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Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees

Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.
Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs

Published on October 9, 2020
A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally.
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!

Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study.
Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

Published on June 17, 2020
Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.
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.
Reduce, reuse and recycle for seed germination

Published on April 13, 2020
To start seeds at home, you can reuse many items you already have on hand.
Creating your own science process model example

Published on March 19, 2020
Share your examples of doing everyday science.
Meet Brady Gibson: Kalamazoo County 4-H

Published on March 9, 2020
Kalamazoo County 4-H'er Brady Gibson gives a personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H.
Science at the Supper Table lessons offered to schools in southeast Michigan

Published on February 26, 2020
Many youth don’t realize science plays a big part in growing the foods we eat. Michigan State University Extension is offering free educational lessons to middle and high school students on topics related to the science of agriculture.