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Join the Great Stewards Challenge!
Published on March 23, 2022
The Great Stewards Challenge provides an opportunity to preserve the Great Lakes and public lands. -
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through migration
Published on February 28, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures. -
Homemade bobsleds: Winter engineering
Published on February 25, 2022
Alcona youth engaged in engineering, solving the problem of designing the fastest bobsled. -
Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1
Published on December 7, 2021
Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids! -
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants
Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden. -
Forests as therapy
Published on August 20, 2021
Experiences in nature can help us through the pandemic. -
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications
Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year. -
Statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine
Published on July 22, 2021
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth. -
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution
Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands. -
Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs
Published on April 2, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.