• May 5

    Michigan 4-H Alumni and Supporters Walking Challenge

    May 5, 2024 – June 1, 2024 Online

    All Michigan 4-H Alumni and Supporters are invited to compete in a virtual Walking Challenge! We are encouraging all Michigan 4-H Alumni to get active and stay healthy!

  • May 5

    4-H Youth Compass and Orienteering Workshop

    May 5, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM Publiski Farms 6197 Shepherd Rd. Adrian, MI 49221

    Youth ages 8-19 will learn how to use a compass and gain navigation skills. Parents are encouraged to attend with youth.

  • May 8

    4-H and FFA State Meats Judging Contest 2024

    May 8, 2024 MSU Meat Lab

    This annual contest allows youth to demonstrate their carcass evaluation and meats judging skills.

  • May 8

    Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACES)

    May 8, 2024 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7-8:30pm ET

    The MSU Kinship Care Resource Center and MSU Extension partner to offer online series of kinship caregiver workshops that provides guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of raising children. No cost.

  • May 11

    Spring Weigh-In

    May 11, 2024 7:00AM – 11:00AM Gladwin County Fairgrounds Fair Office

    Weigh-in for Sheep, Swine and Prospects!

  • May 11

    Ionia County Youth Bake Off

    May 11, 2024 12:00PM – 2:30PM Bake your entry at home and bring it to the Ionia MSU Extension office, 50 E Sprague between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Ionia MSU Extension Office, 50 E. Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846 - Corner of M-66 & Sprague Rd, next to Aldi

    A great opportunity for youth to show off their baking skills and discuss their products with judges. This is a fun chance for all youth, ages 5-19, to increase their skills.

  • May 13

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

    May 13, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

  • May 13

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

    May 13, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    A webinar series that will provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Hers. This session is Preparing 4-Her's for Fairs and Showcases

  • May 14

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Unlock the Conversation: Safety from Guns for Parents

    May 14, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is an online series of parenting workshops offered at no cost to you that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.