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

Feb 18

Chronic Disease PATH Telephone Toolkit

February 18, 2026 – March 25, 2026 Telephone

Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Toolkit Telephone Course is a series of 6, 1-hour telephone sessions to help participants manage their chronic conditions.
Feb 19

Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - February 2026

February 19, 2026 – March 19, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm 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.
Mar 3

Tai Chi for Better SLEEP- Tuesday & Thursday AM

March 3, 2026 – April 30, 2026 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Zoom

Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
Mar 3

Online Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - March 2026

March 3, 2026 – March 24, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online 11:30am-1pm

Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) for Parents is a FREE online course for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 about developing positive social emotional health.
Mar 3

Citizen Planner Barry County Classroom Program 2026

March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026 Tyden Center Community Room at 121 S Church St, Hastings, MI 49058

This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.