College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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. 

MSU Tollgate Farm Pollinator Project Video Series: What is a Pollinator? Part 1

Published on May 20, 2020

In this segment we ask the driving questions, 'What is a pollinator, and why are they important to us?', meet the bees, and begin an investigation of how we can help our pollinator friends.

MSU Tollgate Farm The Secret Life of Trees: Meet a Tree

What is a tree? What makes trees alike and different? Join us on the farm for a scavenger hunt to meet a tree!

4-H Children's Garden Virtual Tour

A June walk through the 4-H Children's Garden with Dr. Norm.

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 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.

Making and Using a Worm Compost Bin

Pre-K students and Michigan 4-H Cloverbuds can learn about composting with worms through a story. Take a look at a worm bin that you can make at home!

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.

Crafts Around the World Series Asia: Japanese Origami 4-H Clover

Published on May 21, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice Japanese origami paper folding.

Crafts Around the World Series Arctic Region of North America: Soap Carving

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice soap carving skills.

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.

Making a Paper Bag Journal - Nature Journaling

Published on April 15, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for youth to make their own personal paper bag journal

Crafts Around the World Series North America: Mexico Huichol Picture Yarn Art

Published on May 27, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making yarn art.

Crafts Around the World Series Africa: Paper Beads

Published on May 11, 2021
This activity provides youth the opportunity to learn about cultural activities as well as practice making paper beads.

Heads In, Hearts In: Full Science Activity Book

Published on October 18, 2018
The Heads In, Hearts In family enrichment program encourages families to use their minds as a tool to expand their knowledge around a variety of topic areas. This packet contains all 33 science activities.

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.

84 easy science lessons you can do at home

Published on March 16, 2020
Are you a teacher or parent trying to find some lessons that could be done at home? Try one of these 84 science activities using supplies you probably already have around the house.