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New scholarship funds expand educational opportunities for Michigan 4-H’ers

Published on May 12, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of six new scholarship funds that will support 4-H youth across Michigan in pursuing postsecondary education.
4-H Stories in the Garden returns for 29th season

Published on May 12, 2026
This summer, families are invited to enjoy the magic of reading, nature and teen leadership as 4-H Stories in the Garden celebrates its 29th year at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
New memorial scholarships honor 4-H leaders and support Michigan youth

Published on May 6, 2026
Three new Michigan 4-H Foundation memorial scholarships will support 4-H youth pursuing postsecondary education: the John Aylsworth 4-H Scholarship, Marie Wagester Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund and the Melinda Klockziem Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Every spark needs a champion

Published on May 6, 2026
How caring adults help youth discover their sparks.
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to youth-adult partnerships

Published on May 6, 2026
Setting healthy boundaries in youth-adult partnerships begins with an understanding of how they work.
Exploring bias

Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us.
Tom Nugent elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on May 6, 2026
Tom Nugent, Clarksville, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees in March 2026.
Grants for 4-H clubs: What you need to know

Published on April 27, 2026
When 4-H clubs need funding, grants are one option. Who is eligible to apply and how should the process begin?
One year of driving the clover forward: Michigan 4-H license plate celebrates first anniversary

Published on April 27, 2026
Last April, the Michigan 4-H community celebrated a milestone decades in the making: the launch of the Michigan 4-H license plate. One year later, Michigan 4-H continues to celebrate the plate’s existence and the potential it holds for the program.
Help youth build the Five Cs: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion

Published on April 27, 2026
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five Cs.