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Family Storyteller

March 15, 2013

Family Storyteller is an early literacy program designed to increase the amount and quality of time parents and young children spend together in literacy activities. Families receive a free book and take-home activities at each session. Program begins Saturday, April 6th.

Parents, Please Come Join Us for FREE Family Nutrition Program

February 6, 2013

Learn new ways to help picky eaters try new foods, strengthen family relationships, save time and $ at the store and in the kitchen, and get more physical activity with your family. Free incentives each week, food tastings or demos, receive affordable, family friendly recipes. Attend all 8 classes & receive an ISU certificate and cookbook! Classes are being offered in Winterset and Earlham beginning in April.

Robotics Workshop for 4th-6th Grade Youth

April 2, 2013

Join us Saturday, April 27th, 9:00 AM-Noon, at the Extension office for a fun robotics workshop – build a robot with a team, make it move, and find out about 4-H robotics club. Open to any 4th-6th grade youth. $5 registration fee (scholarships available). Space is limited to first 10 registrants.

Down to Earth - by Madison Co. Master Gardeners

March 31, 2013

Down to Earth is a monthly feature of our website showcasing articles by Madison County Master Gardeners. This month's topics: A No Digging, Tilling, Plowing, or Turf-Killing Garden—Almost Instantly and Gardening in Iowa Zones.

Words On Wellness - Your Connection to Nutrition and Fitness

March 30, 2013

“Words on Wellness' is a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family. In this issue: Recipe - Sweet Potato Bean Burritos; Brown Bagging It - Lunches to Go; Food Safety Guidelines & Reusable Shopping Bags; Stay Active - Drake Relays Promotes Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative (Hy-Vee Road Races).

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