NDSU Extension - McLean County

09/01/2026

NDSU Extension Parent Education offers some fantastic resources for families with ALL ages of children! MANY of these are available for FREE! Check these out!

09/01/2026

Happy New 4-H Year🎉

Enroll or re-enroll in North Dakota 4-H! 4-H is the largest and the only research based youth organization in the state, and provides hands-on, real life experiences through projects, activities, and events.

Joining 4-H can be as simple as attending one of our events or club meetings with a friend who is already a member. Enroll >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/4-h-youth-development/become-4-h-member

Looking for a club to join? Contact your county Extension office >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-county-offices

08/31/2026

⏰ Early bird registration for ND Next ends Sept. 1!

The full schedule is now online—check out the keynote speakers, 16 breakout sessions, Community Showcase, Resource Partners and more.

Join us Sept. 30–Oct. 1 in Carrington for ND Next: The Future Grows Here.

👉 View the schedule and register at ndsu.ag/ndnext

08/31/2026

NDSU Parent and Family Educators are kicking off their webinar series! Here are the details for the first one!

🍽️ **What if the family dinner table is about more than just dinner?**

Spilled milk. Picky eaters. Busy schedules. Someone inevitably getting up three times. 😅

Family meals don’t have to be perfect to matter.

Join **Dr. Sean Brotherson** on **September 29 at noon** as we explore the **science behind eating together** and how family meals can support our overall well-being and strengthen family connections.

Because sometimes the best memories happen in the middle of the mess. ❤️

📅 September 29 | Noon
💻 Online webinar | FREE
👉 Register at **ndsu.ag/parenteducation**

08/28/2026

Join us for some fun and some delicious food!

BBQ with a purpose!

Join us Sept. 10 from 2-5pm at the North Dakota 4-H Camp for an afternoon of hands-on grilling education, flavor science, door prizes and a dinner featuring beef, pork and lamb. Your $45 registration supports 4-H camper scholarships and investments in hands-on camp programming and equipment. Come hungry, learn something new and help give more North Dakota youth the opportunity to experience 4-H Camp.

Register to attend: bit.ly/ND4HBBQ

08/28/2026

Looking ahead to retirement? Join us for an online book club focused on more than just the financial side of retirement.

In partnership with SDSU Extension, this book club will provide opportunities to reflect on your vision for retirement, explore the role of purpose in health and well-being, and consider your goals, priorities, and plans for this next chapter of life.

💻 Read, connect, and share with others—all from the comfort of your own home!

Register now: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/events/purposeful-retirement-online-book-club-0

08/26/2026

BBQ Boot Camp is coming to Washburn!! Come and learn for a GREAT cause!!

08/26/2026

Warning: You may get the heebie jeebies from the following:

BED BUGS. We've recently had some calls to identify them. They are in more residences and hotels than you think. If you want to know how to prevent or destroy them, here are some resources:

Rutgers University Extension in New Jersey put together this very thorough video:
https://youtu.be/FYcNgQFm4RU?si=prSkk-69UKMZAmNn

If you want a little more entertainment with your education, Mark Rober made this video:
https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8?si=6zHckLSW_EdgKpgP

In this short film, top bed bug researchers will explain what bed b...

08/19/2026

Only the northeast corner of McLean County is currently designated as "D2" (severe drought). If you feel like your area is not adequately represented, please follow the directions in the publication linked below to submit a quick "Condition Monitoring Observer Report". This can be done from a computer or mobile device. Every bit of information helps, as many drought support resources are triggered by the drought map below, and the map is developed with the help of the CMOR data.

https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2023-07/DE2104.pdf

07/28/2026

🎉 2026 McLean County Gymkhana 🎉
*What is a gymkhana??? It’s a fun day of equestrian games!!
Bring a friend! And a horse! And a friend’s horse! Laugh, try something new, win cool prizes!
THIS SATURDAY, August 1st in Underwood!
ALL 4-H members are welcome!
PLEASE RSVP BY July 29th (details on poster).