Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

09/01/2026

Join the Live Healthy Live Well team in September for the Wednesday Wellness Webinar Series: The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness.
Sessions are FREE! Registration is required. Register today at go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars
Webinars will be every Wednesday in September, Noon - 12:30 PM EDT

08/28/2026

If you'd like one of these free kits for your family, sign up at go.osu.edu/smartfamiliesmedina Pick up dates are Friday 9/4 and Friday 9/11. Let us know if you have any questions!

Is technology taking over your family? Take back control with our Smartphones, Smart Families Survival Kit!

This free kit includes practical tools to help families navigate technology use, including a screens sleep sack, bedside clock, digital timer, activity cards, family smartphone agreement, Smart Families priorities magnet, and a sketch pad with colored pencils.

Learn more about the Smartphones, Smart Families program and how to get your free kit: www.go.osu.edu/smartfamiliesmedina

08/27/2026

Join us VIRTUALLY on September 2, 2026, for the next session on…

Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating

Join us to learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home through freezing and dehydrating. This program will explore the benefits of food preservation, including reducing food waste, extending shelf life, and maintaining quality and nutrition.

Register for the entire series using this link one time. go.osu.edu/wwia26

08/25/2026

OSU Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers will be sharing a program on bugs, how and where they overwinter, why they are so very important, and what we can do to help! This hands-on science based program will include a short overview of important insect facts and include fun centers created to promote creativity and learning. Participants will leave with lots of bug facts, plans for helping our insect friends, and completed center projects. Join us for lots of buggy fun and learning!

Date: September 17th 2026. 10:00am
Place: OSU Extension Office 4046 Medina Rd. Medina
Phone: 330-725-4911
Ages. 5-10
Cost: $5.00 per child.
Program lasts 40-45 minutes
Call or stop at the office to register.

08/24/2026

Our Safe Sitter Training dates for the remaining months of 2026 are listed below. The class is from 9:30AM until 2:30PM and these dates have been selected to coincide with many of the local school closure days! As a reminder, your spot is not held until payment has been received. To register, visit: http://go.osu.edu/MedinaSafeSitter26

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

A seasonal change will arrive in Ohio sometime soon! It is a great time to learn about bulbs and prepare to add some color to your early spring garden! See details below for sign up information!!

08/19/2026

Is technology taking over your family? Take back control with our Smartphones, Smart Families Survival Kit!

This free kit includes practical tools to help families navigate technology use, including a screens sleep sack, bedside clock, digital timer, activity cards, family smartphone agreement, Smart Families priorities magnet, and a sketch pad with colored pencils.

Learn more about the Smartphones, Smart Families program and how to get your free kit: www.go.osu.edu/smartfamiliesmedina

08/11/2026

If you are looking for canning resources and education, this is the place to look! Click on the link below for any past webinar recordings and upcoming, all available for free!

Backyard gardens are usually overflowing with produce this time of year — lots of cucumbers, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes and more.

If you're looking for resources and information related to preserving summer's harvest, be sure to check out the recorded webinars that are shared here: https://fcs.osu.edu/programs/healthy-people/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy27&utm_content=1786380000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook