2012 Art of Gardening in Muscatine County
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The 2012 Art of Gardening day of workshops will be held in Muscatine County. The Mission Statement for the Art of Gardening: To educate and inspire others to seek enjoyment and fulfillment through a variety of home-gardening related topics and activities.

2012 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Certification
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Confinement site (private) manure applicator certification. Continuing education to maintain or begin certification as a confinement site manure applicator in Iowa. By attending the workshop, participants will learn about land application rules, manure agitation safety, and nutrient management issues.

Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Connect to Nature at the Virtual Eco Family Conference. Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, says "When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it." At the conference, discussion will be held how to develop a sense of place and build communites that connect people with nature.

NEW--Muscatine 4-H Clover Kids Group
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
A new 4-H Clover Kids is starting in Muscatine. Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build lots of different life skills! What do 4-H Clover Kids do? Explore science with simple science experiments Strengthen motor skills through a variety of art and craft experiences Have fun learning and playing cooperative games Make friends and learn to work together with others in a group setting And much, much more!!

2012 Commercial Manure Applicator Certification
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
2012 Commercial Manure Applicator Certification trainings are being held across the state. Muscatine County Extension will be offering the training.

Dare to Excel Newsletter for Parents
(Posted on 10/18/2011)
Creating home environments that help kids succed at school is the basis for the "Dare to Excel" newsletter series. The newsletter is based on information in Partnering in Commnities and is based on the “Proven Parenting Practices” for helping children be more successful in school.

Words on Wellness News
(Posted on 9/28/2011)
Words on Wellness,” 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.

Marylu Watkins Inducted Into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 8/30/2011)
Marylu Watkins was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Dates are Available
(Posted on 3/20/2009)
Dates Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instructional Courses are available. Please check the Muscatine County Extension Calendar for the CIC's that will be held at the Muscatine County Extension Office.