Cherokee County OSU Extension

05/28/2026

Roundup registration is due Friday! Let Carolan know if you need the forms.

Don't forget Round Registration is DUE by Friday! You can drop it at the office but it would be best if you could email it to me at [email protected]. Cost is $150 this year thanks to our parent/volunteer association. We will be going to county night out on July 21st and will return on July 24th.
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Parents if you aren't in this group, please consider joining them for a meeting. They have lots of ideas for how to make Cherokee County 4-H stronger! Drop a comment if you want more information.

05/13/2026

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With summer break around the corner, many parents are asking the same question: Is my child ready to stay home alone?

OSU Extension educators say there’s no “magic age.” Maturity, responsibility and confidence matter more than a number.
Before making the decision:
• Practice short test runs
• Review emergency plans
• Discuss house rules
• Talk about kitchen and internet safety
• Make sure your child feels comfortable

Find more tips from OSU Extension to help children stay safe and confident this summer.
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05/07/2026

Look out for box turtles in the road!

ONLY move them if it is safe to do so.
(Place them in the direction they were found traveling)

Ornate Box Turtle
found statewide
HABITAT: open prairies, sandy soil
FOOD: insects, plants carrion

Three-toed Box Turtle
found in eastern OK
HABITAT: woodlands, thickets
FOOD: snails, earthworms, insects, carrion, plants, fungi, fruits

Did you know...
- lifespan can be 50+ years
- survival of young is low
- very active April-June
- avoid turtles on the road

05/07/2026

This a great opportunity for teachers needing PD hours. The link to sign up is on the post. Call Carolan at 918-456-6163 ext 4 if you have questions or need more information.
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📆 Mark your calendars! Riverology: A Field-Based Educator Institute is back in Tahlequah on July 20-22!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4sMTTzz

Formal and informal educators are invited to attend this all-inclusive professional learning experience designed to reinvigorate instruction through real-world, field-based learning.

With a new theme of Groundwater, participants will use rivers and surrounding landscapes as a living laboratory.

Educators will receive standards-aligned curriculum for grades K-8, including a brand-new educator guide from Project WET!

The experience concludes with a guided Illinois River float trip — an ideal way to wrap up summer learning!

This event is limited to 40 participants, so register today!

PS - Register before May 31 to secure lower Early Bird pricing!

Oklahoma Blue Thumb Project WET

05/05/2026

The Ag newsletter for Apr/May/June. We hope you enjoy!

05/04/2026

Our open house is going until 4:00p. Come out and see us! We have some goodies too just for you.

05/03/2026

Come meet us tomorrow and check out what extension has for you!

04/29/2026

Come meet us and check out what extension has for you!