Michigan’s Least Wanted Species Matching, Mapping Michigan and The Bug Collector are part of the new 4-H Enviro-Stew Fun and Games Web site. Visit the Environmental and Outdoor Education site at http://Web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/enved.htm to find these and other fun learning activities.

By Judy Ratkos

If you haven’t already, take some time to check out what’s happening in the 4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education area! The main page of the Web site http://Web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/enved.html provides a link directly to each 4-H EOE content area (Challenge, Entomology, Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp, Junior Citizen Planner, Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, Project FISH, REAACT, Shooting Sports and Trackers, and to the new 4-H Enviro-Stew Fun and Games). In additional, the site includes interactive learning games and some “do, reflect, apply” activities/lesson plans. There’s also a “Grants, Contests, Training & Other Opportunities” section. You’ll discover a number of things you can use with your 4-H members—from lessons and activities about Michigan’s invasive species to understanding land-use issues.

Want to engage youth in land use issues?

Check out the new Junior Citizen Planner program’s new Web site to access:

> 20 fun, hands-on activities in PDF format.

> Easy to follow lesson plans that anyone can use.

> Projects that can be displayed at fairs or community events.

> Opportunities to bring in civic leaders as guest instructors.

> Certificate program options.

Junior Citizen Planner was created to help youth understand the connection between civics, the environment and our community.