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Exploring Great Lakes literacy and stewardship from the comfort of home
Published on September 30, 2020
Lessons learned from making the switch to a virtual teacher training. -
The ancient art of worm charming
Published on September 24, 2020
Need an interesting quarantine activity? Learn the ancient art of worm charming from past Midland County 4-H teen leader Nathan Laurenz. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 4: Mayflies
Published on July 2, 2020
The brief appearance of the mayfly. -
MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data. -
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more
Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19. -
What is chronic wasting disease?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread. -
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?
Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion. -
4-H gardening around Michigan
Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too. -
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed
Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions. -
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming
Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.