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4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education

4-H Entomology 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Forestry Fun Camp 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp 4-H Junior Citizen Planner 4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening 4-H Renewable Energy Camp 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council Outdoor Adventure Challenge

4-H Careers & Entrepreneurship

4-H Communications 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Junior Citizen Planner 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Veterinary Science 4-H Youth Entrepreneurship 4-H Youth Money Management

4-H Animal Science

4-H Animal & Veterinary Science Camp 4-H Animal Evaluation 4-H Beef Production & Management 4-H Cloverbuds, Ages 5-7 4-H Companion Animals 4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Goat Production & Management 4-H Horses & Ponies 4-H Poultry Production & Management 4-H Proud Equestrians Program 4-H Rabbits & Cavies 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Science Blast in the Class 4-H Sheep Production & Management 4-H Swine Production & Management 4-H Veterinary Science Youth Business Guide to Success

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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.
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!
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.
MSU Tollgate Farm Follow the Nutrient Trail: Chickens and the Nutrient Cycle

Published on August 12, 2020

Visit MSU Tollgate Farm and explore the nutrient cycle on the farm and the role that our chickens play.
Antique Tractors

Published on November 24, 2020

The St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association has volunteered antique tractors and drivers to pull 3rd grade classes on an old-fashioned hay wagon ride as part of the Ag-Citing Experience at the St. Joseph County (Michigan) Grange Fair each year. Since the fair was cancelled in 2020, we wanted to give everyone a chance to see these antique tractors and other farm equipment in action.
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!
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.
MSU Tollgate Farm Follow the Nutrient Trail: What's Inside an Egg?

Published on August 23, 2020

What's inside an egg? Follow MSU Tollgate Farm as we explore the parts inside an egg.
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!
Butterflies in the Garden Virtual Tour

A virtual tour of the Indoor 4-H Children's Garden and Butterflies in the Garden.
4-H Children's Garden Virtual Tour

A June walk through the 4-H Children's Garden with Dr. Norm.
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.
Craft Around the World Series South America: Chile & Argentina Rain Sticks

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making rain sticks.
Craft Around the World Series Australia/Oceania: Aboriginal Dot Painting

Published on May 27, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making Aboriginal Dot paintings.
BeLEAF It or Not! 7: The Carbon Cycle and the Forest!

Published on June 26, 2019
Forests play a big role in Earth’s carbon cycle. Most of life consists of carbon-based molecules. Understanding the role of trees and forests contributes to a better understanding of climate change.
Crafts Around the World Series Europe: Polish Wycinanki Traditional Cut-Paper

Published on May 21, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice traditional cut-paper.
BeLEAF It or Not! 4: Logging Products

Published on June 24, 2019
The thousands of different renewable forest products all begin with standing trees in the forest. Loggers manufacture a set of raw products from those standing trees, which they purchase from forest owners.
BeLEAF It or Not! 8: Crowns, Trunks and Roots

Published on June 26, 2019
Much of what makes a tree is the basic structure and form. The crown (leaves) does the photosynthesis. The trunk provides advantageous height to the crown and transports food and fluids. The roots provide stability and absorb water and nutrients.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science Activities for Young Minds

Published on November 22, 2016
Learn ideas for facilitating science with young children so they gain important life skills and experience the excitement of science exploration.
BeLeaf It or Not! 6: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!

Published on June 26, 2019
Trees employ both photosynthesis AND respiration, although some people associate respiration only with animals. Photosynthesis is a chemical process that stores energy (as glucose) and captures carbon & oxygen for tissue construction.