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Back to Basics When I drive to work in the morning, I eye the lane changes that continue to change in the construction zone. For too many months, this route was blocked entirely. It was frustrating. My alternate route had many more obstacles, stoplights, and in general felt too slow. I was grateful my preferred […]
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Don’t forget that as the school year begins, many other organizations offer increased learning opportunities too. They can be great for project learning opportunities. Below are a couple examples: Hedberg Public Library Kids ages 9-12 will learn to make easy, no-cook recipes. Come to one or both! Registration is required. Monday, September 12: https://bit.ly/3Tsk7ab […]
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Are you a 4-H Member in seventh grade or older (January 1, 2023) or a 4-H Volunteer? Plan to attend Fall Forum from November 4-6 at Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids! Fall Forum is a fun, fast-paced, energetic opportunity for youth and adults to come together for education, team building and celebration! For more information, visit […]
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Camp Registration is open!! 4-H Base Camp/Cabin Camp and Outpost Camp will be held Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday, August 20 at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells. Base Camp/Cabin Camp is for 4-H members in 3rd-6th grade (1-1-22). Outpost Camp is for 4-H members in 7th-8th grade (1-1-22). For more information and to register, please sign […]
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On June 15, Rock County 4-H members attended the Area Animal Sciences Days Livestock Judging Contest at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Rock County 4-H had a Junior Team of five members and a Senior Team of four members take part. We also had number of other 4-H members that went to practices this spring but were unable […]
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Are you (or do you know someone) looking to develop their leadership skills and work with a great group of leaders? We have the perfect solution for you! We are looking for you to serve with the 2022-2023 Rock County 4-H Jr. and Sr. Leaders Council Officers’ Team. Here are the open positions. Jr. Council (4-H […]
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This week was the official start to summer. It was a hot one and it was full of another kind of heat, ‘sparks’. In Positive Youth Development we talk about how sparks “give a young person a sense of direction and encourages goal setting.” June 21 was one of two Spark Days held by Division […]
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If you or someone you know is interested in Youth Tractor Safety Courses, please visit the UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management website. Currently, there is not an in-person course offered in our area. Please consider enrolling in the Virtual Course, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15 with driving exams to be determined. The Wisconsin […]
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June is Pride Month The Department of Instruction cites “Wisconsin’s LGBTQ students reported higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers” according to the Youth Behavior Risk Survey. Belonging is a key aspect of 4-H. We are grateful for our community partners and the work they do to keep youth safe and connected […]
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4-H Camp families, we have a wonderful opportunity and need your help! The reality is, until April 15th, the state hadn’t given approval to allow us to hold our Rock County 4-H Camp (with overnights) in 2022. With this opportunity, our challenge is that without enough 4-H Adult Volunteers, we will not be able to […]
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