Community Calendar

Come on out to the Michigan State University Student Horticulture Association's 38th Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale! Taking place on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00AM-6:00PM, and Sunday, April 19th from 10:00AM-4:00PM. The Student Horticulture Association is a student led organization that aims to educate and connect others through horticulture, and we are happy to announce our theme as "The Seasons of Pixie Hollow," taking inspiration from the Tinkerbell franchise, and the enchanted forest. Come on out to our plant sale and get all of your garden needs taken care! Students grow and sell a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and more, with the spring show giving them the opportunity to apply their learned skills from the classroom to a project! We would love to see you there!

Come on out to the Michigan State University Student Horticulture Association's 38th Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale! Taking place on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00AM-6:00PM, and Sunday, April 19th from 10:00AM-4:00PM. The Student Horticulture Association is a student led organization that aims to educate and connect others through horticulture, and we are happy to announce our theme as "The Seasons of Pixie Hollow," taking inspiration from the Tinkerbell franchise, and the enchanted forest. Come on out to our plant sale and get all of your garden needs taken care! Students grow and sell a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and more, with the spring show giving them the opportunity to apply their learned skills from the classroom to a project! We would love to see you there!

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com