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Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education

Published on November 30, 2020
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school.
Listening to the Latinx voice to address disparities during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Published on November 4, 2020
To learn about the needs of the state’s youth during these challenging times, MSU Extension hosted listening sessions. Two of the sessions were conducted in Spanish, in an effort to hear directly from Latinx parents about their educational needs.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Lapeer County’s Michelle Hedgcock

Published on August 25, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
Roadmap to a Virtual Program provides framework when planning virtual education

Published on August 7, 2020
Asking questions during the planning process and being intentional in the outcome can lead to virtual program success.
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.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Bay County’s Rachel Sprunger

Published on May 28, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.
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 rolls out virtual showcase and auctions

Published on May 27, 2020
Michigan State University Extension rolls out Virtual Learning Showcase and Auctions, an online experience that allows 4-H members to show off their summer project work, including an opportunity to exhibit and market livestock.
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Branch County’s Laura Johns

Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan 4-H volunteers are finding creative ways to continue connecting with Michigan 4-H’ers during social distancing. Read about one these Michigan 4-H volunteers and what she is doing.