Grand Traverse MSU Extension

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

We've added another "4-H Fun with Art in the Garden" 6-week session for ages 5-12 years, at the T.C. Community Garden at the Botanic Gardens in Traverse City, Mondays (beginning the Monday after Memorial Day), 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Looking forward to an exciting summer practicing mindfulness and creativity in the garden with our young leaders, artists and gardeners!

Please join us for fun adventures in nature, nurturing resilience, kindness, community & creativity. This youth events are designed to encourage sustainability & growth from the inside out through a fun & engaging hands-on approach. THIS EVENT IS FREE. Most events are free with generous scholarship availability. Registration is open NOW at: https://v2.4honline.com/ Space is Limited and sessions are filling up. ALL are welcome!
SPIN Club #1

Grand Traverse MSU Extension Grand Traverse County 4-H

05/19/2026

CALLING ALL 5-12 YEAR OLDS! This FREE SPIN Club starts in EIGHT DAYS, so be sure to sign up ASAP and reach out to our office if you have any questions! 🍀🌻🦋

05/13/2026

CALLING ALL 13-17 YEAR OLDS! This FREE SPIN Club starts in FIVE DAYS, so be sure to sign up ASAP and reach out to our office if you have any questions! 🍀🌻🦋

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Registration is now open for TWO, FREE SPIN Clubs: 4-H Fun with Art in the Garden #1 (ages 13-17), and 4-H Fun with Art in the Garden #2 (ages 5-12). Spaces are very limited and sessions begin May 18th so be sure to sign up now! https://v2.4honline.com/

Our 4-H Garden Adventures Summer Camp is also open for registration! There are two sessions, $44 each with scholarship funds available. Both sessions are for ages 7-12. Sign up for one session or both! Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up ASAP!
Session 1: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-garden-adventures-summer-camp-2026
Session 2: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-garden-adventures-summer-camp-2026-session-2

05/06/2026

Healthy kids start with safe food! 👶🥕
Join Safe Food = Healthy Kids, an interactive workshop for licensed childcare providers.
✔ Earn annual training hours
👉 Sign up now: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SFHK26/

05/05/2026

Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating!
In Cooking with Confidence, part of MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar series, you’ll explore simple ways to: Understand recipes and kitchen terms
Get creative with ingredients
Make tasty meals without stress or waste
Monday, May 18, 6:30–7:30 PM (EST) on Zoom
Join us and feel more confident in the kitchen!
Details and registration at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence

04/28/2026

Do you have your tickets for Empty Bowls? 🥣 We're almost a week away from this fantastic event, but you still have time to purchase pre-sale tickets. This year's event is going to be bigger than ever - and you won't want to miss it! Join us at Empty Bowls to raise funds to purchase fresh local foods for area food pantries and meal sites. We hope to you soon!