MSU Extension in Oscoda County

MSU Extension values the opportunity to bring knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the residents of Oscoda County. Please reach out to Interim District Director Julie Darnton at darntonj@msu.edu with questions or requests related to youth development, community development, health and nutrition, and agriculture.

Enrollment is open for 4-H statewide. Participation fees are no longer required for youth. Enroll in 4-H via 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/)

Events

May 14

Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - May June 2025

May 14, 2025 – June 18, 2025 11:30am-1:00pm ET Online

The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.
May 15

Michigan 4-H Summer of Savings

May 15, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Michigan youth ages 9–19 can earn a $20 gift card by completing a savings lesson this summer.
May 15

Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - May 2025

May 15, 2025 – June 12, 2025 7:30pm-9:00pm ET online

Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.
May 22

Tai Chi for Better SLEEP, May 22-July 17, 8AM or 4PM ET

May 22, 2025 – July 17, 2025 Online

This series combines Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
May 29

Preserving MI Harvest- Strawberries-More Than Just Jam

May 29, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

It's strawberry season. Explore how to can, freeze and make jam with this popular fruit. Preserve your strawberries now to enjoy all year long.