• Teaching Science When You Don't Know Diddly-Squat

    Published on February 21, 2024

    Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddley-Squat is a series of science lessons that can be taught with no science background and materials you probably already have at home, or with a quick shopping trip. If you have a club meeting coming up tonight, and don’t have much time to prepare – these lessons are for you. They are designed to get young people thinking using their natural curiosity. Science isn’t about memorization; an internet search can give you facts. It is about using critical thinking to ask questions and discovering answers on your own. (and determining whether those internet answers are correct)

  • Spice up Your 4-H Experiences

    Published on September 18, 2023

    Spice up Your 4-H Experiences with 4-H Resources, explore a variety of 4-H resources that can be used in your 4-H meetings.

  • Helping Youth Find Their Spark

    Published on October 24, 2023

    Learn some ways to help youth find their spark within their 4-H experience.

  • Youth Engaement in 4-H Experiences

    Published on November 27, 2023

    Strategies to help leaders increase the level of youth engagement in their 4-H experiences.

  • Wild Spartans: Water’s Fire Got To Do With… Habitat?! with Erika Meints; October 2022

    Published on October 11, 2022

    “Water’s Fire Got To Do With… Habitat?!” You will meet a Northern Michigan University master's candidate and Biological Science Technician at Voyageurs National Park, Erika Meints, learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years.

  • Wild Spartans: Uncovering the Evolutionary Secrets of Pollination With Robin Waterman; May 2022

    Published on May 10, 2022

    Wild Spartans May 2022

  • Wild Spartans: Black River Lake Sturgeon Facility: Management of a Threatened Species with Doug Larson; April 2023

    Published on April 11, 2023

    “Black River Lake Sturgeon Facility: Management of a Threatened Species”. You will meet Doug Larson, Research Assistant, Black River Sturgeon Facility. You will learn about his field work, and the education and career path he followed to get there.

  • Wild Spartans: Butterflies, Bivalves, Birds, and Beyond! With Ashley Cole-Wick; January 2022

    Published on January 11, 2022

    Join us on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 6:30pm EST for “Butterflies, Bivalves, Birds, and Beyond!” We will talk to a scientist about researching and protecting species worldwide. You will meet Ashley Cole-Wick, Conservation Associate- Zoology with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.

  • Wild Spartans: Upland Bird Conservation with Marissa Jensen; March 2023

    Published on March 14, 2023

     “Upland Bird Conservation.” You will meet Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Education and Outreach Manager, Marissa Jensen, learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. This scientist will take us to the grasslands and prairies of the Midwest.

  • Wild Spartans: Conservation and Management of Tribal Natural Resources with Doug Craven; May 2021

    Published on May 11, 2021

    In this episode, we will soar the skies and jump into the waters to discover how one Michigan tribe is preserving our natural world. We will talk to a scientist about researching and protecting species with cultural significance. Meet Doug Craven, Director of the Natural Resources Department of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, learn about his field work and hear about the education and career path he followed to get there.

  • Wild Spartans: Working Toward a Career as a Wildlife Biologist with Erin Johnston; January 2023

    Published on January 10, 2023

    “Working Towards A Career As A Wildlife Biologist” You will meet Erin Johnston, Wildlife Biologist- Wildlife & Habitat Section Lead, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Natural Resources Department. We will talk to a biologist about researching, managing, and protecting species with cultural significance. You will learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST.

  • Wild Spartans: Leaping Leopards, Lizards, and Bears… Oh My! With Dr. Kerry Nicholson; February 2022

    Published on February 8, 2022

    oin us on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at 6:30pm EST for “Leaping Leopards, Lizards, and Bears… Oh My!” We will talk to a scientist about researching and managing species worldwide. You will meet Dr. Kerry Nicholson, Furbearer Biologist III with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

  • Wild Spartans: Special Education to Wildlife Biologist with Erim Gomez; December 2022

    Published on December 12, 2022

    “Special Education to Wildlife Biologist” You will meet Erim Gómez, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology, University of Montana. You will learn about his field work, and the education and career path he followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST.

  • Wild Spartans: Great Lakes Fisheries Investigations With Brad Utrup; April 2022

    Published on April 12, 2022

    This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will head out onto the Great Lakes to learn about fish of all sizes- from tiny venomous catfish to massive lake sturgeon. Join us on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 6:30pm EST for ”Great Lakes Fisheries Investigations.”

  • Wild Spartans: Exploring Michigan’s Largest State Park with Katie Urban; November 2022

    Published on November 8, 2022

    “Exploring Michigan’s Largest State Park.” You will meet Katie Urban, Interpreter for the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. You will learn about her work, and the education and career path she followed to get there.

  • Clover Cents: Money Decisions

    Published on February 17, 2021

    Learn about your money style and what influences our money decisions in this Clover Cents video for youth audiences.

  • Clover Cents: Paying for a Pet

    Published on March 26, 2021

    Learn about doing research and comparison shopping in regards to paying for a pet in this Clover Cents video for youth audiences.

  • Clover Cents: Savings Goals

    Published on March 5, 2021

    Learn about short term and long term savings goals in this Clover Cents video for youth audiences.

  • Adulting 101: The Psychology of Spending and Saving

    Published on January 29, 2024

    Reflect on your personal financial journey, your emotional connection to money and gain budgeting resources to help you along the way.

  • Adulting 101: Keeping Your Money Safe

    Published on March 25, 2024

    Wondering how to safeguard your hard-earned cash? Whether you're saving for college, planning your next adventure, or simply building a nest egg, it's essential to make informed choices about where you store your money.