Free family-focused webinars May-August

The University of Minnesota Extension webinars listed below are virtual and free. Follow links for each dynamic series to learn more about dates, times, and registration.

Family-friendly earth care: Learn how to take action for global health and wellness including how to support pollinators in your backyard and ways to forage in Minnesota woodlands. Tuesday, May 24-Thursday, May 26.  z.umn.edu/earthcare

Finding balance: While life is never certain, the last couple of years have stressed families and communities. Learn about how to establish a physical fitness routine, utilize developmental affirmations to support others, and learn how Somali grocery stores have been successful in communicating COVID vaccine information.  Tuesday, June 21-Wednesday, Aug.17. z.umn.edu/findingbalance

No place like home: Whether you rent or own your home, educators have tips to help make your home more energy-efficient, enhance home safety, prevent pests, and address hoarding. Affordable housing and rural housing will be addressed. In addition, people are invited to participate in a book reading related to housing. Tuesday, May 17-Thursday, July 28. z.umn.edu/noplacelikehome

Recovery and health: Representatives from the College of Pharmacy discuss how to reduce the negative consequences of drug use and how to save lives from overdoses. Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19. z.umn.edu/recoveryhealth

Charlas en español (Talks in Spanish): Brindamos información y recursos a las familias latinas para ayudarlas a tomar mejoresdecisiones y para mejorar sus vidas. Le invitamos a registrarse a cualquiera de nuestras charlas gratuitas en línea, que serán dirigidas por nuestros educadores bilingües. Los temas que vamos a tratar son de mucha importancia para su vida diaria. La serie se desarrolla del 25 de mayo al 3 de agosto. z.umn.edu/Charlasenespanol