Extension Educator Karyn Santl shares the Experiential Learning Model that shifts experiences from fun activities to long-term learning and application, leading to insights that shape young people's futures.
Whether you’re planting spring flowers or garlic, a little effort now can lead to months of beauty and harvests ahead.
Jessy Carlson launched a vegetation identification course to address a gap between what stormwater staff need and what is available.
Thoughts on wildlife migration, connected landscapes and the importance of stopover habitat.
An Extension volunteer discovered invasive spiny water fleas in Daniels Lake, a part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Participating youth in this year's “Grow a Monster” challenge learned valuable agricultural skills while experiencing the unpredictable yet rewarding experience of gardening.
Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, petting zoos and other events are bringing visitors to local farms. Read how Extension is helping agritourism grow.
After more than 40 years of service, Carol Skelly, of Anoka County, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.
The Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge offers time before the opener for hunters with disabilities, including military veterans, who help Extension track food web science.
A few hours of fall cleanup and maintenance can protect plants, improve soil health, reduce pest and disease problems, and set the stage for a successful growing season next year.
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