MSUE Washtenaw County

Michigan seems to be either drought or flood at the moment. 😕

Insect friend or foe? Soft black beetle with rounded red and black hood
Only relatively few insects are economic agricultural pests out of the millions of insects in the world. While our major crop pests can be a common sight, what are some of these other insects doing out in the fields? Are they benefiting us, causing harm or neither? Read More...

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/insect-friend-or-foe-soft-black-beetle-with-rounded-red-and-black-hood?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=extensiondigests

Extension Extras For Parents "One-Time" Sessions

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:
August 25: Young at Art: Art Experiences for Young Children

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

Tips to Build and Protect Your Credit

Do you have questions about credit? Are you trying to improve your credit score? This webinar will address credit myths, explain the importance of credit reports, demystify credit scores and provide strategies to build and protect your credit. To register go to www.mimoneyhealth.org.

While foreclosure rates have declined somewhat during recent years, the issue is not over and many households are still facing foreclosure. This webinar will describe the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen. Link to register is in the comments.

Are you having trouble with biting, tantrums or the "terrible twos?" Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) is a four-week class for primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give caregivers skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and to help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about your child’s temperament and stress, your triggers and how to manage them, being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching, reducing biting, conflict and frustration, handling tantrums, and building a solid foundation for tomorrow. Certificates of attendance are available. This class is eligible for MIRegistry Credit!

Link to register is in the comments.

Having trouble getting a good night's sleep?

Join MSU Extension's Mindfulness for Better Sleep program and learn practical strategies to improve both the quality and quantity of your sleep.

This free six-week program combines mindfulness and sleep education to help participants reduce stress, manage physical tension, and develop healthy sleep habits. Each session includes mindfulness lessons and practice, sleep education, and goal setting.

When: Tuesdays, September 1 through October 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Cost: Free

Whether you're looking to manage stress, improve your sleep routine, or simply take time to focus on your well-being, this program can help. Register today and start your journey toward better rest!

Register at https://bit.ly/mfbs-sept

Join us today at 1pm or 6 pm for Three Sisters: Preserving Corn, Beans and Squash
These vegetables are staples in many home kitchens. We know they grow well together. So, let's preserve them and enjoy the three sisters all year long.

To learn more and to register visit: https://pears.io/events/msuext/8044/

This workshop will equip you with valuable information about the rental process that will help you navigate the technicalities and avoid costly mistakes. Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. To register go to www.mimoneyhealth.org.

Do you or someone you know live with chronic pain? If yes, we have a workshop for you.

Chronic Pain PATH Telephone Toolkit is a 6-week, self-management workshop designed for people living with chronic pain and their family members, friends, and caregivers. This workshop is free and open to all Michigan adult residents.

Dates/Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 1- Oct. 6, 1:00-2:00 p.m. E.T.
Registration link: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6534/
Registration deadline: Friday, August 28th