MSU Extension - Lenawee County

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January 2025 Horticulture Trivia

Join our free 12-lesson series, where each month we'll unlock key habits for staying healthy, vibrant, and empowered, and help you age with grace, strength, and purpose! Register once and choose which session(s) you want to attend: https://bit.ly/3YAhKXk
Make 2025 your best year yet, because aging isn't about getting older, it's about getting better!
Twelve Keys to Embrace Aging sessions: Jan. 15 - Positive Attitude, Feb. 19 - Eating Smart and Healthy, March 19 - Physical Activity, April 16 - Brain Activity, May 21 - Social Activity, June 18 - Tuning-in to the times, July 16 - Safety, Aug. 20 - Know Your Health Numbers, Sept. 17 - Stress Management, Oct. 15 - Financial Affairs, Nov. 19 - Sleep, Dec. 17 - Taking Time for You

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Real Christmas Tree Board launches winter webinar series Registration is now open for webinars on January 14 and 28, focusing on precocious cone formation and manually removing cones, and Phytophthora root rot.

Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
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 8:00 to 9:30PM ET as follows:

Class dates:
1/07/2025: RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
1/14/2025: How soon is too soon? When to teach your children money habits for life!
1/21/2025: Positive Discipline
1/28/2025: Potty Training Pointers

Class Times: 8:00PM to 9:30PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA

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Enhance members' learning through 4-H educational contests Several animal science contests, like quiz bowls, judging contests and skill-a-thons, are held throughout the year. These are great ways to teach youth about animal science.

Join us for the Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series in 2025! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just getting started, these webinars are packed with valuable insights to help you make the most impact. Check out the full list of topics and registration at https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow 4-H volunteers across the state. See you online!

Does life have you stressed? If so, join us to learn how stressors can affect our physical and mental health and then practice mindfulness techniques that can be used in everyday life. Attend MSU Extension’s FREE Adulting 101 session on Decreasing Stress with Mindfulness on Tuesday, January 14 at 6 p.m. EST. Don’t miss out- register for FREE today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2025

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State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show and Expo Join us for the State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo and Show!  Youth may choose to exhibit their rabbit and/or cavy as well as compete in other contests such as breed identification, photography, educational display, showmanship, and new this year skillathon. Showm...

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Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.

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Registration now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.

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, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10
• Class times: 7:30pm-9:00pm ET
• Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ymsFvepoXP3cFw
For more information, contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected]

MSU Extension 4-H has an exciting new line up of Adulting 101 sessions coming up in 2025. Join us monthly for free sessions to build life skills helpful in transitioning to "adulthood." Learn more and sign up here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2025

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, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
• Class Times: 7:30pm-9:00pm ET
• Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd7Nnn1h8Y1TcNg

For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]