The course also helps parents learn strategies that will help them manage the adult conflict. Offers Educational Events Park County Extension Office oversees 11 clubs with 162 members and 54 leaders. In excess of 200 county residents with questions concerning insects, plants, trees and general garden pests brought them to the Park County Extension Office. Questions were answered and recommendations were provided on the spot or samples were sent to MSU Extension Specialists for identification. Recommendations provided to these residents were based on scientific knowledge and information.
Recommendations made are the safest to the environment and the individual.
School enrichment programs in nutrition and literacy are held at East Side and Winans Elementary Schools. Structured life skills classes are facilitated weekly at the Mental Health Center and classes in job readiness from Getting Ready to Job Hunt to The Successful Interview are held on a rotational basis with the Livingston Job Service and Office of Public Assistance. Strengthening Families, a 7 week curriculum for the entire family, was held in the Spring with 5 families attending. This successful program will be offered in January and February for South Park County residents. Use of Media Important The Extension Service staff uses mass media to reach the largest possible audience.