MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating mother or father educators sponsor the Mum or dad’s Nook. Ship submissions to Midland County MSU Extension Educator, Lisa Treiber, 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640
Meals Security Q & A. MSU Extension affords a weekly 30-minute informational program about meals preservation. A brief presentation might be shared specializing in the featured subject, leaving loads of time for Q & A. The subsequent session might be Buying on the Farmers Market. Take part on this fast free presentation at 1 p.m. April 25. To register, go to occasions.anr.msu.edu/Foodsafetyspring2022/
Investigating Meals with Science. Every week at 4 p.m., youth will discover the points of cooking as an experiment and baking as a science. A child-friendly recipe or experiment demonstration might be offered for youth to strive at house with an grownup’s help. The next week, youth can share their experiences or footage. All classes might be offered by way of Zoom. The April 25 subject might be It’s Seed Time! To register, go to occasions.anr.msu.edu/IFWSwinter2022/ Any questions ought to be directed to Kellie Jordan at jorda136@msu.edu
Secure Meals = Wholesome Children. MSU Extension is providing a three-hour on-line coaching for childcare suppliers with the Secure Meals = Wholesome Children (SFHK) program, 6-9 p.m. April 25. Study the most effective practices for meals security to maintain the youngsters in your care protected. Meals security training subjects mentioned within the class embrace correct cleansing and sanitizing, cooking, storing meals, in addition to private hygiene and extra. SFHK is an accredited coaching for Nice Begin to High quality, so this class will depend towards annual coaching hours. Class is facilitated by MSU Extension Meals Security Educators. To register, go to occasions.anr.msu.edu/SFHKWinterSpring22/ This can be a free program and contributors should attend the entire session to obtain their coaching hours.
Nature Play. It’s time to play outdoor, 10-11 a.m. April 26 at Chippewa Nature Heart. Whether or not we’re making pies within the mud kitchen, pretending to be animals, lounging in hammocks or creating nature artwork, this hour of play is certain to interact everybody. Caregivers should stay with youngsters throughout this program and are inspired to actively play alongside the youngsters of their care. This program might be facilitated by a CNC workers member. Meet in The Woods Nature Play Space close to Arbury Path. This program is designed for ages 2-10 with an grownup. Go to www.chippewanaturecenter.org to be taught extra.
Who Will get Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? – Passing on Private Possessions. Planning for the switch of each titled and non-titled property is a crucial problem that may considerably affect household relations. This program, provided by MSU Extension, will deal with six key decision-making elements for non-titled property switch and supply methods that will help you jump-start conversations about this problem. This program might be provided nearly 12-1 p.m. April 26. Pre-registration is required; to register, go to www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ click on on the hyperlink “on-line courses” which can present this course in addition to different choices. Connection for the category and supplies might be despatched be despatched as soon as registration is accomplished. Registration for this class closes on April 25.
Cooking for Crowds. Cooking for Crowds offers meals security training to volunteers and teams who provide meals fundraisers and occasions similar to dinners and bake gross sales. Be part of MSU Extension for this on-line Zoom class, 3-6 p.m. April 26, to discover ways to preserve the group protected and forestall foodborne sickness. There are a number of meals security dangers that develop when cooking massive volumes of meals. Study to scale back these dangers and assist forestall the situations that will result in a foodborne sickness. Instructional subjects embrace defining a foodborne sickness, protected buying, storage, preparation and protected service of meals gadgets. The category will embrace info primarily based on the Michigan meals code and laws for the state of Michigan. The price for this three-hour class is $15 with every participant receiving a meals security guide within the mail after registering for the category. www.canr.msu.edu/cooking_for_crowds/occasions
This program can be out there as an in-person program with organizations. If , electronic mail treiber@msu.edu.
Develop with Early Head Begin. Households are invited to welcome spring at this garden-themed occasion, 2-4 p.m. April 27. Come to the Sanford Meals Heart, 11 W. Saginaw Highway, Sanford to take part in garden-themed arts and crafts and a raffle for youngsters’s gardening instruments. This occasion is open to all Midland County households. For extra info, contact Kelly at kforshee@mmcaa.org.
Spring Wildflower Stroll. Spring wildflowers bloom rapidly on the forest ground earlier than tree leaves open at Chippewa Nature Heart. Take a woodland stroll with a CNC naturalist to seek out and determine these colourful beauties, 6-7:30 p.m. April 27. Study to acknowledge the variety of shapes, patterns and distinctive pollination methods. This program is designed for ages 9 and up (beneath 18 with an grownup). Go to www.chippewanaturecenter.org to be taught extra.
Preserving MI Harvest Sequence. Michigan State College Extension might be providing a collection of meals preservation courses on-line. These free courses might be provided at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursdays. The subject on April 28 might be Preserving Spring Produce. These classes won’t be recorded, they’ll solely be provided reside. Supporting supplies might be emailed to all contributors after every broadcast. Be part of within the enjoyable, join one, some or all these instructional classes. There may be time on the finish of every program to ask questions. To register, go to occasions.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvestSpring/
Mastodons, Mammoths and Opossums, Oh My! An Ice Age Exploration. By way of hands-on actions, youngsters will uncover dwelling and extinct Ice Age mammals which have known as Michigan house. Go to Chippewa Nature Heart to discover the paths for clues to assist find out how mastodons, mammoths and opossums tailored to the tough Ice Age, 1-2:30 p.m. April 30. This program is designed for ages 5 and up (beneath 18 with an grownup). Go to www.chippewanaturecenter.org to be taught extra.
Midland County Prescription for Well being in American Signal Language. This course is being provided in American Signal Language, delivered by MSU Extension. Attend a free six-lesson workshop centered on vitamin and procuring on the farmers market. For each lesson you full, contributors will obtain $10 in vouchers for use on the Midland Space Farmers Market. Study in regards to the farmers, meals and meals help out there on the Midland Space Farmers Market and construct confidence in procuring there. This group will meet at 10-11 a.m. each different Wednesday, Might 11–July 20. Individuals will meet on the Midland Space Farmers Market, 825 E. Important St., Midland. There isn’t any price to attend this class. For extra info or to register for this program, contact Sandy Graham at sgraham@msu.edu or by Videophone at 248-381-3101.
