One aspect of this neuroplasticity is the increased “cross talk” that the teen brain experiences between its different regions. For instance, as the prefrontal cortex (the brain region that supports ...

University of Minnesota Extension’s leadership programs equip leaders with the skills to respond to today’s challenges while ...

See U of M Extension at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair​ Minnesota 4-H and the Minnesota State Fair are working in partnership to reinvent the 4-H Building. Learn how to help create a space where ...

Long-time 4-H foods and nutrition judge Mary Bartz is ready for the 4-H Building to match the potential of the youth exhibiting inside, which is why she supports its renovation.

Together," be sure to participate in fun and educational University of Minnesota Extension activities. University of Minnesota Extension’s leadership programs equip leaders with the skills to respond ...

We help communities navigate their economic future. Learn about community economics through articles, research and videos.

The Minnesota Master Naturalist program promotes awareness, understanding and stewardship of Minnesota’s natural environment.

AIS Detectors and Trackers are statewide volunteer invasive species surveillance programs that target high-risk areas with trained observers.

Learn about planting, growing, and maintaining lawns, and the environmental benefits of sustainable landscapes.

Extension partners with the University of Minnesota Bee Lab on a diverse array of projects to support high-quality research and offer educational programming about bees. Pollinators help plants that ...

Whether you're passionate about youth, conservation, healthy eating or healthy gardens, you can find an opportunity to join Extension in making a difference in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Bee Atlas is a citizen science volunteer program working to create a state-wide list of native bees found in Minnesota.