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- Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2026 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration September 2, 2026Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Saturday, October 3, in Lansing, Mich.
- Deb Schmucker elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees August 27, 2026Deb Schmucker, Osseo, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.
- Glassen Foundation launches $50,000 matching challenge to strengthen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports August 13, 2026Glassen’s matching gift opportunity will double the impact of donations made to the Hal and Jean Glassen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment.
- Wilkes 4-H Scholarship Fund created to support Michigan 4-H scholars July 13, 2026The Michigan 4-H Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Wilkes 4-H Scholarship Fund, created through a generous gift from Paul Wilkes, a proud Michigan 4-H alumnus.
- Michigan 4-H announces 2026 4-H State Award winners July 9, 2026Michigan 4-H members were honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development during the 2026 4-H Exploration Days.
- 4-H members receive 2026 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards July 9, 2026Twenty-two 4-H members from 16 counties receive recognition in the 2026 Mark of Excellence Awards.
- Meet Josephine: Osceola County 4-H June 10, 2026Osceola County 4-H’er Josephine gives a personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H.
- Connected by the clover: The launch of Michigan 4-H Alumni and Friends June 2, 2026Michigan 4 H Alumni and Friends is your invitation to reconnect, give back and support today’s youth across the state.
- 4-H Stories in the Garden returns for 29th season May 12, 2026This summer, families are invited to enjoy the magic of reading, nature and teen leadership as 4-H Stories in the Garden celebrates its 29th year at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
- New scholarship funds expand educational opportunities for Michigan 4-H’ers May 12, 2026The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of six new scholarship funds that will support 4-H youth across Michigan in pursuing postsecondary education.
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— Bridget Paidl, Menominee County
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