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Master Wellness Volunteer program boosts public value of OSU Extension

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

OSU Extension is looking for volunteers to take part in the Master Wellness Volunteer program and working alongside family and consumer sciences educators statewide to promote healthy living.

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Master Gardeners plant seeds for the future at Tulsa Boys’ Home

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Tulsa Master Gardeners, led by Master Gardener Danielle Adkins, have implemented a gardening class and club at the Tulsa Boys' Home.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of free, upcoming seminar

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

OSU Extension will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host a free Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Durant, Oklahoma, on July 25.

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Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

Tue, May 28, 2024

People with diabetes should take precautions when engaging in physical activities in the summer heat.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU serves as a learning laboratory

Tue, May 07, 2024

The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is a living laboratory for scientists at the university as well as a place for families to create memories.

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Brighter Future program prepares students for life after high school

Tue, Apr 30, 2024

The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life.

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OSU-CHS partners with TU’s STRETCHED Program for area high school students

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

More than 70 sophomores from Tulsa-area high schools recently got to spend the day on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus learning how to take a patient’s vitals, doing chest compressions, listening for heart sounds, touring the inside of an ambulance, and learning about osteopathic manipulative medicine.

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Youth practice STEM in the kitchen with Food, Fun, 4-H Bakes

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

Enrollment is open for the Food, Fun, 4-H Bakes summer program. Activities are focused on STEM.

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Summer program for children and youth to address food insecurity

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

Summer food programs available in Oklahoma help families dealing with food insecurity.

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OSU Herb and Succulent Festival planned for April 27

Fri, Apr 12, 2024

The public is invited to attend the annual Herb and Succulent Festival at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University on April 27.

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Hummingbirds arriving soon

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Details on what plants attract hummingbirds and proper care of hummingbird feeders.

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Volunteers fill an important role in OSU Extension

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

Volunteers fill a critical need in OSU Extension through roles in 4-H, Master Gardeners and Oklahoma Home and Community Education.

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