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Conflict: Help youth effectively work through it
Published on August 30, 2012
Most adults have learned to work though conflict, however, that may not be the case for youth who are still in developmental stages of learning about themselves and their environment. Learn how adults can help them develop this critical skill. -
Work in partnership with youth to address bullying
Published on August 29, 2012
As schools and communities gear up to address issues of bullying, adults are encouraged to involve youth as partners in these efforts. Don’t let adultism create barriers to your anti-bullying efforts! -
Impact = Cloverbuds, mentors and horses
Published on August 21, 2012
Read this story about yet another Michigan 4-H'er who has made an extraordinary difference in her community by starting a unique 4-H group, the Tuscola Teen Mentors 4-H Club. -
Michigan 4-H youth learn about leadership and citizenship during Citizenship Washington Focus
Published on August 20, 2012
Forty-three Michigan 4-H youth traveled to Washington, D.C. area from June 26 to July 2 to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus program. -
Michigan 4-H youth better their community through the arts
Published on August 20, 2012
Participants in the Calhoun County 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Summer Day Camp discover natural talents and abilities, nurture younger youth and better their community through an annual five-week camp. -
Youth feel the honor of competing in 2012 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
Published on August 20, 2012
At the annual 4-H State Horse Show, approximately 520 competitors from 48 Michigan counties were chosen to compete and given the honor of representing their county. -
4-H GLNR campers investigate impacts of aquatic invasive species on biodiversity of native fish
Published on August 16, 2012
Upon discovering, documenting invasive round gobies in Presque Isle County’s Lake Esau, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources campers investigated the impacts of non-native aquatic invaders in this local lake. -
Fairs are a great way to learn about leadership
Published on August 16, 2012
Michigan 4-H youth develop leadership skills through participation in county fairs. -
Teens gain positive qualities and memories after traveling to Poland
Published on August 15, 2012
Four Michigan teens gain positive results, life-long memories and more after participating in the 2012 Michigan 4-H Polish Outbound Summer International Exchange. -
Lenawee 4-H’ers raise money for community investment
Published on August 14, 2012
In Lenawee County, it was not only police who were at risk of harm but community members and animals also because of the lack of catch poles in police vehicles.