Pottawatomie County OSU Extension

06/01/2026

Home alone for the Summer: Is your child ready: Parents considering allowing their child to stay home alone this summer may have visions of “Home Alone” protagonist Kevin McCallister fighting off the Wet Bandits or getting into other mischief. With the end of the school year approaching, it’s crunch time for parents to make summer plans for their children. Read more at

School-age children staying home during the summer need to have rules established to ensure safety.

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday as we remember and thank the brave men and women who served our country. We will open back up on Tuesday at 8:00am! 💙❤️

05/23/2026

Keeping things safe at your Memorial Day cookout! Avoid this common food safety myth 🍔🍔🍔🍔

05/21/2026

Seeds are planted, rain (finally), and gardens are growing! We are too! Don’t miss out on garden content, follow our new Pottawatomie County OSU Horticulture page for all things gardening!

Just click on this link and look for our logo in !
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583625424310

We're excited to bring your even more information tailored for the local gardener from . Please share to help us spread the word! There is always room to grow!

05/20/2026

Thank you everyone for coming out!

05/19/2026

Spring cleaning 🌸 isn’t just for your home 🏠, it’s a great time to reset your finances 💰too. Taking a fresh look at your budget and spending habits can help you save money, refocus your priorities, and stay on track with your financial goals. For more information and helpful tips, visit https://www.aarp.org/money/personal-finance/financial-spring-cleaning/?src=psn

05/13/2026

Last educational meeting of the season!
The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association want to invite you to learn from Dr. Dan Stein, animal breeding and reproduction specialist!
📅 May 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM
📍 Absentee Multi. Purpose Center
🍽️ Meal Sponsored by P & K Equipment P&K Equipment
Enjoy a meal, hear from a beef cattle specialist, and get your questions answered!
RSVP:
☎️By calling OSU Extension: 405-273-7683
🖥️Online RSVPs are also available using the event link.
https://conta.cc/4uj9KqL

05/12/2026

Asking for help - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're spotlighting one of the most powerful coping skills out there: asking for help.
At some point, every single one of us will need to ask for help and get support. The real skill is noticing when —
🙍‍♀️whether that's feeling constantly down, pulling away from people you love, or carrying something that feels too heavy to hold alone.
💪Reaching out isn't a weakness. It's one of the bravest things you can do, and it's a sign that you believe you deserve better- because you do.
🗣Talk to a parent, coach, teacher, or another adult you trust. And know that 988 (call or text) is always there as a tool for crisis or support.

05/08/2026

Happy Friday, and an early Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House this past Wednesday. We truly appreciate your continued support. Attached is our 2025 County Report, which highlights updates and accomplishments from the past year.

https://conta.cc/49ygCbA