED INCOME!
January 9, 2025, Noon-1 p.m.
Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?
January 15, 2025, Noon-1 p.m.
Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.
TIPS TO BUILD AND PROTECT YOUR CREDIT
January 21, 2025, Noon–1 p.m.
Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score?
January 22, 2025, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
This 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.
January 23, 2025, Noon-1 p.m.
Thinking about what your future will look like? To reduce confusion about retirement it is important to separate fact from fiction.
FINANCIAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY
January 28, 2025, Noon-1 p.m.
Prepare for disasters with these steps that might affect your finances. Save time, money, and stress if and when a disaster strikes.
PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE BASICS
January 29, 2025, Noon-1 p.m.
This webinar will describe the property tax timeline in Michigan and assistance options.
January 21, 2025 – April 4, 2025
Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes. Register by January 6, 2025 for an early bird rate of $95.00. After this date, the course price will be $115.00. The deadline to register is January 28, 2025.
MSU Extension offers numerous online workshops for parents, caregivers and those who work with children and youth.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PARENTING KINSHIP CAREGIVER WEBINAR SERIES
January 3, 2025 to January 31, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
For caregivers/parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, caregivers, and families be successful.
ONLINE PARENT TALK SYSTEM SERIES
January 6, 2025 to February 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
For caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children.
ONLINE EXTENSION EXTRAS PARENTING HOUR: RELAX – ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
January 7, 2025, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
ONLINE KINSHIP CAREGIVER CLASSES: TALKING WITH KIDS ABOUT RACE
January 8, 2025, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges, and concerns of raising children.
BUILDING EARLY EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR PARENTS WEBINAR SERIES
January 9, 2025 to January 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
A course for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 about developing positive social emotional health.
January 14, 2025, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PARENTING WEBINAR SERIES
January 16, 2025 to February 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
For parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.
January 21, 2025, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Learn the best practices for food safety in order for you to keep the children in your care safe.
ONLINE EXTENSION EXTRAS PARENTING HOUR: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
January 21, 2025, 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.
ONLINE EXTENSION EXTRAS PARENTING HOUR: POTTY TRAINING POINTERS
January 28, 2025, 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.
Check back soon for January 2025 classes.
Good sleep, good balance along with movement and exercise–what it means to be healthy is different for us all. MSU Extension is here to support all the ways we can all live healthier lives and build healthier communities, by bringing the vast knowledge and resources of MSU directly to your community.
January 6, 2025 to February 26, 2025, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
This series combines Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
January 7, 2025 to February 25, 2025, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls
January 7, 2025 to February 27, 2025, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
January 7, 2025 to February 11, 2025, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
This mindfulness program introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness. Topics include mindfulness basics, mindful breath, body awareness, thoughts, emotions, and building a personal practice.
ONLINE: SLEEP EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
January 7, 2025 to February 11, 2025, 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
SLEEP is a program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.
ONLINE: RELAX ALTERNATIVES TO ANGER FAST TRACK
January 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
How individuals manage their anger and how stress can affect the people around them.
January 9, 2025 to February 13, 2025, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
This series will introduce participants to the practice of mindfulness and techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.