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Thanks and giving
On the eve of our annual feast, I am reminded of the close connection between this holiday and 4-H. One of the capstone events available through 4-H is the National 4-H Congress, and it begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Kent County 4-H’er joins the Revolution of Responsibility
In a recent Spotlight article, I talked about the 4-H Revolution of Responsibility, National 4‑H Council’s movement for positive change, challenging kids to make a difference and take responsibility for community problems and issues. Nate Seese, a 4-H’er from Byron … Continue reading
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4-H GLNR campers contribute to science through coastal inventory of threatened plant
At 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp, teens learn about Michigan’s natural resources through amazing hands-on experiences. This year, that included inventorying and mapping federally and state-threatened Pitcher’s thistle plant in three coastal Lake Huron areas within Presque Isle … Continue reading
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Extension specialist helps answer child labor law questions
Proposed rule changes by the U. S. Department of Labor to the federal child labor laws are meant to bring the safety rules applying to young farm workers to the same safety standards as those for nonagricultural workers. The changes … Continue reading
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New 4-H rabbit member guide now available
I love it when we can engage our Michigan State University Extension volunteers in not only delivering programs but also providing input into program development. They not only take ownership for the outcomes, but they also learn what goes into … Continue reading
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Revolution of Responsibility calls 4-H’ers to lead the way for positive change
So often, people look to others to take responsibility for the world’s problems. It’s easier to go about our business and let somebody else step in. But National 4-H Council is working against this attitude of non-involvement and lack of … Continue reading
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MSUE Kent County Junior Master Gardener Program gets kids active, educated and outdoors
In an age when childhood obesity is a real concern and when children are pulled indoors by the attraction of video and computer games, gardening can be a welcome solution. Gardening can not only get kids active and outdoors, it … Continue reading
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Partnership with Michigan DNR and MSU Extension connects urban youth to state parks, outdoor recreation
A program created by a collaborative effort between Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources gets kids outside in the great outdoors and actively developing skills in fishing, archery, orienteering, camping and just exploring nature. The … Continue reading
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Life of Lake Superior Youth Program continues to educate with “workshops on the move”
Eleven years ago, Michigan State University Extension developed the format for the Life of Lake Superior Youth Program. And eleven years later, it continues to maintain enhanced new programming each year. The Life of Lake Superior Youth Program brings children, … Continue reading
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