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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. -
Life skills and hunting
Published on October 25, 2019
Firearm dear season brings many adults and youth into the woods to hunt. Explore how hunting can develop life skills in youth. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters. -
Science ideas for young children: Finding a flood
Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by looking for signs of flooding. -
Science ideas for young children: Eating wild foods
Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by eating wild foods. There is a bounty of things you can eat in your backyard or a local park. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Brussel sprouts
Published on October 10, 2019
Brussel sprouts pack in 4 grams of protein per cup and are a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamins C, A and K.