• Self-motivation is a skill

    Published on May 30, 2014
    Did you know self-motivation is a skill youth can develop through 4-H? It’s true! Discover skills and processing questions related to self-motivation.

  • Values as part of environmental education

    Published on May 29, 2014
    Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards.

  • Citizen scientists invited to learn how to protect endangered dragonfly in northeast Michigan

    Published on May 21, 2014
    A new citizen science effort led by Michigan Natural Features Inventory is looking for community involvement in protecting the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly and natural habitats at Negwegon and Thompson’s Harbor State Parks along northern Lake Huron.

  • Nurturing relationships is a skill

    Published on May 19, 2014
    You may not think nurturing relationships is a skill developed through 4-H, but it can be! Youth experience nurturing relationships when they form a connection with another individual(s) and all mutually benefit. Learn more about developing this skill.

  • Using community service to prepare for college

    Published on May 19, 2014
    Youth can use their experience gained from community service activities to prepare for college.

  • Volunteerism: a tool for career exploration and workforce preparation

    Published on May 15, 2014
    Through volunteerism, youth gain marketable work experience and skills while exploring careers and helping the community.

  • Mentoring myths

    Published on May 15, 2014
    There are thousands of youth waiting for a mentor and most adults recognize the importance of mentoring. Why is there such a gap between youth in need and available volunteers?

  • Six tips to rejuvenate committees

    Published on May 14, 2014
    Resources to aid 4-H clubs and volunteers working with committees.

  • Celebrate 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives

    Published on May 14, 2014
    Discover the resources made possible through the Smith-Lever Act and the Cooperative Extension Service.

  • Wise use of resources is a skill

    Published on May 13, 2014
    Have you ever heard of the phrase, “wise use of resources?” In 4-H it’s a life skill with many facets that can be developed. Youth who work on this skill practice using sound judgment, responsibility and how to set priorities.