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Tips for nurturing a child’s love of science
Published on September 6, 2019
Children are naturally inquisitive. Adults can help youth nurture their curiosity and budding love of science through programs such as 4-H, which offers easy projects that will engage young people in science. -
Exploring wetlands with youth
Published on August 27, 2019
Are all wetlands the same? Are wetlands important? Help youth discover these unique natural resources. -
Expanding 4-H projects using QR codes
Published on August 23, 2019
Integrate digital technology into 4-H projects by using QR codes or Smart Signs. -
Using social media in your horse program
Published on August 23, 2019
Explore how you can safely use social media to enhance your programs. -
The shape of science
Published on August 22, 2019
Discover how cool and interesting science can be. -
Exploring disguise and mimicry camouflage with youth
Published on July 19, 2019
Help youth explore their world by discovering how animals use disguise and mimicry types of camouflage. -
More to explore: 4-H Exploration Days celebrates 50 years of changing lives
Published on July 19, 2019
One of the largest multi-day 4-H youth events in the country, the 2019 event marked a historic milestone as 4-H Exploration Days celebrated its 50th year. Over the years, the program has been attended by a collective 150,000 participants. -
Why do animals have different color patterns?
Published on July 15, 2019
Help youth explore their world by discovering how animals use concealing coloration and disruptive coloration types of camouflage. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus
Published on May 24, 2019
Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals. -
Alcona 4-H youth receive a Community Service Grant from Northrop Grumman
Published on May 15, 2019
Great partners and great opportunities are strong in northeast Michigan.