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Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council welcomes new members
Published on February 22, 2021
Twelve youth from across the state join the the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council. -
4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit offered virtually in 2021
Published on February 2, 2021
Reimagined event connects youth with peers to learn about issues and the power of youth voice. -
Extension Master Gardeners receive recognition for many hours of volunteering in Upper Peninsula communities
Published on January 22, 2021
Extension Master Gardeners contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours in 2020 amounting to nearly $29,000 to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula communities. -
Michigan 4-H and Learning to Give partner to support communities
Published on December 10, 2020
Michigan 4-H is providing philanthropy education virtually in partnership with Learning to Give organization to continue to support community needs. -
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas
Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown. -
Connect with Nature: Join us this fall for “Conservation Talk Tuesdays” webinar series
Published on October 8, 2020
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program presents six talks that explore Michigan’s beautiful natural resources while looking at the unique cultural perspectives and innovative partnerships needed for successful conservation and restoration. -
Virtual community service projects
Published on September 8, 2020
Give back to the community while keeping a safe distance. -
Michigan 4-H Enrollment
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn the steps to take after selecting a Michigan 4-H club. -
New statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth. -
2020 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced
Published on July 16, 2020
Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members. -
Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced through virtual recognition program
Published on July 16, 2020
4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development. -
Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives
Published on July 9, 2020
Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H. -
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. -
Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need
Published on April 21, 2020
Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities. -
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. -
Offering an online 4-H SPIN club
Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online? -
Experiential learning in online 4-H SPIN clubs
Published on March 30, 2020
How to ensure online experiences make connections to educational opportunities. -
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.