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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!!

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.
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Kristi Cooper - Families Program Specialist
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax: 319-377-0475
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu
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