MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating parent educators sponsor the Parent’s Corner. Send submissions to Midland County MSU Extension Educator, Lisa Treiber, 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640.
Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Series. Chronic Disease PATH is a six-week, self-management online workshop, offered by MSU Extension, designed for people living with chronic conditions. Family members, friends, and caregivers are encouraged to attend the workshop.
This free workshop takes place Tuesdays, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 1 – 3 p.m. online via Zoom at no charge. Participants will learn to work with health care providers, manage symptoms (such as pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, sleep problems and depression), make lifestyle changes (such as healthy eating and physical activity) and set goals and accomplish them.
Benefits of participating include sharing with others who understand, taking ownership of your condition, knowing you are not alone and having your voice heard. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/CDPATHJan11/ — email Naomi at [email protected] for more information.
Family Snowshoe Hike. Chippewa Nature Center’s Family Snowshoe Hike is taking place Jan. 11, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an exploration on snowshoes – no experience needed. Search high and low for signs of animals on and off the trails. Please bring a sled to pull younger children. Pre-register and reserve snowshoes online [email protected] or call 989-631-0830. If snow conditions are unfavorable, the group will hike instead. This program is designed for all ages (under 18 w/adult).
Preserving MI Harvest Series. Michigan State University Extension will be offering a series of food preservation classes online, these free online classes will be offered on Thursdays, at 1 and 6 The p.m. topic on Jan. 13 will be Planting for Preservation: Selecting Seeds. These sessions will not be recorded, they will only be offered live. Supporting materials will be emailed to all participants after each broadcast. Join in the fun, sign up for one, some or all these educational sessions. There is time at the end of each program to ask questions. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvestWinter2022/
History Hike. Start the new year with a casual trail hike and explore the natural resources that brought people to the region. Join Chippewa Nature Center staff to look for evidence of how nature has influenced our history and guided the settlement of our area. The hike will take place on Jan. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. This program is designed for all ages (under 18 w/adult).
Food Safety Q & A. MSU Extension offers a week 30-minute informational program about food preservation. A short presentation will be shared focusing on a timely topic, leaving plenty of time for Q & A. The next session is: Preserving MI Harvest: Canning Basics. Join in on this quick free presentation at 1 p.m. Jan. 17. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSafetywinter2022/
Investigating Food with Science. Each week, youth will explore the aspects of cooking is an experiment and baking is a science A kid-friendly recipe or experiment demonstration will be presented for youth to try at home with parent’s assistance. The following week, youth can share their experiences or pictures. All sessions will be presented via Zoom. The Jan. 17 topic will be Globby Gluten. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/IFWSwinter2022/. Any questions should be directed to Kellie Jordan [email protected].
Make a Spending Plan Work for You. MSU Extension will be offering this virtual webinar from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 20. The session will discuss the benefits of a spending plan, identify the difference between needs and wants, and highlight the importance of an emergency fund. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ click on the link “online classes” and you will then see this course as well as other options that might be of interest to you. Registration for this class closes on Jan. 18.
Safe Food = Healthy Kids. MSU Extension is offering a three-hour online training for childcare providers with the Safe Food = Healthy Kids (SFHK) program from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25. Learn the best practices for food safety to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics discussed in the class include proper cleaning and sanitizing, cooking, storing food, as well as personal hygiene and more. SFHK is an approved training for Great Start to Quality, so this class will count toward annual training hours. Class is facilitated by MSU Extension Food Safety Educators. To register, visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/SFHKWinterSpring22/ This is a free program, participants must attend the whole session to receive their training hours.
Cooking for Crowds. Is your organization preparing for a food event? Cooking for Crowds provides food safety education to volunteers and groups who offer food fundraisers and events such as dinners and bake sales. Join MSU Extension for this online Zoom class, Feb. 8, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., to learn how to keep the community safe and prevent foodborne illness. There are a variety of food safety risks that develop when cooking large volumes of food. Learn to reduce these risks and help prevent the conditions that may lead to a foodborne illness. Educational topics include foodborne illness, safe purchasing, storage, preparation, and service of food. Class will include information based on the Michigan food code and regulations for the state of Michigan. The cost for this 3-hour class is $15 with each participant receiving a food safety manual in the mail after registering for the class. For more information, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/cooking_for_crowds/events