2024 Urban October
Ohio State University Extension joins in the global recognition of “Urban October,” a campaign led by the United Nations to focus on the opportunities and challenges created by the fast rate of change in cities.
Extension continues to build on local and statewide celebrations in support of Ohio’s diverse metropolitan areas. In 2024, Extension educators developed buttons and stickers to celebrate 4-H programs in Ohio’s largest cities.
A team is exploring ways to further develop activities for “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.” Urban October in 2025 will involve youth, campus collaborators, and community partners with a shared interest in healthy urban communities and urban-, suburban-, and rural-relationships.
As part of the university’s Land-Grant mission, OSU Extension engages with all of Ohio’s 88 counties, including the metro areas. For more information about OSU Extension’s Urban October efforts, visit go.osu.edu/urbanoctober.