Vigilance is Key to Preventing Tick Bites
As summer approaches, an entomologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds those spending time outdoors to be on the lookout for ticks.
As summer approaches, an entomologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds those spending time outdoors to be on the lookout for ticks.
The tree-day event, June 15-17 in Waukee, organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will engage, support and inspire participants in all areas of the food system, and will emphasize the importance of community food systems, especially in schools and early care.
Iowa State University Rising Star interns lead summer projects to benefit Iowa communities and gain professional experience and skills. Twelve students have been hired for the summer 2023 program.
According to an old saying, April showers bring May flowers. However, according to research, April showers also provide rich outdoor learning experiences for children, says Cindy Thompson, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Routines can help busy families have meaningful connections throughout the week. Parents should consider a child’s individual temperament and their age and stage in life when establishing routines, said Barbara Dunn Swanson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The Strong Couples Project can help couples improve communication, connection, intimacy and the strength of their relationships. The online relationship education project is backed by decades of research and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is making it available for Iowans.
The next Relying on Rural Resilience webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. Central time. An Iowa State University professor and a mental health counselor will discuss engaging rural Latinx immigrant families in health outreach. This quarterly webinar series highlights findings based on more than 20 years of research with low-income, rural families across the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults between the ages of 10 and 34. In response, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is continuing to offer virtual and in-person “Question. Persuade. Refer.” trainings, also known as QPR.
In 2023 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to strengthen rural communities. The trainings are offered throughout the state in person and also virtually.
In 2023 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff will be delivering farm stress resource packets to Spanish speaking farmworkers across Iowa.