MSU Extension 4-H

Events

• Sep 16

  2026 Cash Composition Contest

  September 16, 2025 – March 1, 2026

  Youth residing in Michigan, age 9-19 (as of January 1, 2026) are encouraged to answer this year’s financial essay question in 300 words or less for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

• Sep 21

  Fall Beginner Horse 4-H Club: Intro to Horses

  September 21, 2025 – November 2, 2025 1-3pm Sloan Horse Farm, 48036 Willis Rd, Belleville, MI, 48111

  Over six fun-filled weeks, you’ll get hands-on experience learning how to safely interact with horses, care for them, and understand their behavior.

• Oct 1

  Casey's Consumer Donation Campaign

  October 1, 2025 – October 10, 2025

  Mark your calendar for a consumer donation and round-up campaign in Casey’s stores to benefit 4-H!

• Oct 5

  National 4-H Week

  October 5, 2025 – October 11, 2025

  For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. From October 5-11, we will celebrate the impact of 4‑H during National 4‑H Week.

• Oct 6

  Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth with Skills for Life-7pm

  October 6, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  Life doesn’t come with a manual—but 4-H comes pretty close! Join Michigan 4-H State Leader Jodi Schulz for a fun and practical look at how volunteers can help young people build the skills they need to be Beyond Ready.

• Oct 8

  Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

  October 8, 2025 11:00AM – 1:00PM Heritage Hall - Capitol Visitor's Center, 323 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933

  Education and awareness event to elevate knowledge of Michigan 4-H and to share the impact of its programming across Michigan.

• Oct 9

  Corn Adventure 2025 - 4-H Explore the Farm Through the Seasons

  October 9, 2025 5:45PM – 6:45PM 1103 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609

  Youth will dive into the history and many uses of corn, race through a fun corn husking relay, and learn the old-time skill of making rope from corn husks for the October session of the Explore the Farm Through the Seasons series.

• Oct 14

  Wild Spartans: Monthly Wildlife & Fisheries Webinar Series 2025-2026

  October 14, 2025 – March 10, 2026

  Join 4-H staff for the "Wild Spartans" series for a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife!

• Oct 15

  4-H Chef Mini Fall Pumpkin Pie Turnovers

  October 15, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM Demo Kitchen MSU Extension Lenawee County 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221

  Youth ages 5-11will mix up a batch of mini turnovers, then bake them at home. They are pumpkin-y delicious!! Yum! Youth ages 5-7 will need an adult helper.