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 13

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

May 13, 2026 – June 10, 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.
May 14

Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - May-June 2026

May 14, 2026 – June 18, 2026 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 19

Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase

May 19, 2026 – August 7, 2026

With registration open May 15-August 7, 2026, youth ages 5-19 (as of Jan 1, 2026) can enter projects into the virtual showcase and receive feedback from judges.
May 26

Chronic Disease Self-Management Telephone Toolkit

May 26, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Chronic Disease Self-Management Telephone Toolkit is a series of six, one-hour telephone sessions to help participants manage their chronic conditions.
May 28

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026

Join MSU Extension and local partners for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) on May 28-29 in the communities of Newaygo and Fremont.