Mason County 4-H & MSU Extension

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Mason County 4-H & MSU Extension The official page for all Michigan State University Extension Programs in Mason County, MI.

MSU 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.

Our office will be closed later this week while building maintenance is completed. Thank you for your understanding!
11/10/2026

Our office will be closed later this week while building maintenance is completed. Thank you for your understanding!

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive workshop designed for childcare providers. Learn what the best practices are ...
11/09/2026

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive workshop designed for childcare providers. Learn what the best practices are for food safety to help keep kids safe.
• Nov. 16 & 17 (2 part class) 1 p.m. EST
• Dec. 7, 6 p.m. EST

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/safe_food_healthy_kids/

Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series wi...
11/06/2026

Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will splash into the underwater world to follow fish along their journeys.

Join us on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST for “Migratory Fishes Are Amazing!”

You will meet Karen Murchie, Director of Freshwater Research at the Shedd Aquarium. You’ll learn about her work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free virtual series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST. Pre-registration is required: https://pears.io/events/msuext/9307/

Preserving MI Harvest (Online, Free Sessions)Thursdays – 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Learn the latest methods and research for prese...
11/05/2026

Preserving MI Harvest (Online, Free Sessions)
Thursdays – 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving food safely at home.

• Nov. 5, 2026 - Holiday Baking
Learn how to store yummy treats for the best quality. Will discuss how to safely handle ingredients because no one loves a foodborne-illness grinch.

• Nov. 12, 2026 - Gifts for the Home Preserver
Make your list and check it twice to include gifts for a home food preserver. Learn about some of the latest gadgets for canning, freezing, and drying food.

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_preservation/events

11/04/2026

🐾 Thinking about getting a pet someday? Read this first! 🐶🐱🦜

Pets are adorable, but they're also a big responsibility. Before you bring home a furry, feathered, or scaly friend, learn what it really takes to be a responsible pet owner.

Join Adulting 101: Paws, Claws, and Commitment to discover: ✅ The true cost of pet ownership
✅ Vet care, training, and daily responsibilities
✅ How to choose a pet that fits your lifestyle and schedule
✅ Ways to make compassionate, informed decisions for your future pet

Whether you're dreaming of your first dog, cat, bird, or another companion animal, this session will help you decide if you're truly ready for the commitment.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 12
🕖 7:00 p.m. ET
🎓 Free Online Adulting 101 Session by registering here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/realities-of-animal-care

A pet is more than a cute face. It's a lifelong commitment. Make sure you're prepared! ❤️🐾

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, con...
11/03/2026

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.

Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lFnjs5SPRiS2knx45I4ePQ

Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a l...
10/29/2026

Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_law/events

Don’t forget about our Food Safety Hotline! If you have food safety questions or home food preservation questions, pleas...
10/26/2026

Don’t forget about our Food Safety Hotline! If you have food safety questions or home food preservation questions, please call 1-877-643-9882.

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3000 N Stiles Road
Scottville, MI
49454

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4pm

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