MSU Extension- Midland County

10/08/2026

Fifty-year 4-H volunteers from 2025/26 recognized including Mary Yeomans of Midland County.

Fifty-year volunteer honorees. Left to right: Linda Preston, Peter Preston, Betty Groth, Kay Booth and Mary Yeomans.

10/07/2026

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:

October 13: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
October 20: NO CLASS
October 27: Exploring Parenting Styles
Class Times: 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ

10/02/2026

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:

October 6: The Importance of Outdoor Play
October 13: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
October 20: NO CLASS
October 27: Exploring Parenting Styles
Class Times: 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ

09/29/2026

Healthy kids start with safe food! 👶🥕
Join Safe Food = Healthy Kids, an interactive workshop for licensed childcare providers.
✔ Earn annual training hours
👉 Sign up now: https://www.canr.msu.edu/safe_food_healthy_kids/

09/22/2026

Fall Wellness Series: Sleep Basics—September 22, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

In this session, you’ll learn strateigies for improving sleep hygiene to support overall health. about the critical role sleep plays in both physical and mental health brain’s natural negativity bias and how it shapes our responses to stress. This is the third in a three-part series. Registration deadline is September 15, 2026.

Registration link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/FallWellness2026/

09/15/2026

Ready to level up your food safety skills?
Join the MSU Extension Food Safety Team for FREE virtual workshops covering a variety of food safety topics you’ll actually use.
And if you’re craving more veggie goodness, our Safe Food & Water page is packed with fresh articles and easy‑to‑use fact sheets.
👉 Explore more: https://www.canr.msu.edu/safe_food_water/index

09/15/2026

Fall Wellness Series: Changing Negative Self-Talk—Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30-7:30 PM ET

In this session, you’ll learn about the brain’s natural negativity bias and how it shapes our responses to stress. This is the second in a three-part series. Register once and attend the sessions of your choice. Registration deadline is September 15, 2026.

Registration link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/FallWellness2026/

09/10/2026

Your Health, Your Choice—Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00-10:30 AM ET

Join us for an overview of the programs offered by MSU Extension to help you maintain control over the areas of life that can impact your health. Registration deadline is September 9, 2026.

Registration link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/9266/

09/09/2026