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Offering an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online? -
Ideas for an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Here are some ideas to gather families for 4-H programming completely online. -
Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers: Turning the tide on single-use plastics
Published on March 11, 2020
In northeastern Michigan, the fight against microplastics in the Great Lakes is being championed by the Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers. -
What do trees eat to grow so big?
Published on March 3, 2020
Help youth explore how carbon that makes up carbon dioxide as a gas can become a solid plant. -
MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career
Published on February 27, 2020
MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member. -
Science at the Supper Table lessons offered to schools in southeast Michigan
Published on February 26, 2020
Many youth don’t realize science plays a big part in growing the foods we eat. Michigan State University Extension is offering free educational lessons to middle and high school students on topics related to the science of agriculture. -
Science ideas for young children: Keeping your water troughs thawed
Published on February 17, 2020
Will salt water keep your water troughs thawed? -
4-H Tractor Operator Program offered in Cass County during February 2020
Published on January 6, 2020
The 4-H Tractor Operator Program is offered in Cass County in February 2020 and is open to 14-to-19-year-olds in Cass and surrounding counties. -
How do I start an educational greenhouse at school?
Published on January 2, 2020
The United States Botanic Garden released a new manual for educators on how to start a greenhouse and grow horticultural crops. -
MSU Extension hires new water resources educator
Published on December 19, 2019
Paige Filice will work statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.