• Natural plant based lip balm: DIY!

    Published on February 13, 2015
    Making your own plant based lotions, lip balms and body scrubs can be good for you, your pocket book and the environment.

  • 4-H Capitol Experience: Engaging youth in democracy now, so they stay engaged in the future

    Published on February 12, 2015
    4-H Capitol Experience allows youth to interact with state Senators and Representatives, learning from relevant community stakeholder groups and lobbyists and other activities designed as a way to see state government in action.

  • Eleven things to do 15 minutes before an interview

    Published on February 11, 2015
    Have you been preparing for an upcoming interview and the time has finally come? Here’s what you can do with the final 15 minutes before the interview starts.

  • Heart-healthy tips for families during Heart-Healthy Month

    Published on February 11, 2015
    In preparation for Valentine’s Day, hearts can be seen everywhere this month. But it isn’t the sweet candies or the heart-shaped cupcakes that make our heart healthy – explore how you can keep your kids and family heart-healthy this February.

  • Debriefing Part 4: What’s that all about?

    Published on February 11, 2015
    Have you ever heard someone say “Let’s debrief” or “We’ll finish today by debriefing” but ever really understood what that mean? To end this series on debriefing, we’ll be looking at some potential questions to aide facilitators in the process.

  • So I am graduating high school, what now? Part 2

    Published on February 11, 2015
    Factors for young people to consider when choosing a career: postsecondary education options and benefits.

  • 4-H Volunteer Profile: Brooke Lamb

    Published on February 10, 2015
    In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H.

  • Debriefing Part 3: What’s that all about?

    Published on February 9, 2015
    Have you ever heard someone say “Let’s debrief” or “We’ll finish today by debriefing” but ever really understood what that meant? This article will specifically address debriefing with youth and provides some resources and age-appropriate tips.

  • Michigan 4-H’er receives national honors for photographs

    Published on February 6, 2015
    Paw Paw resident Megan Miller won two honors for her photographs submitted for the 2014 4-H photo and video contest offered by eXtension, America's online learning network.

  • Debriefing Part 2: What’s that all about?

    Published on February 6, 2015
    Have you ever heard someone say “Let’s debrief” or “We’ll finish today by debriefing” but ever really understood what that meant? In this article we’re going to explore some rules for debriefing and a few basic tips for success.