Extension Educationin Parker County

  Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week at Home or at School Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created in 2013 to celebrate school health and wellness achievements. Recognized on the calendar of National Health Observances and observed the last full week of April each year (April 22-26, 2024), each day of the week shines a spotlight on the great actions schools and families are taking to improve the health and wellness of their kids and the link between nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and learning –... Read More →

  FY24 Parker Co CSS Check-up Event Flyer  

This is a program for you or your family members who have a chronic disease such as who have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or COPD. Learn what you can do to manage your health. The series is offered in weekly classes - 2 1/2 hours each week for 6 weeks. There is not charge. Space is limited. Pre-registration is requested. Topics include: Understanding the Disease Selecting healthy foods Planning healthy menus Staying active Dealing with stress Delaying complications Learning to communicate with your family and health... Read More →

Friday, June 21, 2024 Basics of Food Preservation - Pressure and Waterbath Canning 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 non Couts United Methodist Church $25.00 per person This is a hands-on workshop that focuses on canning safety, types of equipment to use and proper methods. This class is for beginners or for those who need a refresher course.       These

Become a SafeSitter  June 27, 2024 Parker County Extension Office 604 North Main St., Suite 200 Weatherford, TX  76086 A One Day Safe Sitter Essentials with Basic First Aid instruction and CPR. This is not a certification CPR course For youth 11 through 14 years of age Cost: $50.00. Includes student handbook, completion card and lunch. Space is limited - Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Call 817-598-6168 to register by June 20.    

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Parker County Extension Office Learn to make different salsa. Learn safe practices and how to use the pressure canner