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Building science literacy and future STEM professionals
Published on October 1, 2018
To help create a future workforce excited about STEM careers and armed with important STEM skills, Michigan State University Extension has made science education a key focus of 4-H Youth Development programming. -
Exploring our world: Activities to help learn why some animals are camouflaged
Published on August 24, 2018
Help youth explore why some animals have coloration that camouflages them, helping them hide in plain sight. -
Salmon run offers unique fish-watching opportunities for nature enthusiasts
Published on August 16, 2018
Birds and mammals are usually the focus for wildlife watchers, but the fall salmon run provides spectacular fish-watching opportunities, too. Visit weirs and dams in west Michigan this fall or watch a new video to enjoy the spectacle. -
Michigan 4-H used $20,000 grant to train teen leaders to promote agriscience career exploration
Published on June 29, 2018
A 2016 4-H Agriculture Innovators Experience project engaged teen 4-Hers to teach the important link between pollinators and food production to younger youth. -
4-H teens lead training for peers
Published on June 29, 2018
4-H teen leaders meet the challenge of educating the next generation. -
Invasive Species 4-H Youth Workshops set for Saginaw Bay area
Published on June 15, 2018
Middle and high school youth can make a difference by helping to map, remove species. -
Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension
Published on June 15, 2018
Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017. -
Parents and children gardening together: Safety first!
Published on June 14, 2018
Safety is the parent’s first consideration when gardening with children. -
School pollinator gardens
Published on June 13, 2018
Beautify your school garden, support wildlife and outdoor education by installing a pollinator garden. -
Huron-Michigan Predator Diet Study gears up for summer
Published on June 1, 2018
Student researchers at MSU are busy analyzing the contents of fish stomachs collected by Great Lakes anglers.