MSU Extension Gladwin County

Events

• Aug 18

  Mindfulness for Better Sleep Online Series

  August 18, 2025 – September 30, 2025 Zoom

  Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.

• Aug 24

  Applications for the 2026 Organic Farmer Training Program are now open!

  August 24, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Scholarship application deadline is November 15. Applications for Detroit encouraged by November 15. Applications accepted until the cohort is full.

  New farmers in can now apply for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit, East Lansing and our new site in Grand Rapids. More info at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/apply-now

• Aug 25

  International Master Gardener Conference

  August 25, 2025 – August 28, 2025 Online

  A four-day celebration of gardening, innovation, and sustainability! Gain insights from experts, explore global gardening practices, and connect with passionate gardeners working to make a difference.

• Aug 26

  Mindfulness for Better SLEEP Online - Aug/Sept 2025

  August 26, 2025 – September 30, 2025 Online via Zoom

  Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.

• Aug 28

  Unconventional Fruit Working Group 11: Fall Weed Management

  August 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Virtual

  This is a free, virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.

• Aug 29

  Walk with Ease Self-Paced Series

  August 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025

  The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

• Sep 2

  PEARS Deeper Dive - Direct Contacts and the CRM - September

  September 2, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

  This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Direct Contacts and how to use the CRM (Community Relationships Module).

• Sep 2

  Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour-Working Together to Develop Early Literacy Skills, Infant-Toddler

  September 2, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

  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.

• Sep 3

  PEARS Crash Course - September

  September 3, 2025 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  Learn what to report in PEARS, how often to report, and how to get help

• Sep 4

  Thriving on a Fixed Income! (Webinar) - September 4, 2025

  September 4, 2025 9:30AM – 10:30AM Zoom Webinar

  Trying to stretch your money? Struggling to find ways to save?