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Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Chickasaw County

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Just in Time Parenting
March 25, 2013

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High Action Science Expedition Information
March 22, 2013

 

Experience Science!

Come along as Chickasaw County 4-H experiences science like never before! Feel the thunder of hoofs while bison run across the prairie. Smell the sweetness of a towering Ponderosa Pine and see wonder in the world’s longest cave!

We will be camping in National, State and Private campgrounds through-out the week. Through this type of travel Youth will be exposed to many areas of science while being active and gaining both team and individual responsibility skills.

Through research, presentations and small group committees, these 4-H’ers will learn leadership skills to become stronger citizens and effective communicators to help them throughout their future.

Apply Now for 2013-14 STEM Scale-Up Programs
March 7, 2013

School teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, county and regional extension programs, and other organizations delivering STEM educational programs can apply to bring one or more of the nine specially selected programs into a club or classroom during 2013-14.

Master Woodland Managers Program Registration Now Open
March 4, 2013

Course instruction focuses on various aspects of woodland management, including tree and shrub indentification, basic tree biology, land and tree measurements, protection from insects and diseases, tree planting and pruning, wildlife management, timber marketing, and wood utilization.

Cover Crop Field Day Schedule
March 4, 2013

Several NE Iowa farms will be hosting Cover Crop Field Day tours to showcase the success local farmers have had using cover crops in our region.  Each cover crop field day will include discussions and presentations including area-specific topics such as: no-tillage/strip-tillage systems, rotational grazing or grazing cover crops for livestock feed, soil and nutrient management benefits of cover crops and spring management for cover crops.

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Our Story: Mad Scientist Day Camp

Mad Scientist Day Camp is one way ISU Extension and Outreach gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and math as they build STEM skills.
 

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Robert Dodds Receives Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Award
April 5, 2013 10:58 AM

The Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council has recognized Robert Dodds, regional director for Iowa State University Extension and...

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