Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County

09/10/2026

Looking for free resources to support a healthier community?

MSU Extension has five free online resources designed to help individuals, families and communities build healthier habits and make positive changes.

Explore resources covering:

👥Community health and community change
💰Healthy cooking and saving money
🍅Food budgeting
🏋️‍♀️Physical activity
🥘Nutritious, budget-friendly recipes

Whether you’re looking for practical tips for your family or resources to share with your community, there’s something here for you!

Visit extension.msu.edu to learn more.

09/09/2026

Wits Workout—October 5-December 14, 2026, 1:00-1:30 PM ET

Wits Workout provides activities for older adults to challenge their memory, recall, and problem-solving skills in an online group setting. Sign up once and attend whichever sessions you want.

Registration link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/8480/

09/08/2026

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

Fall Wellness Series 🍁

Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM ET
September 8, 15 & 22, 2026
Registration link: https://bit.ly/4zwSeTf

If you’re ready to lower your stress and prioritize your well-being, come join us for our Fall Wellness Series. Attend any or all sessions.

September 8: Caring for the Caregiver; September 15: Changing Negative Self-Talk; and September 22: SLEEP Basics.

08/25/2026

Registration ends TOMORROW! Join Michigan State University Extension experts to learn everything you need to know about gardening. 🌿

Registration ends TOMORROW! Join Michigan State University Extension experts to learn everything you need to know about gardening. 10 weeks of online classes. Tell all of your friends!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/foundations-of-gardening

08/19/2026

Join us for a 4-H Apple Crisp & Orchard Adventure where you’ll whip up a tasty apple crisp to take home AND explore the beautiful Tollgate orchard!

🍏🍎 Get ready for some apple-tastic fun! 🍎🍏
Join us for a 4-H Apple Crisp & Orchard Adventure where you’ll whip up a tasty apple crisp to take home AND explore the beautiful Tollgate orchard!
📍 Tollgate Farm — 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377
🗓️ October 25th
⏰ 10:00 PM – Noon
💲 Just $20 to join the fun!
⚠️ Hurry, spots are limited — must register!
👶 Kids under 12? Bring your favorite grown-up along!
Register Here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Appleworkshop/
Come hungry, curious, and ready for a bushel of fun! 🍏🎉

08/18/2026

Check out the upcoming Guided Walks at MSU Tollgate Farm! Learn about bats during the Batty About Bats Night Hike or experience the benefits of forest bathing during the final Forest Therapy walk!

Registration and details: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar/guided-walks

There are so many great opportunities to explore the farm through our Guided Walks series!

This Friday evening, we have our Batty about Bats Night Hike! Come learn about bats, their habits, and the adaptations that give them an incredibly interesting role in their ecosystem! All while exploring the Tollgate wood line after hours!

This Sunday is our LAST Forest Therapy! Join ANFT certified forest therapy guide Ellen Koehler as together we experience the physical and mental health benefits forest bathing has to offer.

You can register for any of our upcoming Guided Walks here:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar/guided-walks

08/17/2026

Last night, voters approved all 11 county millages supporting MSU Extension that appeared on the ballot.

Thank you for your confidence in our mission. Your support helps us continue serving all 83 Michigan counties with practical, research-based solutions.

So whether you're growing a garden, starting a business, raising a family, or something completely different -- we're here to help, because Extension Does That.

Discover everything MSU Extension can do for you at extension.msu.edu.

08/17/2026

🌿 Conservation Conversations: Twin Creek Nature Area Conservation Walk

🌿 Conservation Conversations: Twin Creek Nature Area Conservation Walk
Join MSU Extension, North Country CISMA, and Primo Brands for a guided tour of Evart's award-winning Twin Creek Nature Area.
📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
🕠 Arrive by 5:30 p.m. | Walk begins at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Twin Creek Nature Area, Evart (Osceola County)

Hosted by MSU Extension and led by Michael Ramsey (North Country CISMA) and Arlene Anderson-Vincent (Primo Brands), learn about local conservation efforts, water quality, invasive species and ecosystem management, and take a hike through the award-winning Twin Creek Nature Area in Evart. Additional, learn about the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program being offered in Fall 2026 in Osceola-Lake-Mecosta counties that is now registering! Please feel free to pass information along to anyone you might know interested learning more about the Conservation Stewards Program!

Register today and connect with Michigan's natural resources. There is a $5 cost for the event, with scholarships available to anyone who wants to attend.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/conservation-conversations-twin-creek-nature-area-conservation-walk

Questions? Contact Bindu ([email protected] or 248-396-9777)