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Create a safe space for open communication

Published on December 3, 2025
People are most engaged when they feel safe to be themselves. How do we build settings that support openness?
Geocaching with your 4-H club

Published on December 3, 2025
Go on a free treasure hunt!
#PlantsGiving: Bringing plant relatives back into view

Published on November 25, 2025
#PlantsGiving encourages us to appreciate the remarkable diversity behind holiday gatherings. Keep a tally of the plant families used in your holiday meal and share photos online with #PlantsGiving.
The power of boundaries: Why they matter for volunteer managers

Published on November 25, 2025
Learn how setting boundaries creates balance for you and empowers volunteers to thrive.
Maple sugar season: a welcome sign of spring

Published on November 25, 2025
Discover simple ways that you can learn more and get involved in maple-sugaring in your own backyard!
Michigan 4-H youth have great success at national horse judging contests this fall

Published on November 25, 2025
Michigan 4-H youth competed at the Eastern National 4-H Round-up and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: The importance of people

Published on November 25, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the five Ps of marketing. This article focuses on customers, which are the lifeblood of your lemonade stand.
The science of big trees

Published on November 25, 2025
Learning more about big trees and where to find them in Michigan.
Checklist to prepare 4-H animal project facilities for winter weather

Published on November 25, 2025
Ten items to check for and do before winter weather arrives when you have or are getting 4-H animal projects.
Washtenaw County youth elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees

Published on November 25, 2025
Washtenaw County 4-H member Shepherd Thompson was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in October.