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Youth leaders inspire furry philanthropy
Published on October 13, 2009
Members of the Oakland County 4-H Youth Leadership Institute sorted, counted and bagged 1,309 cuddly creatures that were donated to comfort kids experiencing medical emergencies. -
Capitol Experience leads 4-H'er to internship
Published on October 13, 2009
A Clare County 4-H member got a glimpse of how Michigan's legislative process works during the four-day 4-H Capitol Experience conference in Lansing in March of 2009. -
4-H Mentoring Weekend strengthens relationships
Published on October 13, 2009
On July 17, 2009, the second annual 4-H Mentoring Weekend brought mentoring matches from around the state to Kettunen Center to enjoy a retreat-style conference to strengthen mentoring relationships. -
Everyone benefits from award-winning mentoring programs
Published on October 13, 2009
Macomb County 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with the Michigan Community Service Commission and Learn and Serve America, has participated in the Michigan 4-H Learn and Serve Teen Mentors program since 2006. -
Grand Traverse youth recycling program is something to "Envi"
Published on October 13, 2009
Ellie Perry and Makala Warner, two teens from a 4-H-sponsored group calling themselves Envi, went in front of the Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Council in May of 2009 to present their mission. -
4-H mentoring programs and individual mentors honored
Published on October 13, 2009
It surely was "An Evening with the Stars" during the 2009 Governor's Service Awards in June. -
Bi-state team promotes poultry science
Published on October 13, 2009
On February 21, 2009, MSU hosted the second annual 4-H Bi-State Poultry Clinic, a collaboration between MSU and OSU. Youth and volunteers from both states were welcome to attend the one-day educational program that covered a wide array of subject matter. -
Rockin' the green movement
Published on October 13, 2009
4-H youth in Sanilac County are "rockin' the green movement" through new science, engineering and technology (SET) programming efforts that have been made possible through a 4-H participation fee grant. -
4-H Livestock Day Camp highlights the science in animal science
Published on October 13, 2009
Llama, sheep, beef, swine, goat, rabbit and horse enthusiasts explored several aspects of animal science, including breed identification, meat cuts, herding, ear notching, milking, hoof trimming and patterns. -
Cookies teach campers about energy
Published on October 13, 2009
It's nothing new for a 4-H member to learn to bake a cookie, but making cookies without any electrical appliances? Now, that's a new skill!