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4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education
Michigan 4-H environmental and outdoor education teaches youth about science and ecology, interrelationships and impacts, health, and positive outdoor experiences. As a result, youth learn to appreciate and respect the connection between people and nature.
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Wild Spartans: Raptor Conservation with Libby Mojica
Published on January 12, 2021
In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, we take to the skies to talk to an ornithologist about the raptors that inspire us! Learn about researching, protecting, and conserving raptors that soar our skies. Meet EDM wildlife biologist, Libby Mojica, learn about her field work, and the education and career path she followed to get there as she discusses “Raptor Conservation and Management: Working with Birds of Prey in Cities and Wildlands.”
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Starting a Leaf Collection
Start a leaf collection! Join Michigan State University Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Seth Martin to learn how to select and preserve leaves to start a leaf collection.
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4-H Ocean Explorers: Seahorses - Spiny Superdads
Published on July 2, 2020
Join as we learn about seahorses! A 4-H volunteer who works as a marine science educator at a major U.S. aquarium will teach us all about seahorses in this engaging lesson, including where they live, what they eat, why they're superdads, and whether they are a fish, a horse, or something else entirely!
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Wild Spartans: Protecting Michigan's Bats with John DePue
Published on October 26, 2020
In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, meet Michigan DNR biologist, John DePue, learn about his field work, and his education and career path as he shares his work "Protecting Michigan's Bats."
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Wild Spartans: Science in Zookeeping & Conservation with Caitlin Mack
Published on November 10, 2020
In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, we head to the sub-Sahara to learn about African painted (wild) dogs. Meet MSU graduate researcher, Caitlin Mack, learn about her work on the social behavior and conservation of these rare carnivores, and the education and career path she followed as she discusses “Science in Zookeeping and Conservation.”
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4-H Ocean Explorers: Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle
Published on April 30, 2020
Discover more about sea turtles, their life cycles, habitat and needs. Presenter is a 4-H volunteer who works at a major US aquarium as a marine science educator.
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Wild Spartans: Invasive Species with Taylor Haas
Published on December 8, 2020
In this 4-H Wild Spartans episode, we go upstream to learn about sea lamprey, an oceanic species invading the Great Lakes. Meet MSU graduate researcher, Taylor Haas, learn about his field work, and the education and career path he followed to get there in his presentation, “Invasive Species and I: A Scientist’s Tale of Working with Wildlife from Elsewhere”.
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Ready, Aim... Targeting Life Skills Through 4-H Shooting Sports
Published on November 5, 2020
4-H Shooting Sports is one of the largest project areas in Michigan and nationwide. Learn how program priorities provide for a safe and meaningful member experience. This 2-minute video provides an overview of the shooting sports project area, helpful as a starting point for volunteers, staff, and stakeholders new to this 4-H project area.
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4-H Ocean Explorers: Orcas - Pandas of the Sea
Published on July 2, 2020
Join us as we learn about orcas! In this engaging presentation, a 4-H volunteer who works as a marine science educator at a major U.S. aquarium will teach us about orca habitats, food, families and communities!
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4-H Children's Garden Online Butterfly School
Published on March 20, 2020
Make a virtual visit to our 2020 "Butterfly School" at the 4-H Children's Gardens at MSU. In addition to the video, this series of activities will help youth learn about butterflies and earn a Butterfly Friend certificate.
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4-H Ocean Explorers: What's in a Tide Pool?
Published on May 7, 2020
Join us as we learn about the diversity of life found in tide pools! In this engaging presentation, a marine science educator will discuss tide pool communities!
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Butterflies in the Garden Virtual Tour
A virtual tour of the Indoor 4-H Children's Garden and Butterflies in the Garden.
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4-H Children's Garden Virtual Tour
A June walk through the 4-H Children's Garden with Dr. Norm.
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4-H Ocean Explorers: Narwhals - Unicorns of the Ocean
Published on May 14, 2020
Discover the life cycle, habitat, and myths surrounding Narwhals. Presenter is a 4-H volunteer who works as a marine science educator at a major U.S. aquarium.
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Jun 15
Everything Shooting Sports: a 4-H SPIN Club
June 15, 2021 – July 20, 2021
Teen leaders - learn more about becoming an ambassador for your shooting sports club!
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Jul 14
4-H Cloverbud Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
July 14, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM DeVries Nature Conservancy 2635 N. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867
The Outdoor Adventure camp will be a fun filled day of everything outdoors! From nature walks to crafts and bug hunting to meeting animals! Open to ages 5-8 as of Jan. 1, 2021
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Dec 15
CANCELED: 2021 MSU Tollgate Farm Stewards Sustainability Leadership Institute
December 15, 2020 – August 21, 2021
MSU Tollgate SSLI is open to youth 15-19 interested in learning about sustainability through career/workforce preparation, a mentorship model, and capstone projects.
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Apr 6
4-H Sparty Spring Camp 2020
April 6, 2020 – April 10, 2020 Max Thompson Family Resource Center 11370 Hupp Avenue Warren, MI 48089
Come enjoy a fun filled 4-H day camp to learn some new and exciting that can be applied to an upcoming 4-H project!
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Jun 14
4-H Moth Busters Project
June 14, 2021 – August 15, 2021
4-H Moth Busters are hands-on citizen scientists learning about gypsy moth and using what they learn to help suppress gypsy moth in Michigan.
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Jul 10
MSU Tollgate Farm HomeGrown Gardening Series 2021 - July 10
July 10, 2021 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom
A virtual series designed for families and individuals to explore the joys of home vegetable gardening.