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

Dec 7

Mindful Moments: A Series of Mindfulness Workshops

December 7, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online

The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day.
Dec 8

PEARS Deeper Dive - Program Activities - December

December 8, 2025 9:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Program Activity - including how to collect and enter demographic data of participants
Dec 8

Financial Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - December 8, 2025

December 8, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

Facing a disaster is tough, but your finances don't have to be another casualty. This course guides you through proactive steps to protect your assets and streamline recovery.
Dec 9

ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, 5805 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

MSU Extension offers ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
Dec 9

PEARS Deeper Dive - Creating Surveys - December

December 9, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

During this deeper dive, you will learn how to create and distribute surveys in PEARS. This training will focus on how to put a survey into the PEARS system for distribution and data collection