Genesee County: 4-H Grows Here

10/28/2026

Join us for the 4-H Butter Making Workshop on November 19th at Mott Park Recreation Area Clubhouse! Youth ages 6 to 13 will discover fun facts about cattle, learn how dairy products travel from the farm to the grocery store, and make fresh butter by shaking it themselves!

📍 Mott Park Recreation Area Clubhouse, Flint
📅 November 19 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Space is limited. Registration is required. Register now: https://forms.gle/mERQkHzcDEUaXjhc8
This registration form closes on November 16th at 11:59PM.

A parent, guardian, or responsible adult must remain with their child(ren) throughout the entire program. This is not a drop-off event.

If you have any questions, concerns, need accommodations, or have registered but can no longer attend, please contact Catherine Slayton at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest in our 4-H workshops! There is no cost to participate, however registration is required. Completing this form helps us plan for attendance and ensure that sufficient materials are available for all participants. Workshop Information 4-H Butter Making Workshop Date: Thursd...

10/24/2026

Ready to unlock new skills?

⭐ Build leadership experience
⭐ Learn life skills you'll actually use
⭐ Explore careers and future pathways
⭐ Connect with teens from across Michigan
⭐ Gain confidence for whatever comes next

This virtual 4-H club helps you get to the next level!

Find out more and sign up to join today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-future-squad/

10/20/2026

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to start planning for an unforgettable 2027! 🍁

Have you ever thought about opening your home and sharing your family’s everyday life with a student from another country? 🌎❤️

We’re looking for host families for the summer of 2027! Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture, build lasting friendships, and create memories that can last a lifetime.

🏡✨ Host a Japanese youth in Summer 2027 through States’ 4-H International! Applications to host can also be found at www.states4hexchange.org

🌎 Make room for a new perspective. Make room for friendship. Make 2027 unforgettable!

For more information, contact: Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program Coordinator Jan Brinn [email protected]

10/20/2026

🐄 TRUE or FALSE? Cows have four stomachs. 👀

Join us for the 4-H Butter Making Workshop on November 19th at Mott Park Recreation Area Clubhouse! Youth ages 6 to 13 will discover fun facts about cattle, learn how dairy products travel from the farm to the grocery store, and make fresh butter by shaking it themselves!

📍 Mott Park Recreation Area Clubhouse, Flint
📅 November 19 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Space is limited. Registration is required. Register now: https://forms.gle/mERQkHzcDEUaXjhc8
This registration form closes on November 16th at 11:59PM.

A parent, guardian, or responsible adult must remain with their child(ren) throughout the entire program. This is not a drop-off event.

If you have any questions, concerns, need accommodations, or have registered but can no longer attend, please contact Catherine Slayton at [email protected].

10/17/2026

Last Saturday, our Northwest Beekeepers 4-H Club completed honey extraction, marking the exciting culmination of this season’s harvest! Members learned firsthand about the beekeeping process and the work that goes into producing local honey. Next, they're hoping to secure a few dates at the Flint Farmers' Market to share and sell their honey with the community. We're proud of all their hard work this season! 🍯

Interested in learning about bees and beekeeping? Curious about how honey is made and the magic behind the hive? Join the Northwest Beekeepers 4-H Club and discover the world of pollinators, honey harvests, and hands-on hive care! Open to youth ages 12-19. 🐝

Register through 4-H Online & join the Northwest Beekeepers 4-H Club here: https://4honline.com/ #/user/sign-up

10/15/2026

🌟 Calling all Michigan teens ages 13–19! Want to build your resume, gain public speaking skills, and make a real impact in your community?

Join the Michigan 4-H Teens as Teachers Healthy Living Program for our next hands-on youth leadership training!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Location: Bowers School Farm – Bloomfield Hills, MI
💵 Cost: FREE! (No prior 4-H experience required)

What you’ll get as a Teen Teacher:
✨ $100 cash stipend after facilitating your first workshop series
✨ Scholarship opportunity to attend 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University
✨ Official "Teens as Teachers" T-shirt & teaching supply kit
✨ Real-world leadership, mentoring, and public speaking experience
Learn how to lead fun, interactive lessons for younger youth in Mindfulness, Physical Fitness, or Healthy Choices!

👉 Space is limited—register today at: https://pears.io/events/msuext/10881/

10/13/2026

Do you know a youth ages 12-19 who is looking for their next step?

Someone who...
wants to build confidence?
develop real-world skills?
meet new friends from across the state?
explore future careers?
and prepare for life after high school?

4-H Future Squad may be the perfect fit! This virtual 4-H club meets twice a month to learn "adulting 101" type topics.

Find out more and sign up to join today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-future-squad/

10/10/2026

💚🍀 The 4-H experience doesn't end when youth age out of the program. Today, we're celebrating the Michigan 4-H Alumni & Friends network and the many ways alumni, volunteers, parents and supporters stay connected to the 4-H community.

Whether you mentor, volunteer, advocate or supporter, you're helping inspire the next generation of young people to become Beyond Ready.

Get connected with your fellow 4-H community by joining the Michigan 4-H Alumni & Friends Network. Learn more at extension.msu.edu/Michigan4HA&F

10/09/2026

🍀 National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate the power of young people and those who help them thrive! As we work to build a ready generation in a world of change, your support helps create opportunities that inspire confidence, leadership, and lifelong success for youth.

Giving to 4-H isn't just about making a financial donation. You can make an impact by:
✅ Volunteering your time
✅ Donating supplies, equipment, or program materials
✅ Supporting through agricultural gifts, including the Gifts of Grain

Together, we can expand opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Learn more:
Michigan 4-H Foundation: https://mi4hfdtn.org/giving-to-4-h/ways-to-give/

10/08/2026

💚 Thankful Thursday is here! 🍀

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers, educators, mentors, and leaders who make Michigan 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance, and support help young people build confidence, discover new passions, and become . Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!