Oceana MSU Extension

Oceana MSU Extension MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of MSU directly to individuals, communities and businesses. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

The Parent Talk SystemDo you feel like the children in your care aren’t listening to you? Do you find yourself constantl...
06/02/2026

The Parent Talk System

Do you feel like the children in your care aren’t listening to you? Do you find yourself constantly repeating yourself trying to gain compliance? This 6-week series is for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Topics include eliminating unwanted behavior, setting limits, teaching about consequences, giving effective feedback, promoting independence, and developing character. Certificates of attendance are available. This class is eligible for MIRegistry Credit!


Class dates: Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3
Class times: 7:30pm-9:00pm ET
Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XLbxFQ7NqMF1GK

For more information, contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected]

Guiding Principles for Highly Successful ParentingAre you wondering how to gain greater cooperation from your children? ...
06/02/2026

Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
Are you wondering how to gain greater cooperation from your children? Struggling with chores or routines? Not sure how to handle discipline issues? Join us for this five-week parenting education series for parents with children of all ages will explore developing routines, emotional control, rules, and relationships, and being a calm, assertive parent. Certificates of attendance are available. This class is eligible for MIRegistry Credit!


Class Dates: Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6
Class Times: 7:00-8:30pm ET
Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOUJg8zZGkm98AC

For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, con...
06/02/2026

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00PM ET as follows:
Class dates:

July 7: Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Children
July 14: Positive Discipline
July 21: How Children Develop
July 28: Together We Can: Co-Parenting
Class Times: 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ

Artificial Intelligence is shaping our everyday lives; from the phones we use to the future of agriculture.Join Michigan...
05/27/2026

Artificial Intelligence is shaping our everyday lives; from the phones we use to the future of agriculture.
Join Michigan State University Extension 4-H for the next Adulting 101 webinar: AI and You: Smart, Safe, and Savvy on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. EST.
This session will cover the basics of how AI works, how it can support you, and important considerations for ethical and responsible use.
Be prepared to explore, learn, and build skills for a technology-driven future.
Find out more and register for this free webinar at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/ai_and_you

We invite you to join a Community Feedback Conversation to share your thoughts on programs offered through Michigan Stat...
05/19/2026

We invite you to join a Community Feedback Conversation to share your thoughts on programs offered through Michigan State University Extension and our community partners. Your perspective matters. This focus group is an opportunity to help shape future programs, so they better reflect the needs, preferences, and real-life experiences of older adults in your community. We are interested in hearing what topics you want to see, what works well, what can be improved, and what matters most to you.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
2:00-3:00pm ET
Online via Zoom
Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/48JsZl0

Garden planting this evening has been cancelled. Garden Club is still ON, but not the planting.
05/18/2026

Garden planting this evening has been cancelled. Garden Club is still ON, but not the planting.

In this session, we’ll explore:• How opioids affect the body and the current landscape of the opioid crisis• The connect...
05/12/2026

In this session, we’ll explore:
• How opioids affect the body and the current landscape of the opioid crisis
• The connection between loneliness in farming and increased substance use risk
• Practical strategies for managing pain and loneliness
• Substance misuse prevention and harm reduction tools you can apply in your work
This webinar is designed for agricultural professionals and those who serve farming communities, and we hope it offers something valuable even without the in-person conversation we had planned.
Register: https://bit.ly/msue-farm-health-may19

Ready to level up your kitchen skills?Join MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar session: Cooking with ConfidenceLearn ...
05/11/2026

Ready to level up your kitchen skills?
Join MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar session: Cooking with Confidence
Learn how to read recipes, understand kitchen terms, and get creative with ingredients-without the stress or waste!
Monday, May 18 from 6:30–7:30 PM (EST)
Build confidence and make cooking fun!
Register today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence

Join other like-minded communities at the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference. CEC is a one-of-...
05/08/2026

Join other like-minded communities at the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference. CEC is a one-of-a-kind conference designed to share ideas, learn about helpful resources, and empower each other to support local entrepreneurs and a community’s entrepreneurial thinking.
For more info and to register, please visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cec/CECregister

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