The Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) is Michigan’s one-of-a-kind event designed for sustainability business professionals, sustainability community professionals, environmental staff, EHS staff, and community leaders.

Event Highlights
Peer-to-Peer Learning: Breakout and plenary sessions that provide practical tactics and real-world case studies.
Networking: Opportunities to connect with other sustainability change agents, local officials, and potential business partners.
Exhibitor Expo: Access to vendors, consultants, and solutions tailored to your sustainability journey.

Hosted by: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Cost: $35 (students); $150 (general admission); $600 (exhibitor)

Learn more here: https://egle.idloom.events/2026-MISCON

For special accommodations, please contact Joel Roseberry at RoseberryJ@michigan.gov at least by August 26, 2026.

The Michigan Forest Association (MFA) and the Benzie Conservation District (BCD) are teaming up to continue the Neighbor Network, a volunteer tree planting initiative for the Benzie County community. Started in 2024 with the Forestry Assistance Program, this mixer is a chance for past Neighbors to reconnect and tentative new Neighbors to join the fun. The Neighbor Network aims to connect private landowners with other private landowners to assist with tree plantings. Since it’s establishment in 2024, the Benzie Neighbor Network has had 7 Neighbor-hosted tree plantings that have resulted in 3,275 bareroot seedlings (native tree and shrubs) getting in to the ground.

First 20 attendees to Five Shores day-of the event will receive a free drink ticket, and there will be light refreshments available. Please direct any dietary restrictions (or general questions and concerns) to MFA Outreach Forester Ellie Johnson (ellie.johnson@michiganforests.org or 989-285-2981).

Cost: Free to attend

Register here!