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Planning and growing a garden teaches youth valuable life skills
Published on December 30, 2015
Youth gain an understanding of where food comes from and its value by gardening and learning the gardening planning process. -
Leslie teen donates his pig to local Marine’s Ingham County 4-H Memorial Fund
Published on December 21, 2015
Ingham County 4-H member Steven Harkness recently helped to save the Troy D. Nealey Memorial Fund by selling his show pig and donating the proceeds towards the scholarship. -
Winter camping – Part 2: Equipment
Published on December 17, 2015
Learn about proper equipment for winter camping that makes this activity safe and fun. -
Preparing for a career in climatology
Published on December 17, 2015
An introduction and overview of preparing for a career in climatology. -
Winter camping – Part 1: Clothing
Published on December 17, 2015
The important aspects of clothing for winter camping and how to make this winter activity safe and fun. -
Fresh treats for the birds during winter
Published on December 11, 2015
Get kids involved in making bird treats for the cold winter days. -
Environmental games and activities: Predator-prey relationships
Published on December 7, 2015
Teaching youth about predator/prey relationships is a fun, active lesson that helps youth see the importance of ecological concepts. -
Teaching youth to be still
Published on December 7, 2015
Youth can learn much about the outdoors and their surroundings by practicing being still. Read about the benefits and some practical ideas for teaching youth to be still. -
Engaging youth in bird feeding
Published on November 30, 2015
Feeding birds is a great activity for youth that is engaging and educational. Find out some ideas to make it useful and fun. -
Rejuvenating old fruit trees
Published on November 13, 2015
Winter is the perfect time to start shaping up overgrown and neglected trees for a productive harvest next season.