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4-H Family Fun Discovery Weekend
Published on November 12, 2013
The Kettunen Center hosted 4-H Family Fun Discovery Weekend Oct. 5-6 for families interested in seeing what 4-H has to offer. -
What is in a name?
Published on November 7, 2013
Some plant names have interesting histories. -
4-H sea monkeys empowered to be part of the solution
Published on November 6, 2013
Youth problem solving, critical thinking and decision making inspired by local fruit. -
Science ideas for young children: Part 13 – Falling leaves
Published on November 1, 2013
Teach young children about science by enjoying fall leaves. -
Two new Michigan Sea Grant educational tools focus on our Great Lakes
Published on October 28, 2013
Teaching Great Lakes Science and Great Lakes FieldScope are two new online tools to learn more about our Great Lakes at home or in the classroom. -
Alpena students apply chemistry to study of plastic pollution in northern Lake Huron
Published on October 28, 2013
Alpena High students test their chemistry skills in researching plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, while gathering data, raising awareness, and exploring possible solutions toward this issue of pollution. -
4-H pig raises more than $6,000 for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Published on October 15, 2013
When Mattea Antrup spent 20 weeks "hanging out" because of an accident that left her in a hip cast, she became familiar with the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. It turned out that her hip wasn't the only thing the 4-H'er was going to make better. -
Detroit youth assist the homeless in their community
Published on October 14, 2013
Each summer, thousands of youth from across the country visit Washington, D.C., to participate in the distinguished 4-H citizenship and leadership experience, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF). -
Oscoda youth Adopt-a-Beach to improve their Lake Huron coastline and community
Published on October 14, 2013
Oscoda Middle School students take their studies to the shores of Lake Huron, adopting a local beach to enhance Great Lakes habitats and their local community. -
Educators explore Great Lakes fisheries science during Lake Huron adventure (Part 3 of 3)
Published on October 9, 2013
Lake Huron educators study lake sturgeon, gaining a Great Lakes fisheries science experience and opportunity to promote inquiry, science, and stewardship learning with their students.