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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.
65 icebreaker questions for online meetings

Published on March 31, 2020
Interesting questions make for great icebreakers, especially virtual ones.
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.
Ideas for an online 4-H SPIN club

Published on March 30, 2020
Here are some ideas to gather families for 4-H programming completely online.
Host a virtual Michigan 4-H meeting

Published on March 30, 2020
Don’t stop having 4-H meetings when you are not able to meet face to face. Host them virtually!
Offering an online 4-H SPIN club

Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online?