4-H Photo Contest

Youth in grades 5K-13 are invited to participate in the “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” 4-H. Photo Contest sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension.  Youth are invited to select their best photo and tell the committee why it’s special to them. Submit one (1) image (with no or minimal editing) with up to three […]

2022 Rock County 4-H Fair Premium Book Available Online!

Extension’s community partner, the Rock County 4-H Fair, just posted their 2022 Rock County 4-H Fair Exhibitor Premium Book online! It’s time to curl up with your favorite device, download the Premium Book, and dream about warmer weather while reading through schedules, rules & regulations, various classes, etc. This year’s Rock County 4-H Fair is July 26-31.  […]

Celebrate National Engineer’s Week!

Thanks to HughesNet, you’ll have the perfect activity for National Engineer’s Week coming up Feb. 20 – 26.  Visit 4-H at Home for the latest Space Exploration quest into deep space. Join the team of fearless scientists as they prepare to sustain life beyond Earth.

4-H Trailblazers!

Meet the people of 4-H who are breaking down barriers, creating change, and inspiring others. As educators, community activists, industry experts, innovators, and leaders, these 4-H trailblazers are paving the way for generations to come.  To commemorate Black History Month, join us in celebrating these trailblazing youth, alumni, and supporters who have created change and […]

Tracks Newsletter & Contest Information

Are you interested in forestry or wildlife, or enrolled in Naturespace? If so, please read “Tracks”–the newsletter for 4-H members from the Wildlife Habitat Education Program and Forestry projects. Registration information for the Wildlife & Forestry Art Contest as well as the Wildlife & Forestry Contests are included for the contests on April 1 & […]

Join the Music & Drama Festival Committee! 

Music and Drama Festival Committee is looking for adult volunteers and youth volunteers to join the committee. In order for this event to happen we need help. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Laura Vander Veen at laura.vanderveen@wisc.edu or call/text 608-931-8512 or Amber Pearson at pearson_amber@hotmail.com. The next committee meeting will be held virtually […]

February is Black History Month 

Chris Clover is learning from youth around the state and the country.   Learn more about Black History here:  https://blackhistory.today/ UW Madison events https://www.wisc.edu/black-history/  National 4-H  https://4-h.org/about/blog/black-history-month-celebrating-innovation-diversity-leadership/  https://4-h.org/about/blog/black-history-month-serving-the-underserved/  Or by registering for Black History Education Virtual Conference Youth Series https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR4S3XhxYFmYkaJXTjQbZGyJdw6ExGKWeYV-zuT_n_LoGPNg/viewform

Celebrate the Arts Contest Awarded Honorable Mention to Avilyn Meyer! 

Congratulations to Rock County 4-H Member, Avilyn Meyer on her selection of “Feather Filled Shadows” as an Honorable Mention awardee in the Celebrate the Arts Contest!  Avilyn submitted a photo of her rooster, Rocky, a Belgian d’Anvers to the Celebrate the Arts Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.  Avilyn’s photo was one of more […]

Music & Drama Festival Planning Meeting

Are you a 4-H member who is sixth grade or older or a 4-H Leader who is interested in joining the Music & Drama Festival Committee? If so, plan to attend a meeting to start planning for the 2022 Rock County 4-H Music and Drama Festival! The meeting will be virtual from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tues., […]

Communication Arts Festival

(Submitted by Ariel Fenrick) Mark your calendars!!  The annual Rock County 4-H Communication Arts Festival is set for Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at UW-Whitewater at Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville! This is an event for ALL Rock County 4-H members. Please see the file attached for categories and rules. Event registration is due Monday, […]

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