Environmental & Outdoor Education

  • 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

  • 4-H Science Blast Activities

    Published on December 1, 2015
    The ready-to-use lesson plans are designed to help leaders teach youth participants important science concepts and include complete instructions for two experiments.

  • 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. 

  • 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!

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MSU Extension staff deliver educational content in a variety of ways: through live virtual events, informational articles and publications, downloadable activities and lessons, pre-recorded videos, online courses and so much more. Staff also have access to resources created by partner organizations and other Extension services.

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