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  Sample Land Division Application

  Published on July 26, 2021
  Sample land division application for use by local government when receiving a request to divide land.

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  Growing the Next Generation: Grandfriends and Gardens

  Published on June 30, 2021
  Seniors in Ionia County, Michigan garden with preschoolers to grow the next generation of learners and gardeners.

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  Craft Around the World Series China: Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange

  Published on June 25, 2021
  This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as creating children's art which tells a story. Every piece of art becomes a visual letter to children in China.

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  Check List #1G: Adoption of a Plan

  Published on June 14, 2021
  Presents a chronological step-by-step checklist to walk a county, village and city, or township through the process of adopting a plan in Michigan.

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  Supporting Individuals, Families and Communities in Michigan through Nutrition and Physical Activity Education

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Through MSU Extension’s nutrition and physical activity programming, Michigan adults, families and children gained crucial knowledge about nutrition and healthy foods, increased their daily physical activity and reduced their food insecurity.

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  Craft Around the World Series Australia/Oceania: Aboriginal Dot Painting

  Published on May 27, 2021
  This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making Aboriginal Dot paintings.

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  Addressing Student & Parent Perceptions to Promote Active School Travel

  Published on May 8, 2021
  Michigan State University has created a unique process for developing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) action plans for Michigan school districts and communities.

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  Sample #7: Zoning Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure

  Published on April 12, 2021
  This presents a sample rules of procedure, or by-laws, for a zoning board of appeals in Michigan. It is written to cover most needs which may occur, so editing is mainly to omit what is not pertinent.

• Redistricting and Communities of Interest

  Published on March 26, 2021
  A webinar about Michigan's new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and the role communities of interest play in Michigan's redistricting process.

• Local Government Codes of Conduct: Q&A

  Published on March 2, 2021
  Participant questions and answers from the webinar Codes of Conduct: Going Beyond the Minimum