Parent's Corner 8-12 - Midland Daily News

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MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating parent educators sponsor the Parent's Corner. Send submissions to Midland County MSU Extension Educator, Lisa Treiber, 220 W. Ellsworth St., Midland, MI 48640.

Story Hour: Crawdad Creek

Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Road, is hosting Story Hour on Aug. 17 for youth, ages 3-5 years, accompanied by an adult. Join in the fun from 9:30 to 10:30 am or from 11 a.m. to noon. Come spend an hour learning about nature. The hour will include a story, crafts, time outdoors and other age-appropriate activities.

Pickling, It Isn't Just for Cucumbers!

Make sure your pickling techniques are up to date. Learn how to successfully and safely prepare pickled foods using a water bath canner. There will be a demonstration using the fresh-pack method, as well as a discussion about fermentation and other pickling methods. This class, set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, will provide handouts and resources to use at home. Michigan State University Extension - Midland County will host this event at the MSU Extension Learning Center, 220 W. Ellsworth St. (third floor County Services Building). Cost is $10 per participant. Scholarships are available for participants receiving WIC, SNAP and other forms of assistance. To register, e-mail treiber@anr.msu.edu Payment may be made the night of the session.

Summer Exploration Days - Amphibians

Add a special element to your visit to Chippewa Nature Center this summer by taking part in Summer Exploration Days. This indoor program includes a variety of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations. Families can participate in experiments, learn fun facts, do crafts and try a scavenger hunt. The topics and activities will change bi-weekly. The theme Aug. 2-14 is amphibians and Aug. 16-28 is reptiles. Email info@chippewanaturecenter.org to learn more.

Head Start Preschool Programs

NEMCSA Head Start is a free preschool program for qualifying families with children ages 3 to 4. Head Start also serves children with special needs and/or disabilities. Head Start is a member of the Midland County Regional Preschool Partnership. Complete a preschool interest form online at www.michiganpreschool.org NEMCSA Head Start offers full day and half-day preschool classrooms that run four days a week. Classroom locations in the Midland and Sanford areas include sites at Longview Early Childhood Center, First Baptist Church, Grace Bible Church and Sanford Early Childhood Center. Contact Katie Estelle at (989) 832-0968 or Kelly Scoles at (989) 832-7520 to schedule an application appointment.