4-H Exploration Days

This MSU precollege program welcomes youth ages 12-19 to explore their future, try new things and experience college life! During this three-day event, youth will gain confidence and independence through hands-on learning and make friends for a lifetime.

Biosecurity for Your Birds

Published on March 31, 2016

Learn how to keep your bird flock healthy and safe! To help protect against avian influenza and other diseases, MSU Extension has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer free bird biosecurity training's in several counties in Michigan. The training has also been recorded for poultry enthusiast, 4-H members, 4-H volunteers, and producers to view at their convenience. The training's will provide information about avian influenza, disease transmission and prevention, and proven biosecurity measures that bird owners can implement.

Homes at Home Session 8: Painting and Watercolors

Published on April 15, 2020

Michigan Sea Grant’s senior graphic designer Todd Marsee tells us about how he is inspired by Lake Superior when creating his artwork. He will demonstrate some of his art techniques using items you can find in your home! Our challenge today is to be inspired by nature and the Great Lakes and create your own piece of artwork!

Life of the Straits: Mackinac Island

Published on August 13, 2020

Mackinac Island is the most popular tourist destination in Michigan with more than 1 million visitors each year.

Katherine Erickson: Dickinson County 4-h

Published on June 16, 2020

Meet Michigan 4-H’er Katherine Erickson, of Dickinson. Learn more about how she grew from a pledge leader as a 4-H Cloverbud to current club president of her 4-H shooting sports club and what 4-H has instilled in her.

Set Your Meeting Up for Success

Learn tips for setting your meeting up for success.

Homes at Home Session 1: Birdventures

Published on March 24, 2020

Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Elliot Nelson teaches us about the Great Lakes birds we might see and challenges each of us to make a bird feeder!

Homes at Home Session 9: Bioblitz

Published on April 19, 2020

In this episode, our friend from Minnesota Sea Grant, Marte Kitson, teaches us about biodiversity and the Great Lakes Bioblitz! The Bioblitz takes place in all the Great Lakes states and starts on Earth Day, April 22 and lasts for 4 weeks - you can be a part of this important citizen science project -- learn how in today’s session! Our challenge this week is to practice observing nature in your own backyard!

Jack Collins: St. Joseph County 4-H

Published on January 28, 2020

Meet Michigan 4-H’er Jack Collins, of St. Joseph County. Learn more about the robotics programs he’s taken part in through 4-H. He also participates in Clover Bots and STEM and says 4-H has taught him how to be a leader.

Homes at Home Session 12: Turtles

Published on April 30, 2020

Michigan Sea Grant educators Mary Bohling and Elliot Nelson help us learn all about the turtles of the Great Lakes. -- And Elliot even sings a special song!

Clover Cents: Needs and Wants

Published on February 5, 2021

Learn about financial wants and needs in this Clover Cents video for youth audiences.

International Conversation with Barnabas from Uganda

Published on October 16, 2020

Learn more about Ugandan culture from Barnabas. He shares about his culture and differences you would notice if you were to visit his country. Enjoy learning about the importance of the Ugandan family unit, bride price, food and much more. Barnabas will also share about COVID-19 and how it is affecting daily life in his community.

Why Not?

Published on June 1, 2023

Why not volunteer for Michigan 4-H? It is never too late to become a 4-H volunteer.

Wild Spartans: Researching Wildfire in Boreal and Arctic Regions with Dr. Laura Bourgeau-Chavez

Published on April 13, 2021

In this episode, we will delve into the cutting edge world of wildfire research to discover the role technology plays in studying the impacts to the flora and fauna of boreal and arctic regions. We will talk to a wildfire scientist about researching the behavior and impacts of wildfire in remote areas of the world using satellite imagery, including high resolution optical and radar imagery, and other cutting edge technology. Meet Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Senior Research Scientist/ Assistant Professor, Michigan Technological University: Michigan Tech Research Institute, learn about her field work, how she uses drones and radar technology to map and study wildfire effects, and hear about the education and career path she followed to get there.

Orientation

Exploration Days Orientation Video

Alivia Funchion: Monroe County 4-H

Meet Michigan 4-H’er Alivia Funchion, of Monroe County. Learn more about the programs she’s taken part in through 4-H and how 4-H has helped her develop a love of community service.

Wild Spartans: Raptor Conservation with Libby Mojica

Published on January 12, 2021

In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, we take to the skies to talk to an ornithologist about the raptors that inspire us! Learn about researching, protecting, and conserving raptors that soar our skies. Meet EDM wildlife biologist, Libby Mojica, learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there as she discusses “Raptor Conservation and Management: Working with Birds of Prey in Cities and Wildlands.”

Homes at Home Session 6: Lake Sturgeon

Published on April 10, 2020

Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Elliot Nelson talks about the Great Lakes, and that giant of all Great Lakes fish - the lake sturgeon!

Wild Spartans: Protecting Michigan's Bats with John DePue

Published on October 26, 2020

In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, meet Michigan DNR biologist, John DePue, learn about his field work, and his education and career path as he shares his work "Protecting Michigan's Bats."

Clover Cents: Fun Funds

Published on March 10, 2021

Learn about how to budget money for a fun day with a friend in this Clover Cents video for youth audiences.