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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. -
Icebreakers for online meetings
Published on March 31, 2020
Even when you aren’t meeting face-to-face, icebreakers are important for groups. Here is a list of icebreaker options especially for virtual meetings. -
65 icebreaker questions for online meetings
Published on March 31, 2020
Interesting questions make for great icebreakers, especially virtual ones. -
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.