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Mud can be more than just dirty
Published on April 3, 2014
Spring in Michigan can mean lots of mud. It gets on your shoes and in your house, but how does it work? -
Growing up Green documentary explores Great Lakes place-based education
Published on March 31, 2014
Michigan youth and Great Lakes stewardship are at the center of new place-based education documentary airing on PBS stations throughout April. -
Elementary watershed project influences adults to become 4-H volunteers
Published on March 26, 2014
Students at Au Gres-Sims Elementary School in Au Gres, Mich., have studied 320 to 500 feet of rivers, creeks and streams this school year while participating in a river project. -
Creating environmental awareness
Published on March 26, 2014
Take a closer look at the first goal of Environmental Education and what can be done to create a greater sensitivity toward the environment. -
Integrated Intellectuals 4-H club at Detroit International Academy gives back
Published on March 25, 2014
A group of young women from The Detroit International Academy for Young Women, home to a 4-H club The Integrated Intellectuals, used their passion for community service to help students gain access to the Detroit College Promise scholarship. -
Understanding Environmental Education
Published on March 5, 2014
Environmental Education is a term that gets used in a variety of ways but often is misunderstood. What is it and why is it important? -
Companion planting tips for families
Published on February 27, 2014
With spring just around the corner, these helpful tips will help youth and their families make the most of their garden space and maximize their fresh summer produce! -
Schools and community partners gather in northeast Michigan to explore STEM
Published on February 25, 2014
Educators and community partners from across northeast Michigan convened to explore STEM learning opportunities through place-based watershed science explorations at the 2014 Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Regional Meeting. -
From the vault Part 1: Wildlife Conservation for 4-H Clubs
Published on February 24, 2014
MSU Extension has been publishing bulletins to educate the people of Michigan for decades. Join in as we take a look back at 4-H Club Bulletin 49 from 1954 called “Wildlife Conservation for 4-H Clubs.” -
From the vault Part 2: Great Lakes 4-H fact sheets
Published on February 24, 2014
MSU Extension has been publishing bulletins to educate the people of Michigan for decades. Join in as we take a look back at 4-H club information from 1986 entitled “Great Lakes 4-H Fact Sheets.”