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One way Michigan 4-H builds understanding and creates global connections

Published on August 15, 2011
In 2011, more than 6,000 Michigan children participated in a cross-cultural exchange through the Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange with Binzhou in Shandong Province, China. The participants came from 43 schools and after-school groups in 18 counties.
4-H’ers learn firsthand about remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs)

Published on August 5, 2011
Prior to Exploration Days, 42 Delta and Schoolcraft County 4-H members collaborated to build and test remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum in Muskegon.
Bay County 4-H teams up with juvenile home residents to fight local hunger

Published on July 22, 2011
Between May and July, the Bay County 4-H Youth Program and the Bay County Juvenile Home teamed up to help fight hunger in their county.
Kent County 4-H'ers discover veterinary science

Published on July 21, 2011
Read about how a Grand Rapids veterinary hospital and a 4-H club collaborated to host an impressive, educational, hands-on open house.
Michigan 4-H helps improve youth literacy through thousands of free books

Published on July 13, 2011
During the week of August 8, at least 350,000 books for youth ages 0-18 will be distributed to 4-H programs and other youth organizations across Michigan-for free.
Barry County 4-H club makes an impact and learns a lot in the process

Published on July 13, 2011
One Barry County 4-H club made a big difference and learned a lot in the process, while volunteering for Rays of Hope for Haiti.
Michigan 4-H receives Toyota 4-H2O grant for 4th year to provide water education opportunities

Published on July 13, 2011
Michigan 4-H received a $65,000 grant to help fund 4-H2O projects and support the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day.
Hero Packs: A way communities can honor and support military youth

Published on June 30, 2011
Military Kids is a 4-H program that supports Michigan military children and youth who are about to be affected by a loved one's deployment. Hero Packs are one of the ways communities can show support for military youth with deployed loved ones.
Barry County Extension 4-H attracts and educates 577 youth in one day

Published on June 30, 2011
The 6th Annual Ag Awareness Day took place May 12, 2011 at the Barry County Expo Center. Participating in the event were 577 third-grade students from area schools, 115 teachers and chaperones, and 100 presenters and helpers.
Kids have a blast at Science Blast

Published on May 31, 2011
Dozens of children descended on the 4-H Children's Garden as part of Michigan State University Extension's 4-H Science Blast on May 20.