DIG IN SERIES
Free, registration required; exclusive to MSU EMGs; counts towards MSU EMG continuing education hours
Dig In, the FREE continuing education series designed exclusively for MSU Extension Master Gardeners will take place once a month on a Tuesday evening from 6-7 PM.
Don’t wait—register today and grow your knowledge with Dig In!
Dig In! - 2025
February 11: Sharron 'Ronnie' Miller – MSU PhD Candidate Pollination Ecology Lab
Reconnecting Native Bees, Land Management, and Humans
Ronnie Miller, a PhD candidate in MSU's Department of Entomology, will discuss her current research examining bumble bee communities in human-altered landscapes across southern Michigan. She'll discuss the relationship between bees and the many plants that sustain and enrich our lives with their beauty, edible offerings, and healing medicines, along with why we should offer our support back to these amazing creatures.
March 11: The Lure of Lilacs: Springtime Scents, Bountiful Blooms, and Captivating Colors – Presenter: Deanna Hedlund, MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator
April 8: Keeping an Eye on Invasive Species – Presenter Molly Wozniak – GiLLS Invasive Species Coordinator
May 13: The Devil Devastating Your Lilies: The Scarlet Lily Beetle – Presenter Dr. Marianna Szucs – MSU Associate Professor, Department of Entomology
June 10: Cultivating Connection: Refugee Stories and the Transformative Power of Gardening - presentation by Phimmasone Owens – University of Michigan, Founder of Refugee Garden Initiatives
July: No Session
August: No Session
September 9: Becca Krans – MSUE Consumer Horticulture Educator
Smart ways to bring native plants into your landscape
What’s all the buzz about native plants? Are some better than others? How can I use native plants when my yard is already planted? Discover ways to incorporate native plants into your existing lawn, vegetable garden, or other areas of your yard.
October 14: Julie Crick – MSU Extension Natural Resources Educator
Guiding Neighborhood Trees through Climate Change
Natural Resources Educator Julie Crick will discuss climate variations, both experienced and expected, and provide tips to limit resulting stressors on our urban trees. In addition, she will review species vulnerability reports for urban trees in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
November 11: Lindsey Kerr and MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Colleagues
Garden Gifts, Tools and Books
Gear up for the gift-giving season with ideas from the MSU Consumer Horticulture Team. Join Lindsey Kerr and her colleagues to roll out their favorites. Cool books, garden tools, and gadgets—get great ideas for gift giving to gardening friends…and what to add to your wish list!