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Youth leadership and citizenship opportunities

Published on September 16, 2020
Providing meaningful experiences for youth in local government.
Virtual community service projects

Published on September 8, 2020
Give back to the community while keeping a safe distance.
Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan

Published on June 26, 2020
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.
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.
Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster

Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster.
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.
4-H around the world: Africa

Published on May 15, 2020
Similar 4-H programs exist in more than 80 countries. Let’s explore some of these 4-H programs in this global connection starting with Africa.
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.
Reflection on National 4-H leadership opportunity

Published on April 2, 2020
Teens have an opportunity to serve on the National 4-H Congress design team. One teen learned a great deal from this experience.
How can we have a virtual Michigan 4-H club meeting when the bylaws say you cannot?

Published on March 31, 2020
Host a virtual Michigan 4-H meeting even when you have bylaws prohibiting this.