Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce that two statewide opportunities are opening up applications/registration starting today! Both the 2022 National 4-H Conference and the 2022 Citizenship Washington Focus programs will be in-person in 2022. Both programs are open to youth in 10-12th grades. The application process for National 4-H Conference will open today and applications will […]
They’re here! The holidays! It is wonderful to hear about so many of our clubs celebrating their communities and their 4-H experiences in many different ways from parades to volunteering. Last year the Extension office participated in the reverse holiday light parade in Janesville. Thank you to the Rock County 4-H Communications Committee for encouraging […]
Are you an enrolled 4-H Cloverbud or 4-H Member? If you are, plan to enter the Celebrate the Arts 4-H Contest! (Entrants do not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate.) The contest has eight different categories: Drawing Using Any Medium Painting (Acrylic, Watercolor or Oil) Pottery, Ceramics or Clay Photography Paper […]
Three State 4-H Arts Groups are formed every year to give 4-H youth the opportunity to develop their artistic and leadership skills. They then have the opportunity for real-world applications of these skills at the 4-H and Youth Conference and the Wisconsin State Fair. 4-H Drama Company creates a stage performance involving acting, song and […]
Families new and old, another great way to continue learning about 4-H in Rock County is to sign up for a committee. Are you a 4-H member who is in sixth grade or above? Are you a 4-H leader? If so, take a few minutes to sign up for a committee or two. As you […]
Are you looking to join one of the many fun community holiday parades? Wisconsin 4-H is committed to providing safe and healthy environments for youth and adults participating in 4-H programs and activities. Preparing floats and participating in parades can be a fun way to promote 4-H, AND there are risks associated with these activities. […]
Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2022 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years. To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous […]
While this program was cancelled, you can still learn more using the call to action resources. Self-Educate: Find a format that is right for you to research American Indian Boarding Schools. You can watch documentaries. This great documentary is available for free on Youtube. I would recommend it for older students as some topics discussed […]
Meet Tashina Red Hawk, a member of Sicangu Lakota Oyate, and her experiences that have inspired her to find her spark and purpose to become a veterinarian! To read more, visit the 4-H website! Community Educational Opportunity Did you know that there were 10 Indian Boarding Schools in Wisconsin and more than 350 across the […]
Experience science as exploring the unknown every week at Wednesday Nite at The Lab! Discover the latest from UW-Madison researchers as they describe their investigations and inventions that are changing how we look at life and how we lead our lives. Join the discussion as learners of all ages share their ideas and insights during […]
Wear Green Day is Friday, November 19 this year. Recruit your family, friends, co-workers, etc to wear green and snap a group photo to share. If you aren’t on FB, you can send it to Tammy DeGarmo at Project 16:49 to be shared out.
David Muhammad is the Deputy Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for Milwaukee County. David is a deeply committed community leader who has dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for families and young people in our community. At DHHS, he has worked to advance racial equity in contracting […]
