Grand Traverse MSU Extension

The Grand Traverse County MSU Extension office will be closed tomorrow, 6/24. We apologize for the inconvenience.

It’s moving day!
After 26 years at our West Front Street location, we are excited for new adventures but a bit sad to say goodbye. A few of our staff have been here since moving into this building - a truly bittersweet moment.

The Grand Traverse MSU Extension office is moving! We will be closed from Friday, June 12th through Friday, June 19th. We will reopen on Monday, June 22, at 400 Webster, across from the Governmental Center. We apologize for the inconvenience but are excited to see you at our new location! Thank you!

🌻🍄🦋4-H Garden Adventures Summer Camp 2026🌻🍄🦋

Join us for fun adventures in nature, nurturing resilience, kindness, community & creativity. This camp is designed for 7-to 12-year-olds to encourage sustainability & growth through a fun and engaging hands-on approach.

COST: $44 per session

Session I
Monday, July 27th-Thursday, July 30th

Session II
Monday, August 17th-Thursday, August 20th

8:50 a.m. Drop-off & 12:50 p.m. Pick-up

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI

What to bring:

Jacket and/or Sweater
Hat/Sun Visor
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Any Extra Clothing they may personally need for their comfort

Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/GrandTraverse4HGardenCamp2026/

Got questions? We've got the experts. Whether it's farming, family or food—you don’t need to be an expert to get expert advice.

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Q: “I have loamy dirt and need to know what grass seed or blend is best, in full sun (without annual rye or tall fescue).”

A: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and fine fescue are cool-season turf grasses commonly used in Michigan. Without irrigation, cool-season turf grasses may become dormant during periods of hot or dry weather in the summer.

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Contact your local MSU Extension Office to schedule an appointment to have your dial gauge pressure canner tested.
Use the link below to find your local County MSU Extension office: https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county

District 3 Support Staff Training and Development Day was all about our team coming together to reset, recharge and learn some cool stuff🧘‍♀️🌻🦋🐄😁
Thank you to Matthew at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park for the awesome tour and to for the lovely yoga session!

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

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