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Youth Conservation Council uses grant to protect wildlife
Published on September 18, 2013
In its second year, the Alger County 4-H Youth Conservation Council received a $1,000 grant from Dow Chemical Company through the Michigan 4-H Foundation to build and place artificial platforms for loons. -
What is CWF and why should you care?
Published on September 17, 2013
This weeklong national 4-H experience, located just outside Washington, D.C., allows youth to explore the area's museums and monuments, while also exploring what citizenship and leadership really mean. -
4-H’ers across the state show their support for breast cancer research and awareness
Published on September 16, 2013
4-H clubs in Michigan are doing their part to raise awareness, support and funds to help those affected by cancer. -
Work ethic: 100 years and growing
Published on September 16, 2013
One hundred-year old 4-H projects are still preparing children and youth for the future. -
Incorporating youths voice in 4-H advisory groups
Published on September 4, 2013
Three frameworks for 4-H advisory groups in order to incorporate youths voice in decision making. -
Youth developing life skills through the arts - Part 1
Published on August 22, 2013
Youth can develop important life skills through their participation in 4-H expressive arts projects. -
Attending camp as a counselor builds life skills
Published on August 13, 2013
Youth have the chance to build many life skills as a camp counselor in a variety of ways. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: giving
Published on August 9, 2013
4-H clubs provide an important learning experience for youth to build and practice life skills. Learn how 4-H club leaders can help youth gain skills in the “giving” life skills category. -
Invite more youth into the boardroom
Published on August 5, 2013
An important and large component of society is often absent from community boards and committees – youth! -
Three members of 4-H Tech Wizards Mentoring Program attend 2013 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus
Published on July 29, 2013
In mid-July, three Macomb County youth from a mentoring match in the Detroit Arsenal 4-H Tech Wizards Mentoring Program attended the 2013 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus conference.