Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County

Michigan Cottage Food Law Thursday Aug. 13th – 10 a.m. 🍪

Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-cottage-food

Chronic Pain PATH Telephone Toolkit is a 6-week, self-management workshop designed for people living with chronic pain and their family members, friends, and caregivers. This workshop is free and open to all Michigan adult residents.

Dates/Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 1- Oct. 6, 1:00-2:00 p.m. E.T.
Registration link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6534/

Registration deadline: Friday, August 28th
Instructor: Naomi Hyso, [email protected]

Conflict is a part of life—but how we respond makes all the difference.

Join the Communicating Through Conflict workshop to build practical communication skills that can help you navigate difficult conversations, reduce tension, and strengthen relationships at work, at home, and in your community.

During this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to:
• Understand the root causes of conflict
• Reduce stress during challenging conversations
• Create a safe environment for productive dialogue
• Practice active listening and better understand different perspectives
• Give and receive feedback in a way that reduces defensiveness

Whether you're a volunteer, leader, educator, or community member, these skills can help you communicate with greater confidence and understanding.

Register today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/communicating-through-conflict-november

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00PM ET as follows:

Class dates:
September 1: Screen Time for Young Children
September 8: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACES)
September 15: Working Together to Develop Early Literacy Skills
September 22: Back to the Basics: Skills in Infant and Toddler Care
September 29: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

Class Times: 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ

Check out this free Nature Art Program with Oakland County 4-H!

Looking for a fun (and FREE!) way for your child to get creative outdoors this summer? 🌿🌼🎨

Join us for the Nature Art 4-H Program, a two-session experience where youth will explore Michigan's native plants, learn how to preserve flowers using a flower press, and create their own beautiful pressed floral artwork to take home.

🍃 Session 1: Saturday, August 15
📍 Bloomer Park, Rochester

🎨 Session 2: Saturday, August 22
📍 Rochester Hills Public Library

👧🧒 Ages 5–19

Whether your child loves nature, art, or simply being outdoors, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore, create, and learn new skills.

Registration is FREE, but space is limited! https://forms.gle/3p7sGLXq2oMeSm3j6

Contact Lisa Mazzola at [email protected] for more information.

Macomb County MSU Extension is hiring!
4-H Program Coordinator 🍀

In this position you will ensure that youth and volunteer audiences are reached through established and newly developed programs, providing leadership to these groups through 4-H clubs, after school programs and youth mentoring.

View full description and apply at: http://careers.msu.edu - Search for posting 1149391 using the Job Search field.
Application Deadline is August 11, 2026.

“Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to ‘forest bathing’. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition.” -M. Amos Clifford

Join us this Tuesday at MSU Tollgate for your own moment of forest therapy- spots are limited, so register ahead!

Register here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar/guided-walks

Preserving MI Harvest Thursday July 30th – 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Bean There, Canned That: Pressure Canning Green Beans

Green beans are a popular vegetable for canning and plain beans must be pressure canned. Join us and experience how easy it is to pressure can green beans and other vegetables.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_preservation/events

Serving Up Food Safety Monday July 27th – 12 p.m.
Using Fresh Produce to Make Homemade Baby Food

Making your own baby food can be cost-effective and convenient! Learn about food safe methods to make and store your own baby food.

https://pears.io/events/msuext/7848/