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- Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary September 19, 20244-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.
- MSU Extension receives 4-H Health Rocks! grant to deliver substance use prevention education to youth September 4, 2024A $450,000 grant from National 4-H Council will allow MSU Extension to bring substance use prevention education to 15,000 Michigan youth through the 4-H Health Rocks! program.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation Partnership Spotlight: Michigan Division of the WNF&GA August 26, 2024The Michigan Division of the Women's National Farm and Garden Association has been a strong supporter and partner of 4-H for nearly 70 years, making them the longest consecutive donor to the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
- Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration August 22, 2024Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.
- Michigan 4-H license plate legislation signed into law by Governor Whitmer August 16, 2024Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined with Michigan 4-H youth and volunteers in Van Buren Charter Township on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to ceremoniously sign into law legislation that creates a Michigan 4-H fundraising license plate.
- Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate legislation headed for governor’s desk June 28, 2024Legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate was passed by the Michigan legislature this week with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation is now headed to the governor’s desk for approval.
- Proposed Michigan 4-H license plate to benefit 4-H youth advances in Michigan Senate June 5, 2024On June 4, legislation that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth through a new fundraising license plate advanced in the Michigan Senate.
- Indoor Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden rebuilding after loss June 1, 2024The Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden opened May 2, 2003, to provide year-round educational access to science-based learning and exploration of plants for children.
- New scholarship fund honors Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer May 22, 2024The Carl Lesser 4-H Ag Scholarship Fund will provide post-secondary scholarships to Michigan 4-H members pursuing agricultural-related degrees.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation offers local 4-H programs mini-grants up to $1,000 April 1, 2024Grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2024-2025 program year.
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Through 4-H, I have become the person I am today. Not only has it made me who I am, but has given me lifelong friendships and leaders to look up to. 4-H and everyone I have met through 4-H has fostered my passion for animals and led me to the path I am considering for my future.
— Bridget Paidl, Menominee County
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