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

Oct 19

Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series -October-November 2026

October 19, 2026 – November 16, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pm 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.
Oct 26

Mindfulness for Better Sleep (Fall Virtual Series October 26th)

October 26, 2026 – November 30, 2026

This series includes Mindfulness and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program.
Oct 26

Oscoda County A Matter of Balance

October 26, 2026 – November 18, 2026 1:00-3:00pm ET Oscoda County Council on Aging, 429 N. Mt. Tom Rd., Mio, MI

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling, increase confidence and improve activity levels among older adults.
Oct 27

Tools for Effective Facilitation: Working with Groups in Conflict (Formerly Advanced Facilitative Leadership)

October 27, 2026 – October 30, 2026 Farm Bureau, 7373 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

Tools for Effective Facilitation: Working with Groups in Conflict (formerly Advanced Facilitative Leadership) is a practical workshop focused on developing comfort with high-heat situations in group settings
Oct 27

Mindfulness Pebbles: Principles and Practice, Oct. 27-Dec 1, 10-11am ET

October 27, 2026 – December 1, 2026 Online

Mindfulness Pebbles: Principles and Practice is a six-lesson series that introduces the core principles of mindfulness and provides opportunities for experiencing mindfulness practices.