Michigan State University Extension - Macomb County

There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? Learn about how to register and how to select your candidates during MSU Extension’s September 16th Adulting 101 session from 5-6 pm. Sign up here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/onevote

Wondering what to do with your extra berries? Enjoy the taste of summer and turn them into jams or jelly. Learn how in MSU Extension's next Adulting 101 class on Monday, August 12 from 4 to 5 pm. It's virtual and it's FREE. Sign up here to receive the link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Adulting2024/

Join every month for a new session on zoom. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently! Sign up here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Adulting2024/ Did you miss a session? Check out past classes here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/adulting101/index and click on videos.

Do you. . .

Like the outdoors, native plants, and wildlife?
Have a passion for habitat restoration?
Enjoy sharing what you learn with others?

Become a Conservation Steward. Conservation Stewards help protect and restore our state’s diverse ecosystems and natural communities. This program will help adults gain the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to land and water stewardship as well as educational efforts in their local area.

Plus, this fall, the program is being offered in Macomb County. Learn more about the program, and register here https://bit.ly/4dnoPin

Registration closes on August 18, 2024.

Join the Show Your Money Smarts Contest to master the art of safeguarding your finances. Engage in a 30-question online challenge in April and compete with your peers aged 13-19 across Michigan for exciting prizes. Five top performers will win a $50 gift card in a prize draw. Prepare for the contest and gain healthy banking practices early on and discover the right financial institution for your needs with these resources: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tag/banking! Register by April 29, 2024, at https://events.anr.msu.edu/MoneySmarts24/ and complete the contest by April 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Join the Thompson 4-H Garden Club! The club will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Max Thompson Family Resource Center, 11370 Hupp Avenue, Warren. Participants ages 5-19 will gain hands-on gardening experience and enjoy fun activities including arts, crafts and possibly even cooking.
Current 4-H members, add SPIN Club Thompson 4-H Garden Club to your 4-H Online record. New 4-H members, register here: https://tinyurl.com/4xesfbah.

Spring Native Plant Sales - check them out!!

Culture and conservation thrive as Great Lakes tribes bring back native wild rice In the late summer of 2023, thick stands of wild rice stood tall and shimmered gold in some of Lac du Flambeau’s lakes. The plant has been virtually absent in these lakes for decades, so for Joe Graveen, the sight of grain-filled stalks was a thing of joy, he says. As the wild rice program […]

Join us on MSU's campus on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, for an educational event for any 4-H youth ages 12-19 as of January 1st, 2024, or 4-H volunteers who are interested in dairy science! This day program will cover multiple topics about dairy health. Participants will select two of the three sessions. Lunch and t-shirts are provided! Participants will also participate in a GooseChase scavenger hunt! The cost is $35 per participant.

Registration spots are limited to 60 spaces! Register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-dairy-health-day

More education resources! From the Center for Great Lakes Literacy: "Great Lakes Literacy education exploration, or GLLee, opportunities are an introductory collection of resources and partners assembled to better equip educators to explore Great Lakes Literacy with youth through place-based education and stewardship opportunities in your school and community!" Check out CGLLee by scanning the QR code or following the link below:

https://www.cgll.org/education/professional-learning/great-lakes-literacy-education-exploration-gllee/

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Michigan winters are not the same and that's affecting our culture Michigan's climate is changing, meaning winters will include more rain and mud, less snow and ice. That's a threat to time-honored traditions such as ice fishing, dog sledding, cross-country skiiing, snowmobiling, and playing in the snow.

⭐“Do I get less nutrition from frozen foods?” The answer is no, we do not receive less nutrition from frozen food versus fresh. There are a number of reasons why vegetables from the freezer have just as much value as fresh vegetables if not more, depending on where the food comes from.

Learn more: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/frozen_foods_three_big_questions

⭐Michigan State University Extension has programs across the state to teach communities about nutrition and food safety. Check out MSU Extension’s website to find these program events: https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/

Exciting News Alert! 🌟



Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls is here to empower the next generation of female leaders on Saturday, April 27 from 10 to 3!

👩 Are you a high school girl facing obstacles on your path to success? Don't worry, we've got your back!

Unlock a world of opportunities with access to:
Professional role models
Career education
Resources to live your dreams

We'll guide you through:
Exploring career opportunities
Setting and achieving goals 🎯
Overcoming obstacles
Bouncing back from setbacks

Whether you're unsure about your future career or already have a dream in mind, Dream It, Be It equips you with lifelong skills for success!

Ready to take charge of your future? Sign up now! https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/dreamit24

The Michigan State University Extension Mobile Boat Wash program is hiring for the summer! Crew members make $17/hour, gain valuable outreach and communication experience, and learn about Michigan's freshwater ecosystem. Working for the Mobile Boat Wash program is a great opportunity to meet folks at state agencies, local government groups, and non-profits. Apply by March 18:
https://buff.ly/4927PM6

Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters

Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive!

Get tips for learning how to cook at home to save, including how to reduce food waste and use a slow cooker: https://sm.eatright.org/CookatHome

Are you between the ages of 9-19 and passionate about 4-H! Here's your chance to shine and make a difference! Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development invites you to showcase your creativity and share your personal 4-H journey in a short video about “Why You Should join 4-H!” Be a voice for change and inspire others to join the 4-H community. Plus, you could win awesome prizes for your efforts!
Don’t miss out! 📅 Deadline to register and submit your videos is April 1, 2024. Visit this link to learn more and get started: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-clovers-code/contest/

FIFO is a great system to help while you go through the cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to dispose of expired foods, and clean your shelves.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/keep_food_safe_by_implementing_the_fifo_system

🌊 Dive into the 2024 Water at Michigan Symposium! 🗓️ Save the date for April 5, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at Michigan League, Ann Arbor. Join us for crucial discussions on water justice, access, and affordability across U-M and Michigan. 💧 Register today at https://ow.ly/w3c750QKRZf

Exciting new position as a Temporary 4-H Program Assistant open at MSU Extension.
Job posting link: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517535/extension-program-worker-4h-program-assistant
Posting 903186

MSU Extension has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic leader to promote and expand 4-H programs in the community!

Tollgate Farm Camp position available at MSU Extension for an Extension Educator.