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  • 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.

  • How are those goals and resolutions coming along?

    Published on February 5, 2015
    It’s not too late to turn those New Year’s resolutions into reality and try something new.

  • Debriefing Part 1: What’s that all about?

    Published on February 5, 2015
    Have you ever heard someone say, “Let’s debrief” or “We’ll finish today by debriefing” but never really understood what that meant? In this first article about debriefing, we’ll discuss the origin, definition and techniques for effective debriefing.

  • Resolve to volunteer

    Published on February 5, 2015
    Volunteer to make a difference and be a role model in your community.

  • Why do we do this anyway?

    Published on February 3, 2015
    Strategies for aligning the functions of a 4-H advisory group with their purpose.

  • Environmental education workshops for youth leaders and teachers

    Published on February 3, 2015
    Explore how to infuse environmental education in your lessons and activities with youth with “Show on the Road” workshops

  • January is National Mentoring Month—Get involved!

    Published on January 22, 2015
    January is National Mentoring Month -- a reminder to recognize all of the individuals, programs and institutes that promote and support the benevolent act of mentoring.

  • Supporting young people’s self-investment

    Published on January 19, 2015
    4-H youth development programs help young people blaze their own trail to employability.