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If you would like your children who are ages 10 to 12 years old to learn more about gardening, the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is for them! This free course will be held in Watford City starting May 21 at 5 pm to 6:30 pm and continuing weekly (Thursdays) during the summer. This program is modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener Program and offers horticultural and environmental science education, and leadership and life skills development through fun and creative...
Youth who will be in 5th and 6th grades this fall are invited to participate in the McKenzie County Extension Office’s Tech Camp featuring robotics, science and technology activities. The camp will start at 9 am and conclude by 12:30 pm on Wednesdays, June 10, 17 and 24. All these campers will gather at the McKenzie County Extension Office located at 205 6th Street NW, behind the Courthouse in the County Building in Watford City. On June 17 campers will go to Summit Trail, south of the North U...
The 2015 McKenzie County 4-H Project Expo and Communication Arts Events were held on May 6 at the McKenzie County Library in Watford City. The 4-H Project Expo event provides youth with the opportunity to plan, prepare and display an article, educational or food related project. The 4-Hers also verbally express themselves to a judge. At the close of the contest, ribbon awards were presented to each of the participants. Preteen (8 to 12 year olds) Project Expo participant Jordyn Pederson was...
When was the last time you had a full eye exam? About 16 million people in the U.S. over the age of 45 report some vision loss, so regular vision checkups are very important. The most debilitating eye diseases are glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and refractive errors. The greatest risk factor for most eye diseases, especially AMD, is age. Several of us may be more likely to have AMD later in life because our relatives have or...
"Time-tested," "Lose weight without effort," "What do you have to lose?" Does this health information sound familiar? Yes, we are bombarded with information about nutrition and/or health! How do we separate fact from fiction? Attend "Finding the Truth" lesson to find out. This session will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 am at the Watford City Senior Center. This lesson will help you learn about nutrition and health information sources. An activity with vintage advertisements will be...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on March 13th to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist – Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist. Recommendations for surface use agreements, easements, and surface issues – David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments Suggested met...
The North Dakota State University Extension Service is holding a workshop on March 13th to assist producers with land reclamation challenges. The agenda includes: Development of a pre-plan for reclamation through a baseline inventory checklist – Dr. Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension Service rangeland management specialist. Recommendations for surface use agreements, easements, and surface issues – David Saxowsky, associate professor, NDSU Agriculture and Applied Economics Departments Suggested met...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Wednesday evenings – March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session will be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development Special...
If you’d like to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle to improve your heart health, the North Dakota State University Extension Service can help. The Extension Office in McKenzie County is holding a class on Wednesday, February 25 at 11 am at the Watford City Senior Center called “Nourish Your Heart for Good Health.” This session will help you learn how to make your diet more heart healthy. Label reading will be included. Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of heart disease will be disc...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...
The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper. Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development...
Basic Beginnings, a parenting class for new or expecting parents (or families who will welcome a baby after a long break) will be held on Monday evenings--February 9, 16, 23, and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Each class will begin at 5:30 pm and conclude by 7:30 pm. A light supper will be included. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 to register or email marcia...
Do you take good care of your muscles? The saying “if you don’t use it, you lose it!” applies to your muscles. Maintenance of your muscles plays a major role in healthy aging. Nourish Your Muscles will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, January 27 at the Watford City Senior Center at 205 5th Street NW. Participants of the class will learn what our muscles do, what foods are important for good muscle health and what foods are good sources of protein and carbohydrate. Physical activity and its impor...
Stress can be good for us. It can propel us to get our work done or do our best. However, too much stress can lead to health problems. The six leading causes of death in North America (heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes) are linked to stress. We can have various symptoms when we become stressed. We can be irritable, have difficulty sleeping, lose our appetite, have frequent colds or infection, muscle tension and aches and have difficulty...
4-H Junior Leaders will be serving baked potatoes and toppings and beverages on Friday, November 28 in celebration of Parade of Lights in Watford City. Serving will begin at the Civic Center by 4:30 pm and will continue during the parade. The group will also serve potatoes and beverages on Main Street in the vacant lot to the north of Meyer’s Department Store during the parade. Order ahead by calling 701-570-4472....
Join us for this free program, which partners with families to promote empathy, discipline with dignity, self-worth and empowerment in children. Are you ready for a positive change? This series will make a difference! Parents will learn to identify and handle feelings, be empathetic, replace spanking and yelling with warm interactions, establish nurturing routines for daily activities such as bed and mealtimes, handle stress and anger, communicate needs, gain self-esteem and receive a healthy...
Do you know that cognitive decline can be delayed even later in life if you make lifestyle changes? Many studies done on brain health have indicated that improving your diet and exercising your brain can help cognitive activity. Eating healthful, physical activity and keeping your brain sharp with games and learning are all important for a healthy brain. If you’d like to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle to improve your brain health, the NDSU Extension Service would like to help. Nouri...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize, reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this four-week series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (CT) on October 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th Street NW (located...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize, reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this four-week series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (CT) on October 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th Street NW (located...
Stress can be good for us. It can propel us to get our work done or do our best. However, too much stress can lead to health problems. The six leading causes of death in North America (heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes) are linked to stress. We can have various symptoms when we become stressed. We can be irritable, have difficulty sleeping, lose our appetite, have frequent colds or infection, muscle tension and aches and have difficulty...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize, reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this four-week series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm (CT) on October 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th Street NW (located...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize. Reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this six- week IVN series! Become a Love & Logic parent starts on Wednesday, September 10 and continues for five more Wednesdays: Sept 17, 24 and October 1, 8 and 15 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens use these Love & Logic strategies to energize. Reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in this six- week IVN series! Become a Love & Logic parent starts on Wednesday, September 10 and continues for five more Wednesdays: Sept 17, 24 and October 1, 8 and 15 at the McKenzie County Extension Service at 205 6th...
Many of us have digestive disorders. In fact, about 30 to 40% of adults say they experience frequent indigestion and more than 50 million visits are made every year to health care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm; in fact, these are all signs that our digestive system is not functioning properly. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being. “Nou...
Many of us have digestive disorders. In fact, about 30 to 40% of adults say they experience frequent indigestion and more than 50 million visits are made every year to health care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm; in fact, these are all signs that our digestive system is not functioning properly. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being. “Nou...
