MSU Extension Genesee County

03/18/2026

Don’t miss out—4‑H Exploration Days registration is officially OPEN!
Three days. MSU campus. 100+ sessions. New friends. Big growth. 🍀
Spots fill fast, so grab yours now!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h.../registration_information

03/18/2026

Drum roll, please! The information you’ve been waiting for is now available! You can find an information packet all about this year’s 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp on our website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/.../4-h-animal-and-veterinary...
This MSU Pre-College program is open to youth ages 13-17 as of January 1.
Registration will open on that same website on April 1st at noon 🥳

Drum roll, please! The information you’ve been waiting for is now available! You can find an information packet all about this year’s 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp on our website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-animal-and-veterinary-science-camp-2026

This MSU Pre-College program is open to youth ages 13-17 as of January 1.

Registration will open on that same website on April 1st at noon 🥳

03/18/2026

Chick Chick Hooray!
We’ve got chicks developing at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, and things are getting egg-citing!
Check out these awesome images and videos of our 4-H Program Coordinator, Catherine Slayton, candling the eggs and giving everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of embryology.
A huge shout out to Country Days Homestead for providing the hatching eggs so youth and families can experience this incredible learning opportunity. Partnerships like this help bring science to life in our community! 💚
Stay tuned… hatch day is coming on March 24th!

03/18/2026

JOIN US ONLINE: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Mindfulsleepmar26nl/
This FREE 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. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quantity of their sleep.

03/17/2026

Ready to boost your food safety know‑how?
Join the MSU Extension Food Safety Team for FREE virtual workshops on a wide range of food safety topics!
Craving more veggie goodness?
Our Safe Food & Water page is jam‑packed with fresh articles and fact sheets!
👉 Explore more: https://www.canr.msu.edu/safe_food_water/index

03/13/2026

Join Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension for a fun day at Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Texas Rangers on April 12! Receive a co-branded Michigan 4-H and Detroit Tigers bucket hat and donate to 4-H with your ticket.

03/13/2026

Phragmites is a common sight in Michigan - but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. The invasive plant has conquered native wetlands and forced out other pla...

03/11/2026

This warm weather has us looking forward to planting! Check out our garden planning calendar to get you started this season.
For additional resources on planning your garden, visit: www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Mindfulness Pebbles: Principles and Practice
Mindfulness Pebbles is a six-lesson series that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices. We explore each principle and practice as a "mindfulness pebble," a small, intentional drop of awareness that can create meaningful ripples throughout daily life. This free virtual class is held on Mondays, April 6th -May 11th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. You must pre-register by using the bar code or go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/3884/
Contact Information: Nicole Persing-Wethington, [email protected],(989) 344-3264 ext.1