Minnesota 4-H is expanding accessibility so youth with disabilities can participate more fully and thrive. Quieter judging spaces, inclusive camps and volunteer training opportunities are just a few ways that 4-H is making programs more welcoming for all. “All youth are different,” says Darcy Cole, a 4-H youth development educator based in Willmar. “Sometimes we might provide a quieter environment and training so judges can make it a better experience.” 📰 Read the full story: z.umn.edu/agne (fb)

As ecosystems are anticipated to shift in northern Minnesota, future forests may look different. To address this, Extension volunteers are at work planting, monitoring and preserving trees expected to thrive in the decades ahead. 🌲 z.umn.edu/ahed (fb)