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Teaching young children to care about the environment
Published on November 7, 2012
Teach children how to recycle and conserve energy by incorporating small practices into daily habits. -
Winter hoof care for horses
Published on October 31, 2012
Proper horse care during the winter season is essential. -
What’s up (or not) with Great Lakes water levels?
Published on October 29, 2012
Some of the Great Lakes are expected to reach all-time low water levels this winter. Why do Great Lakes water levels change? We look at short-term lake level changes in the first of a two part series. -
Lake Michigan - the M in HOMES
Published on October 29, 2012
The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the M in HOMES—Lake Michigan. -
Dog training: How to structure a beginners’ obedience class
Published on October 25, 2012
Be successful when training 4-H youth to work with their dogs by following this eight-week course outline. -
Dog training: Equip yourself for success
Published on October 25, 2012
Learn more about the basic equipment that’s needed in order to be a successful 4-H dog trainer or handler. -
Equine winter hair coats 101
Published on October 25, 2012
Most Michigan horses will grow a sufficient winter coat. -
Blanketing horses requires additional management
Published on October 25, 2012
If blankets are used, horses must be checked regularly. -
Dog training: Sample rules leaders can use during training classes
Published on October 25, 2012
Explore suggestions for rules to use with handlers in 4-H basic dog training classes. -
Habitat in the backyard – Part 4: “Tree-ting” wildlife!
Published on October 25, 2012
Teach young children how to encourage and observe wildlife in your home, school or daycare center by planting trees.