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 18

Stress Less with MindfulnessGG

May 18, 2023 – June 15, 2023 zoom webinar

Stress Less with Mindfulness introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness, with a goal of reducing stress.
May 18

Adulting 101 May-August 2023

May 18, 2023 – August 16, 2023 Different sessions offered monthly Zoom

Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. FREE sessions are offered monthly.
May 20

4-H Sailing Trips

May 20, 2023 – June 8, 2023

Explore science on a tall ship and learn the basics of sailing into Saginaw Bay! At each educational station on the ship youth will learn about water sampling, knot thing, invasive species, sonar dredges, analyzing sea life under a microscope and more!
May 23

Powerful Tools for CaregiversMay

May 23, 2023 – June 27, 2023 zom webinar

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.
May 23

Spring 2023 Citizen Planner via Zoom

May 23, 2023 – June 27, 2023 Zoom

This 6-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.