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Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them. -
Michigan 4-H partners with MSU’s Women’s Leadership Institute to energize women leaders
Published on October 23, 2019
To learn more about female leadership, 21 youth gathered together on September 24 to attend the Michigan State University Women’s Leadership Institute, which included a special component just for youth leaders. -
Science ideas for young children: Finding a flood
Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by looking for signs of flooding. -
Science ideas for young children: Eating wild foods
Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by eating wild foods. There is a bounty of things you can eat in your backyard or a local park. -
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development
Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities. -
Halloween is celebrated around the world
Published on October 22, 2019
Halloween is celebrated in the United States by many and has a global connection. Let’s explore this tradition and the similarities and differences of this festive event around the world. -
Are youth ready for a financial emergency?
Published on October 22, 2019
Help youth start saving now in preparing for an emergency they may encounter. -
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are considered participants rather than recipients in the learning process
Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the fourth 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities by making youth active participants in their learning.